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Young Minds Attacking Old Age Problems | SXSW’s First Ever Panel of Young Innovators

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He founded the company at the age of 13 with only $100 in investment making ‘manly candles’ in his kitchen after school. Enzo Monfre is a 12 year old founder of Enzoology Education and Exploration Nation. Mikaila Ulmer is the 8 year old owner of BeeSweet Lemonade and 2012 Teenprenereur of the Year Award Recipient.

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A Few Kids Lead In Business, But Most Need Your Help

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Here are a few facts from the National Council on Economic Education emphasizing the need for more business training, starting much earlier: More than 1 in 6 students in the USA do not have a baseline level of financial literacy. Able to invest money wisely. Nearly 1/4 of millennials spend more than they earn. Start a summer business.

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Young Minds Attacking Age-Old Problems | SXSW’s First Ever Panel of Young Innovators

Tech Zulu Event

He founded the company at the age of 13 with only $100 in investment making ‘manly candles’ in his kitchen after school. Enzo Monfre is a 12 year old founder of Enzoology Education and Exploration Nation. Mikaila Ulmer is the 8 year old owner of BeeSweet Lemonade and 2012 Teenprenereur of the Year Award Recipient.

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Please go see “Waiting for Superman.” Here’s Why:

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It’s the story of what’s broken with the education system in the US. They are often raised by single moms, grandparents or under-educated immigrant parents who want the same thing for their children that we do for our own. Yesterday I went to see the film Waiting for Superman. Wasn’t that the American promise?

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Entrepreneurs are Starting Young and Learning Fast

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are a few facts from the National Council on Economic Education emphasizing the need for more business training, starting much earlier: Only 34% of teens can balance a checkbook. The best way to learn is a “hands-on” approach like creating a simple business to sell lemonade or deliver newspapers. Able to invest money wisely.

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Are You Too Old To Start Being An Entrepreneur?

Startup Professionals Musings

The best way to learn is a “hands-on” approach like creating a simple business to sell lemonade or deliver newspapers. Able to invest money wisely. Even if you are not sure that your child is a budding entrepreneur, there are several practical reasons to introduce him or her to the basics of business. Start a summer business.

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Ten Rookie Startup Mistakes You Won’t Make

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In addition to paying the consultant, you must invest time to educate them. In many instances, it is difficult to gain an adequate return on this time investment, as the knowledge transferred is “lost” once the consultant moves on to their next client. Thus, I am willing to protect their investment from future dilution.

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