Real Stories

Real Stories

Yes. They did it.
And so can your child!

Alina’s Eco-Friendly Candle Business (13 Years Old)
Alina always loved arts and crafts, but she wanted to create something meaningful. After taking the KidStartupper "Find Your Business Idea" challenge, she realized she could make eco-friendly candles using natural wax and essential oils.

How KidStartupper Helped Her:
✅ She learned about sustainability and eco-friendly business practices.
✅ She used the "Branding & Marketing" module to design her own logo and packaging.
✅ She followed the "How to Sell Online" guide to set up an Etsy store.

Results:
💡 Alina’s candles became popular at school events and on social media.
🌱 She donates part of her profits to environmental causes.
📦 Now, she sells her candles nationwide and is learning about scaling her business!

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Leo’s Smart Plant Care System (14 Years Old)
Leo, a curious and tech-loving student from Shenzhen, China, spent weekends helping his grandfather tend to their rooftop garden. One day, he noticed many neighbors had plants that were either overwatered or dried out. That sparked his idea: to create a Smart Plant Care System—a small device that tracks soil moisture, sunlight, and sends reminders to water plants.

Leo wanted to turn his invention into something real, so he joined KidStartupper to take his project further.

How KidStartupper Helped Him:
✅ He used the “Invention to Product” module to design and build his first working prototype using Arduino sensors.
✅ He followed the “Create a Tech Brand” guide to launch his business called GreenGlow Tech.
✅ He practiced his presentation skills with the “Pitch Your Idea” module and created a simple product video.

Results:
🌱 Leo’s smart plant care kits are now sold online and through school science fairs.
🌍 He’s been featured in a regional youth innovation contest and is building partnerships with schools to teach plant tech.
📲 He’s now developing an app to connect his devices and track plant health remotely!

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Zariyah’s Handmade Jewelry Store (13 Years Old)
Zariyah always loved making friendship bracelets and necklaces. She used KidStartupper’s "Turning Your Hobby into a Business" module to figure out how to sell her creations.

How KidStartupper Helped Her:
✅ She took the "Social Media for Young Entrepreneurs" course to learn how to promote her jewelry online.
✅ She followed the "Pricing Strategy" lesson to set the right price for her products.
✅ She participated in KidStartupper’s Young Entrepreneur Challenge, which helped her gain confidence.

Results:
💎 Zariyah now has an Instagram shop where she sells her handmade jewelry.
📦 She ships her products to customers across the country.
🎉 She reinvests her profits into new designs and materials!

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Kian’s Mobile Pet Grooming Service (15 Years Old)
Kian loves animals and wanted to start a business helping pets. After exploring KidStartupper’s "Finding Problems & Creating Solutions" lesson, he realized that busy pet owners in his neighborhood struggled to find time for grooming. So, he started a mobile pet grooming service—where he washes and brushes dogs right at their homes!

How KidStartupper Helped Him:
✅ He learned about customer needs and market research.
✅ He created a business plan using KidStartupper’s "Start Your Business " guide.
✅ He used the "Financial Basics" module to calculate his pricing and profits.

Results:
🐶 Kian now has a list of repeat customers in his neighborhood.
📅 He uses KidStartupper’s "Time Management for Entrepreneurs" guide to schedule appointments.
🚀 He plans to hire a friend as an assistant to expand his business!