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New Student to Sagemont Prep!

What is the name of your business or product?

"Fundraising & Charity"

What is your product/service?

"I held a series of food stalls to raise money for Ukrainian refugees who fled to Ireland in the early days of the war. Myself and two of my friends sold lemonade, baked goods, and candy at three different stalls (in three different locations). We raised £1,100.00 to donate to The Ukraine Fund. We also bought a gift card to a toy store for a refugee who enrolled in my school because he left all of his toys in Ukraine, and we wanted him to feel welcome."

Who or what is your inspiration as an entrepreneur and why?

"I find running a business to be a fun challenge and I hope be successful in work and life."

What's your favorite aspect of being an entrepreneur?

"My favorite aspect of being an entrepreneur is meeting new people when my customers interact with my business."

What are the biggest challenges to being an entrepreneur? How do you work through the challenges?

"The biggest challenge to being an entrepreneur is the time it takes to operate a successful business while juggling sports and school."

How do you maintain a balance with school and being a young entrepreneur?

"I have not yet found a balance between school and being a young entrepreneur. I prioritize school. I hope that school will better educate me so I can one day focus more of my time on being an entrepreneur."

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