When you think of entrepreneurs, you might picture someone in a fancy suit, giving a TED Talk, or closing a deal in a skyscraper office. But what if I told you some of the brightest entrepreneurs don’t even have a driver’s license yet?

Welcome to the world of youthpreneurs, kids and teens who are turning ideas into impact (and sometimes even profit!) before they’ve finished high school.

It All Starts with a Lemonade Stand

It’s classic for a reason. Whether it’s a lemonade stand, slime business, or handmade jewelry on Etsy, kids naturally spot problems and come up with creative ways to solve them. That’s what entrepreneurs do!

The difference? Young people often think outside the box because they haven’t been told “that’s not how it works” yet.

Meet Some Real-Life Young Trailblazers

  • Mikaila Ulmer, age 4 when she launched Me & the Bees Lemonade. She used her great-grandma’s recipe and turned it into a business that landed a deal on Shark Tank. Today, her lemonade is sold in Whole Foods and beyond—and she gives back by helping save bees!
  • Alina Morse, who started Zolli Candy at 7 after asking her dad why candy couldn’t be good for your teeth. Her sugar-free treats are now in major retailers—and she was the youngest person ever on the cover of Entrepreneur magazine.
  • Ryan Hickman, who began recycling bottles at 3 and now runs Ryan’s Recycling Company, helping clean the planet and raising awareness for sustainability.

What do they all have in common?
A simple idea + support from people who believed in them.

Why Companies Should Take Note

Supporting young entrepreneurs isn’t just “a nice thing to do”, it’s smart. Youth bring energy, fresh thinking, and heart to the table. Companies that invest in youth innovation today are literally shaping the future of their own industries.

That’s where WhizAngel comes in.
We don’t just hand over funds—we guide, mentor, build websites, produce products, launch campaigns, and teach kids how to use their funding wisely. Every youthpreneur gets a dedicated success manager, a personalized plan, and a cheer squad of mentors, designers, and strategists.

Want to Support a Youthpreneur?

You can:

  • Sponsor a young creator
  • Mentor a future innovator
  • Partner your brand with a real cause
  • Or just spread the word about what’s possible

Let’s raise a generation that believes “why not me?” instead of “maybe someday.”

Because the next big idea might be brewing in someone’s bedroom… right after math homework.