Teen Successes

Inspiring Teen Success Stories

Ashley Qualls (Whateverlife) : Started whateverlife.com at age 14 with $8, providing MySpace layouts. By 17, she turned down a $1.5 million buyout offer and her site reached 7 million monthly visitors.

Moziah Bridges: (Mo's Bows) Founded Mo's Bows at age 9, selling handmade bow ties. Appeared on Shark Tank, secured a licensing deal with the NBA, and reached $600,000 in sales before high school graduation.

Hart Main (Mancans): Created ManCans at age 13 - candles with "manly" scents like bacon and fresh-cut grass. Started with $100 and grew into a successful business employing local soup kitchens.

Ryan Kelly (Ryan's Barkery) – At age 10, Ryan Kelly started making homemade dog treats for his rescue dog. He appeared on Shark Tank and secured a deal with Barbara Corcoran. His business, Ryan's Barkery (later rebranded as Ry's Ruffery), grew into a national brand, with his treats sold in major pet stores. 

Alina Morse (Zolli Candy) – At just 9 years old, Alina Morse wanted to create a lollipop that wouldn't harm kids' teeth. She invented Zollipops, a sugar-free, tooth-friendly candy brand. By the time she was 13, Zollipops had landed in major retailers like Walmart and Whole Foods, generating millions in sales.

Robert Nay (Bubble Ball) – At 14, Robert Nay developed Bubble Ball, a physics-based mobile game. With no prior coding experience, he learned programming and launched the game, which quickly became a No. 1 free app on the App Store, surpassing Angry Birds in downloads.

Rachel Zietz (Gladiator) : At age 13, Rachel founded Gladiator Lacrosse after noticing a lack of high-quality, affordable lacrosse gear. She turned her passion for the sport into a thriving business, reaching over $1 million in revenue before graduating high school.  

Henry Patterson (Not before Tea): At just 9 years old, Henry launched Not Before Tea, a children's brand inspired by his own book. Starting with sweets and expanding into toys and accessories, his brand became a hit in the UK, making him one of the youngest successful entrepreneurs.