Let’s bust a myth.

There’s this idea that you need to be “grown up,” have a business degree, and work a 9-to-5 before you’re allowed to start a company.

But here’s the thing…

Some of the boldest, most creative, most inspiring entrepreneurs didn’t wait for a diploma, or permission.

They started as kids.

Meet the Youth Who Prove Age Isn’t a Barrier

Moziah Bridges was just 9 years old when he launched Mo’s Bows from his kitchen table in Memphis. He didn’t know what “profit margin” meant—he just wanted to make cool bow ties.
That idea took him to Shark Tank, partnerships with NBA teams, and even a meeting with President Obama.

Source: CNBC – Moziah Bridges, Mo’s Bows

Cory Nieves (aka Mr. Cory) started selling hot cocoa in his New Jersey neighborhood at age 6.
His reason? He wanted to help his mom buy a car.
That small act of kindness grew into Mr. Cory’s Cookies, featured on The Ellen Show and Oprah’s radar.

Source: CNBC Make It – Mr. Cory’s Cookies

Benjamin “Sneaker Don” Kapelushnik was 16 when he started flipping rare sneakers.
He turned a $1,000 investment into a multi-million dollar reselling empire, with celebrity clients like DJ Khaled and Drake.

Source: Business Insider – The Sneaker Don

None of them waited for “someday.”
They saw an opportunity, got curious, and started.

Why Young Entrepreneurs Have a Unique Superpower

So what makes youth such incredible entrepreneurs?

  • They aren’t afraid to be bold. Adults often overthink. Kids? They try.
  • They’re digital natives. They grew up with TikTok, Shopify, Canva, and YouTube tutorials. Tools are at their fingertips.
  • They see the world differently. Fresh eyes notice problems others overlook—and that’s where business ideas are born.
  • They have the energy and time to learn. Failing at 13 isn’t failure. It’s training.
  • They still believe everything is possible. And sometimes… that belief is exactly what launches the next big thing.

But Here’s the Catch…

Even the brightest ideas can fizzle without support.

Youthpreneurs might have passion, but they still need:

  • Encouragement
  • Guidance
  • Access to resources
  • A safe space to experiment, make mistakes, and grow

That’s where organizations like WhizAngel come in.
We don’t just believe in youth innovation, we build the systems to support it.

Through mentorship, personalized roadmaps, business planning, funding, and hands-on project support, we help kids turn their sparks of creativity into real, sustainable ventures.

From apps and food brands to fashion lines and handmade goods, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when young minds get the backing they deserve.

So… What Is the Best Age to Start a Business?

Simple answer?
The best age to start is when you care enough to try.

If that’s 11, awesome.

If it’s 17, great.
If it’s 47? Still perfect.

But here’s the magic of starting young:
You gain experience early.
You build confidence early.
And most importantly, you start to believe in your own voice.

That belief? It changes lives.

A Message to Young Creators (and the People Who Support Them)

If you’re a young person and you can’t stop thinking about your idea:
Start.
Even if it’s small. Even if it’s messy. Even if you’re scared.

If you’re a parent, teacher, mentor, or brand leader:
Notice the dreamers.
Support them.
Don’t just ask what they want to be “when they grow up”—ask what they want to create now.

Because some of the greatest inventions, brands, and breakthroughs of tomorrow…
are already being sketched in notebooks, whispered at lunch tables, and built in bedrooms.

At WhizAngel, we believe young people aren’t the leaders of the future. They’re leaders right now.

Let’s help them rise.