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At one point or another, many of us may have stumbled upon

an idea or a premise for a potential money-spinner, only to
abandon it for the realities of real-life.

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creating, developing and managing a viable company on top
of it?

Suffice to say, there’s a reason why the young entrepreneurs in

this article are making such big waves.

So, whether you’re a budding Richard Branson yourself or

you’re simply looking to connect with the creative nature of
your own younger self, then look no further for inspiration.

These are some of the most successful teen entrepreneurs in

the world.

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1. Akshay Ruparelia

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If you’ve ever bought or sold a property in the UK and coiled

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agent), then Akshay Ruparelia’s Doorsteps should be your next
port of call. As an industry disruptor in the mould of Uber
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Airbnb, the online realtor charges clients just £99 (about $130)
all in – regardless of the sale price.

Despite selling an average of 30 properties a week and having

his business valued at over £12 million ($15.7 million) in 2017,
the 19-year-old Londoner remains grounded, too. He still lives
at home so he can help his deaf parents and he successfully
passed his A-levels last year, while an offer from Oxford
University has been deferred in order to focus on Doorsteps.

2. Mikaila Ulmer

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The story goes that, having been stung as a small child,

Mikaila Ulmer learned about bees to overcome her fear of
them. Few could have predicted what would follow, though,
with the 13-year-old subsequently concocting the Me & the
Bees lemonade brand (with the help of her parents, of course).

Since then, Ulmer’s creation has far exceeded the typical front-
lawn lemonade stand. In 2015, when she was just 9 years old,
an $11 million (£8.4 million) distribution deal was struck with US
supermarket giants Whole Foods Market. While the Texas
native continues to balance business, school and public
speaking engagements, she has also demonstrated a clear
capacity for forgiveness, too: 10% of her brand’s proceeds are
now donated to bee conservation charities.

3. Benjamin Kapelushnik

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A self-described 'rare sneaker dealer', Benjamin ‘Kickz’

Kapelushnik is clearly living a life that most 19-year-old boys
can only fantasise about. A quick glance of his Instagram, for
instance, shows the Miami native in cahoots with a whole host
of famous rappers and athletes, while luxury sports cars, wads
of money and beautiful women also make regular
appearances.

Essentially a middleman for said celebrities in the acquisition

and supply of highly coveted trainers (yes, you read that right),
Kapelushnik is nothing if not versatile; his online store,
SneakerDon, gives us mere mortals access to his footwear
inventory – bringing in over $1 million (£763,000) a year in the
process – while a customised jewellery line is next up in the
works.

4. Noa Mintz

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Babysitting has always been a quick and easy way for teenage
girls to make some money, but few will have quite hit the
revenue heights of Noa Mintz; she founded the matchmaking
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service Nannies by Noa when she was just 12 years old.

Since then, the New York native has been featured in an array
of major media broadcasts, publications and conferences,
while Nannies by Noa continues to blossom – even if she isn’t
at the head of it. In 2015, the 17-year-old hired Allison Johnson
(an experienced CEO) to run the business on her behalf, citing
the 40+ hours a week she was putting in as ‘distracting’ her
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5. Moziah Bridges

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Taught by his grandmother how to cut and sew fabric, Moziah

‘Mo’ Bridges’s first taste of the business world was pitching
(along with his mother and business partner, Tramica) to the
denizens of Shark Tank – a daunting prospect for any
entrepreneur
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going-solo-in-the-business-world), let alone a then 11-year-
old. Yet despite receiving an offer of investment, Bridges
decided to take up Daymond John’s offer of free mentorship,
instead. It’s a decision, it seems, that is paying for itself.

Under John’s guidance, Mo’s Bows attracts growing yearly

sales in the upper six figures, while the mother-and-son team
have also secured a lucrative partnership deal with the NBA.
The now 16-year-old Bridges is also keen to give back, too,
partnering with an array of charities, while his long-term
aspirations involve a full-time career in fashion design
(https://www.careeraddict.com/become-fashion-designer).

6. Rachel Zietz

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A company CEO at the age of 13 and a self-made millionaire

by 15, Rachel Zietz – through her hugely successful online
sportswear company Gladiator Lacrosse – has seemingly
achieved more in her formative years than many
entrepreneurs manage in a lifetime.

As a noted lacrosse player herself, Zietz’s knowledge and

passion shine through in her products, while the Florida native
has also been able to gain vital exposure through numerous
media and television appearances. Her business earned over
$2 million (£1.5 million) in 2018, while Zietz herself is currently
studying economics at Princeton University.

7. Ben Pasternak

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New York Post (https://nypost.com/2016/04/14/this-16-year-old-millionaire-is-living-your-dream-life/)

A high school dropout that emigrated to the other side of the

world aged 15, Ben Pasternak created his first successful
mobile app while bored in biology lessons. Since then, he has
built several successful online projects, including the teenager-
targeted buy-and-sell platform Flogg as well as the hugely
popular video chat platform Monkey, which generated nearly
$2 million (£1.5 million) in venture capital and sold last year to
rivals HOLLA for an undisclosed fee.

Now residing in New York City, the 19-year-old is in the

planning stages of his next project.

8. Logan Guleff

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Having won the US version of the prestigious Junior MasterChef

competition in 2014, 16-year-old Logan Guleff is perhaps best
known for his exploits in the kitchen
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however, he has also shown an intuitive entrepreneurial streak,
releasing his own spice blend (Logan’s Rub) and an egg
seasoning.

The Tennessee native has also released a critically acclaimed

cookbook, Cooking Dreams, alongside further television
appearances, continued culinary recognition and even a
meeting with former US president Barack Obama at the White
House. He also runs a successful blog
(https://www.careeraddict.com/start-blog), Order Up! with
Logan, in which he discusses the various restaurants he visits.

9. Henry Patterson

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Having written and published a children’s book, The

Adventures of Sherb and Pip, before the grand old age of 10,
Henry Patterson quickly realised that the real revenue
opportunities lay in bringing his characters to life. Through the
help of numerous grants and the creation of his company Not
Before Tea, he has since released a whole range of children’s
and babies’ products, from bags to soft toys and everything in
between.

Still only 14, Patterson is continuing to diversify, too, with his

latest money-making venture based around entrepreneurship
itself. Young & Mighty is aimed at getting more teenagers
involved in entrepreneurial pursuits, claiming you don’t need to
reach adulthood before you can start earning for yourself; if
his own story is anything to go by, he certainly has a valid
point.

Indeed, as all these young men and women prove, age is no

barrier to success; if you have the right idea and the drive and
motivation to bring it to life, then people will take you seriously.

So, the next time you see a problem that needs fixing or a
market gap that no one else has exploited, don’t put it to the
back of your mind. Regardless of if you’re in the ninth grade or
the pinnacle of your career, it’s never too early – or too late –
to be successful (https://www.careeraddict.com/entrepreneur-
success-stories) on your own. After all, as these nine teenagers
prove, age is certainly just a number.

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