At age 3, Ryan Hickman noticed the problem of all the garbage lying around the streets in our country. Ryan wants to make a change and started recycling his garbage. In doing so, Ryan was making 5$ for every time he was able to bring in some of his garbage to the recycling center. As he got older he was able to collect his neighbor’s recyclable garbage as well. To do so more efficiently, he used a bike that had a bag connected to it so he could carry more trash. At the young age of 7, Ryan successfully was the founder and CEO of “Ryan’s Recycling Company”. His fame rapidly grew and he was featured on many popular News sites. These include CNN’s kid wonder as well as the Ellen show, and the Today show. Ryan also started up a website where he is able to sell his merchandise. All the profits of his merchandise go to a rescue organization (Pacific Marine Mammal Center). From the profits of the shirts, he has been able to raise a mere 14,000$. Ryan has also been responsible for the recycling of over 1.5 million pieces of garbage. For a kid who is only 13, Ryan shows us how possible a small idea can be. Ryan is a great example of someone who utilizes his entrepreneurship skills to make a change for good in this world.
This is a very cool and wholesome example of an entrepreneurial mind. Ryan used his skills and strengths for the good and betterment of others without even thinking about himself once, and look at the difference he has made now. It also just goes to show that a good entrepreneur does not have to create some massive company or idea, even the little things are important and mean a lot to the community that they impact.
I like how you highlighted Ryan’s age. It goes to show that entrepreneurship is for anyone. There’s no right or wrong time to be creative. As long as you try, thats all that matters