Success is about spotting opportunities and acting swiftly to turn ideas into reality, and it has nothing to do with age. These young entrepreneurs did not wait for adulthood to make their mark. Their inspiring stories prove that fresh perspectives and fearless ambition can lead to groundbreaking achievements before most people start their careers.
Nick D’Aloisio
Homework felt too long, so Nick fixed it with code. At 15, he created an app that condensed news articles into summaries, Summly. Yahoo bought it for $30 million when he was 17, and this made him one of Britain’s youngest self-made millionaires.
Fraser Doherty
This 14-year-old is making a mark in the jam industry. Using his grandmother’s recipes, Fraser created SuperJam, an all-natural product that became a hit in UK supermarkets. A few years later, revenue reached $1.2 million annually, with products sold in 2,000+ stores across seven countries.
Isabella Rose Taylor
Isabella was nine when she started designing her fashion line, and when she turned 13, her clothing was on Nordstrom’s shelves. During this time, she had already graduated from high school and been accepted into Parsons School of Design. Celebrities now wear her designs.
Tilak Mehta
Mumbai’s delivery system frustrated many adults, but a 13-year-old solved it. After struggling to deliver documents efficiently, Tilak launched a same-day courier service, Papers N Parcels. By 2018, he had partnered with 300 meal couriers, and today, he still runs the company, but as an adult.
Noa Mintz
Babysitting her siblings wasn’t cutting it, so Noa went bigger. She was only 12 when she founded Nannies by Noa, a high-end nanny matchmaking service for Manhattan’s wealthiest families. Her clients came, and the company pulled in $375,000 annually by her sophomore year.
Isabella Barrett
Isabella Barrett traded tiaras for millions before most kids mastered cursive. The “Toddlers & Tiaras” alum launched Glitzy Girl jewelry at just six, turning childhood glamor into serious cash. She later expanded into fashion with House of Barretti, proving she wasn’t just playing dress-up but building an empire.
Mikaila Ulmer
Forget lemonade stands. Mikaila Ulmer turned her childhood recipe into Me & the Bees Lemonade, landing a deal with Whole Foods. She started at four, pitching honey-sweetened lemonade while advocating for bee conservation. Now, her brand is in hundreds of stores, buzzing with success.
Alina Morse
Most nine-year-olds can’t resist candy, and Alina went a step further by reinventing it. In 2014, she created Zollipops, a dentist-approved lollipop that satisfies a sweet tooth. At the age of 14, her brand had raked in $6 million and secured shelf space in 25,000+ stores nationwide.
Makenna Kelly
Talking to a camera made Makenna Kelly a fortune. Her YouTube channel, “Life with MaK,” features ASMR videos, and she earns approximately $1,000 daily from ads alone. Whispers, crinkling paper, and tapping sounds translated into serious cash. Who knew relaxing noises could be so profitable?
Rachel Zietz
Lacrosse gear, but make it profitable. When she was 13, Rachel Zietz created Gladiator Lacrosse, solving a gap in quality equipment. Two years in, she hit $1 million in revenue. With an eye for business and a passion for sports, she played the entrepreneurial game—and won.
