Akshay Ruparelia is an impressive 19 year old entrepreneur who has spent alot of time studying for his A-levels. He has accomplished a lot in his academic career but the real interesting thing about Akshay is he has done this studying while setting up a multi million dollar real estate company. At 19 he set up Doorsteps.co.uk which aims to revolutionize what he refers to as the “archaic and backwards” UK housing market by offering up to a 97% discount on home-selling. His passion began when he was young and had moved houses. He was disgusted by the absurdly high commission which real estate agents were charging for a very simple task.
His website cuts overheads massively, allows buyers to take more control of the process and involvement, including hosting viewings, and save money on what a typical agent would charge. Akshay charges £99 upfront and there is no commission on the sale of any properties made via the site. This idea came to Akshay before he was able to drive and he would get rides from his sisters boyfriend to visit properties. He plans to attend Oxford and before he was even a college student his company was valued at £12 million pounds.
In 2014, Alina Morse asked her dad a simple question to solve a prevalent issue among children: cavities. She asked, “Dad, why can’t we make a lollipop that’s good for your teeth?” This question sparked the creation of Zollipops. With help from her father and a significant amount of research, this 7 year old entrepreneur was able to make this dream a reality. But what would she call these healthy lollipops? Her little sister Lola came up with Zollipops and Alina loved it. Zollipops are a sugar free, vegan, smart, organic, and “yummy’ candy. They are made with the sweeteners xylitol, erythritol, stevia and other natural ingredients which are healthier alternatives to sugar. They also help to neutralize acidity in the mouth, which prevents bacteria that causes tooth decay to grow.
