16 Young Entrepreneurs Who Built Businesses
Young entrepreneurs are redefining what’s possible in the business world, launching ventures that disrupt industries and generate millions before they’re even old enough to celebrate with champagne. These teen founders prove that innovation and determination often matter more than decades of experience.
Here is a list of 16 remarkable entrepreneurs who built impressive businesses before turning 20, showcasing what’s possible when vision meets execution—regardless of age.
Fraser Doherty
Fraser Doherty began making jam in his Scotland home using his grandmother’s recipes. He refined his production method, creating SuperJam—a fruit jam without added sugar.
Major UK supermarket chain Waitrose picked up his product, making him the youngest supplier to a major grocery chain. The company now sells millions of jars across multiple countries.
Ashley Chen
Ashley Chen launched Generaterah, creating AI-powered marketing tools for small businesses. Initially bootstrapped with money from tutoring income, her software helped local shops compete with larger retailers by offering personalized marketing automation at affordable prices.
Her company was valued at millions and serving clients in many states.
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Moziah Bridges
Moziah Bridges started his bow tie company Mo’s Bows with his grandmother’s sewing machine. He appeared on Shark Tank, declined an investment offer, and instead secured a licensing deal with the NBA.
His company had sold more than hundreds of thousands worth of handmade bow ties and men’s accessories.
Noa Mintz
Noa Mintz founded Nannies by Noa after noticing the difficulty families faced finding quality childcare. Her agency had matched hundreds of nannies with families across the city, generating over hundreds of thousands in annual revenue.
Mintz eventually hired a CEO to run day-to-day operations while she finished high school.
Ben Pasternak
Ben Pasternak created the viral game Impossible Rush, which was downloaded over a million times. He then dropped out of high school, moved to New York, and raised millions to launch Flogg, a marketplace app for teens.
He pivoted to found Simulate, a plant-based chicken alternative company that has raised tens of millions.
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Mikaila Ulmer
Mikaila Ulmer founded Me & the Bees Lemonade after being stung by bees twice in one week. Rather than developing a fear, she researched bees and created a lemonade recipe using honey instead of sugar.
She secured an investment on Shark Tank and a distribution deal with Whole Foods. Her lemonade now sells in thousands of stores nationwide.
Nick D’Aloisio
Nick D’Aloisio created the news summarization app Summly. The application caught the attention of major investors including Stephen Fry and Yoko Ono.
Yahoo acquired Summly, making D’Aloisio one of the youngest self-made millionaires in tech history.
Madison Robinson
Madison Robinson designed her first Fish Flops—colorful flip-flops with sea creature designs. Her footwear line was selling in major department stores like Nordstrom and Macy’s, generating over a million in sales.
She expanded into clothing, accessories, and even a mobile app, building a recognizable brand before graduating from high school.
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Brennan Agranoff
Brennan Agranoff founded HoopSwagg, a custom athletic sock company. Working from his family’s garage, he created unique sock designs that caught on with athletes and fashion-forward teens alike.
HoopSwagg was generating over a million in annual revenue, had acquired a competitor, and operated from a large facility.
Isabella Rose Taylor
Isabella Rose Taylor launched her clothing line after taking sewing and fashion design classes at a local college. Her collection was being sold at Nordstrom.
She became one of the youngest designers to present at New York Fashion Week, with her brand targeting the lucrative tween fashion market.
Henry Patterson
Henry Patterson launched his first business selling manure from his family’s farm. He eventually created Not Before Tea, a children’s lifestyle brand based on characters from his self-published book.
His products were selling in dozens of stores across the UK, and he had authored a guide to entrepreneurship for children.
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Trey Brown
Trey Brown started SPERGO, a clothing brand promoting positive messages, with birthday money. His boldly colored streetwear caught on locally, then expanded nationwide with celebrity endorsements.
His company had secured an investment on Shark Tank and opened multiple retail locations.
Rachel Zietz
Rachel Zietz founded Gladiator Lacrosse after being disappointed with the quality of training equipment available. Her company was generating over a million in annual revenue.
She had expanded into multiple product lines and appeared on Shark Tank, while maintaining her status as an honor student.
Alina Morse
Alina Morse invented Zollipops—sugar-free lollipops that help reduce acid in the mouth and protect teeth. Her company Zolli Candy was selling in thousands of stores across America.
It was generating millions in revenue and donating products to schools for oral health education programs.
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Erik Finman
Erik Finman invested money from his grandmother into Bitcoin when each coin cost very little. He held most of his investment and became a millionaire.
He leveraged his crypto wealth to fund multiple startups, including an educational tech company challenging traditional schooling models.
Tilak Mehta
Tilak Mehta founded Papers N Parcels, a courier service that guarantees same-day delivery across his home city. Partnering with Mumbai’s famous “dabbawala” network of lunch delivery people, his company filled a gap in the local market.
His company was handling thousands of deliveries monthly.
Teen Business Trailblazers
These extraordinary young founders demonstrate how the entrepreneurial landscape has transformed. With digital tools, social media marketing, and globalized supply chains, determined teens can now build enterprises that once required decades of experience and massive capital.
Their achievements remind us that innovative solutions can come from those seeing problems with fresh eyes, unencumbered by traditional business constraints.
While their youth certainly generates attention, it’s ultimately their innovative products, strategic thinking, and relentless work ethic that built their success—qualities that make for exceptional entrepreneurs at any age.
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