CONNECTION MAGAZINE - Meet 6 Budding Entrepreneurs

South Palm Beach County's Young Entrepren

Environment

Ananya YEA! Class of '22

There are many things that have inspired me to be an entrepreneur, however, the one that stands out is this - when you look out into the world, there are so many people who have created a product or service that has changed the world. They all have something in common - an idea. I am inspired to bring an idea to reality to have an impact.

I want to introduce upcycled jewelry to the world to make my contribution to improving the environment. I believe environmental awareness has increased significantly in recent years and this product will be attractive to a growing segment of people. My goal is to make it affordable and attractive. I hope we can all recycle more and address more environmental problems.

Someone I admire very much is Oprah Winfrey. She grew up in a poor family but persevered to overcome many obstacles, discover her passion, and become one of the most successful women entrepreneurs in the world.

Christian YEA! Class of '20 & '21

Teaching

I wish to help people, more specifically, develop their minds. That is why I launched teenchess. com. It's a website to help people develop their minds and teach focus.

I wish to bring my knowledge of history to others. My latest idea for business is to start a history podcast and/or tutoring service. I believe my love for teaching others will carry over to the podcast arena.

Someone who inspired me is Eric Lamb. He owns Windy City Pizza. He's a great person because he helps feed the homeless in Delray Beach. He's also taken me under his wing and has helped train me to be a pizza chef. He contributes to his community and that is why I look up to him.

Creativity

Robin YEA! Class of '22

My long term goal is to preserve and expand nature by integrating nature into more aspects of life. I think that as we develop into a world run by artifical intelligence, the human and natural aspects of our world need not become artifical. I believe that being an entrepreneur will allow me to do this and accomplish any goal I have later in life for improving the world.

Recently, I have become interested in 3D modeling, and learning to use the software program Blender. In addition to 3D modeling, the course taught me what it takes to make a course fun and engaging. I plan to apply my new skills in 3D animation to my Recipe Bounce. Recipe Bouce is a business I created through YEA!

I admire Walt Disney for having an imagination and bringing it to life. I am a big fan of Disney Parks and the environments they've created inspire me to believe in myself. I am thankful to Disney for inspiring me!

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eurs making a difference today and tomorrow!

Nicholas YEA! Class of '22

Transportation

What has inspired me to want to be an entrepreneur is that running a business is like a jigsaw puzzle. It will always keep you on your toes and you never know what's gonna happen, which I find exciting.

I want to introduce a product that changes transportation forever. Everyone talks about how much better it could be but no one does anything and that's where I come in.

I admire Elon Musk because his early success gave him the opportunity to have greater success which he completely capitalized on. How he brought Tesla from where it was in 2004 to where it is now is simply genius.

Solutions

Talia YEA! Class of '22

Before I even learned what the word "entrepreneur" meant, I had a drive to fix problems. But the question for myself was, what? With the COVID pandemic, I had a lot of time on my hands and I created a Rube Goldburg machine to turn off my light switch. The next month I created a series of escape rooms in our house to bring my family together.

Most recently, I have created something to calm nerves for young and old. I have created painting kits that teach color-mixing. I believe they should be handed out in nursing homes and schools alike. I consider myself the glue and hope to be the problem solver who can make meaningful contributions to help humanity, a social entrepreneur.

I admire my Uncle Damon. He is my favorite entrepreneur and mentor. In approximately ten years he created a logistics supply chain company called Shipwire. He grew the company and sold it. He is remembered for helping small business compete with larger companies.

Andrew YEA! Class of '22

Global Warming

I was inspired to be an entrepeneur the moment I started seeing opportunities all around me to create solutions to make things better. The opportunities I look for are focused on helping the planet, finding good energy sources and to trying to minimize global warming.

I am most excited about my latest idea to create a renewable wind energy source. This is important because I see the possibilities for it to help minimize the use of Fossil Fuels which would help reduce global warming.

I look up to many of the creators in car engineering technology such as Henry Ford, Walter Chrysler and Ferdinand Porsche. The reason is they were marvels in engineering technology for their time!

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