7 Keys for Finding Awesome Mentors
There are about a million things people will say are critical for your success as an entrepreneur. Having a great idea to start with is important, and so is stamina, education, and an ability to persevere through the tough times, just to name a few. But I have always thought that perhaps the most important […]
10 Young Brilliant Minds You Will Want To Know About
Gen Z is a group that’s comprised of high school students and younger, yet they’re poised to become the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seen. Born between 1994 and 2010, these young minds grew up with the technology in-hand most of us have had to learn. Compared to their slightly older Gen Y-ers, who were […]
Five Great Habits That Kidpreneurs Should Start Building Right Now
You’ve read the book, you’ve got your idea, but now you’ve got to start living the kidpreneur lifestyle to back it up. Whether you end up starting your own business or not, it’s important to build your life around good habits. Spending a weekend fragging noobs in Call of Duty, though tempting, isn’t going to […]
Be a Summer Kidpreneur!
With summer vacation here or around the corner, the thoughts of Kidpreneurs turn to… creating a summer business! If you’re ready to do more than play this summer and would like to earn some extra money, here are a few ideas that may work for you. Doing web development or creating WordPress websites for local […]
Making a Cool Thing Cooler: Greyson MacLean of BrickStix
Do you like LEGOs? Who doesn’t?! But one enterprising Kidpreneur knew that as cool and fun as LEGOs are, there was room for improvement. That kid is Greyson MacLean, and his idea for BrickStix is the best thing to happen to LEGOs since… well probably ever! We had a chance to catch up with Greyson […]
Asya Gonzalez of Stinky Feet Gurlz: A Kidpreneur on a Mission
We talk with a lot of Kidpreneurs all over the world, and we’re always amazed at their accomplishments and their desire to succeed in business. One of the things we love to see most is when a Kidpreneur takes that passion and uses it to give back, in addition to building their business. At 14, […]
Kidpreneurs Interview: Joshua and Zachary Neyens of Buggie Bag
As we often say here at Kidpreneurs, “It’s never too early!” And we recently met a couple of Kidpreneurs who prove that point. Twin brothers Zachary and Joshua Neyens invented their breakthrough product, Buggie Bag, when they were just six years old. Since then, the product, which is a designer dust cover for dune buggies […]
Kidpreneurs Interview: Jason O'Neill of Pencil Bugs
People sometimes question whether a kid can truly be an entrepreneur. Sure, they can have a lemonade stand or something like that, but does any kid have what it takes to be a “real” entrepreneur? Of course we knew the answer to that question before writing Kidpreneurs, and since then, we’ve had the pleasure of […]
Kidpreneurs Wins Gold!
Serial entrepreneurs and constant advocates for the fostering of intelligent young minds, the Toren brothers have done something unique with “Kidpreneurs,” by outlining the basic tools and strategies adults use to groom their businesses in a simple, straightforward manner that will allow any child to easily understand. Throughout the many years that Matthew Toren and […]
Kidpreneurs Book Review by Ben Lang
Kidpreneurs: Young Entrepreneurs with Big Ideas is packed with incredible graphics, creativity and superb content. When brothers and entrepreneurs Adam and Matthew Toren couldn’t find a book about starting your own business for young readers they decided to write one. Although not explicitly stated anywhere on the book, I would recommend Kidpreneurs for young children […]