He soon became her cofounder and right-hand man. There Jean heard how Langston coded his very first messaging app in Javascript at age 12. SAFETRIP founder Ja’Nese Jean originally tapped Langston after serving with his mother in a volunteer group. Patients, caretakers and healthcare providers can use the app to schedule rides or travel on demand. Langston Whitlock cofounded SAFETRIP, an Atlanta-based ride-sharing app that focuses on non-emergency medical transport. Langston Whitlock, Cofounder and CIO, SAFETRIP It was refreshing to see how Aliyah combined her convictions regarding cruelty to animals with a marketing savvy that landed so solidly on its target audience. Selling everything from lashes to lip gloss, Aliyah taps into current trends and uses a variety of Instagram promotional tools to promote her business, including carousel photos, reels, and effective use of hashtags. Aliyah’s products, many of which are self-made, are shipped all over the world. Aliyah Solorio, Founder, Aliyah CosmeticsĪs a senior in high school, Aliyah Solorio used Shopify to launch her cruelty-free cosmetics line, Aliyah Cosmetics. There may be a business opportunity hiding in plain sight. Mo’s story serves as a great reminder for entrepreneurs: whenever we encounter frustration, we need to pay attention. He’s also published a book, Mo’s Bows: A Young Person’s Guide to Start-Up Success. Now 19, Mo continues to grow Mo’s Bows while expanding into a matching line of facial coverings. I wanted to hire him even though I knew I wouldn’t have a shot with the natural talent this kid had.Īt age 9, Mo started his business out of frustration when he could not find a bow tie to match his personal sense of style. I remember watching this episode and just being wowed by Mo.
Mo and his mother appeared on Shark Tank in 2015, after which Daymond John decided to hop on board as an investor. It was originally founded by Moziah (“Mo”) and launched via Etsy. Mo’s Bows is a Memphis-based company that sells handcrafted bow ties. Moziah Bridges, Founder and CEO, Mo’s Bows Charlotte can inspire others to keep giving back when it might have been tempting to tighten things up in response to the harsher business realities of the pandemic. All of these companies generate profits, 100% of which are given back to the communities they serve.Ĭharlotte also launched a podcast, Business Better, where she interviews entrepreneurs devoted to social good. That experience opened up the opportunity to serve as a teen coach and advisor for dozens of online companies.
Charlotte Kerpen, Founder and Host, Business Betterįrom founding an organic line of lemonade beverages at age 8 to helping build a local chapter franchise model for national organization Doorstep Donations, Charlotte’s focus has always been on bettering the world.Ĭampaigning to become the first female chair of the High School Democrats of America, Charlotte gained an in-depth understanding of digital marketing that taught her how an online business ought to be run. Here are five top teen entrepreneurs who have made it on to my radar: 1. I’m inspired by their work and look forward to tracking their rise. The teen entrepreneurs who have caught my attention are pursuing their ideas with a level of excitement that many of us would do well to rekindle. The next generation of entrepreneurs not only thinks differently than I do, but they appear to be fearless-maybe even a bit reckless (in a good way).
It was hard to watch others suffer tremendous losses, so staying motivated has been a challenge.ĭiving into the world of teen entrepreneurship proved to be just the inspiration I needed. Still, many of my good friends have completely gone out of business after successfully pursuing their dreams for years. My companies are doing fine, and of course I’m grateful for that. Honestly, this last year has been a tough one for me personally. Teen Business Leaders Offer a Remedy for Pandemic Fatigue
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