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ReThink to End Cyberbullying

Posted by YoungLB18

· Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

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High school is a scary place, a time full of exploration and fun, but also a time of insecurity and anxiety. In today’s technologically led world, cyber bullying has become more and more prominent. 9/10 High Schoolers that are being cyber bullied do not report it, thus leading to higher suicide and depression rates. That is why 17 year old Trisha Prabhu started ReThink,”A patented technology that effectively detects and stops online hate before the damage is done” (ReThink).

Trisha who has been coding since she was 10 has always wanted to make a difference. She wanted to leave her footprint in the world by creating something that can make life better for people. “This app is now used in over 1,000 schools worldwide, the app been downloaded thousands of times on Google Play and the App store, and has been introduced to over 1.3 million students in Michigan as a part of their OK2SAY cyberbullying awareness program” (Chicagoinno). This app uses an algorithm that can trace hurtful speech and will ask the writer if they want to Rethink their post due to the potential harm.

This Chicago-born student has made a difference for so many people. After launching the app in 2014 she has found that 93% of the time users notified will change their post before putting it out into the web. This kind of an impact is huge, especially in a time where social media plays a key role in the formation of children’s lives.

Entrepreneurs can learn from Trisha by taking the talents they have and combining it with the passions they have to better the world around them. Trisha received $100,000 from the Shark Tank investors and is stopping cyber bullying one post at a time.

Beebe, Lisa. “ReThink: How Trisha Prabhu Created an App to Stop Cyberbullying.” Like A Boss Girls, 16 July 2018, likeabossgirls.com/rethink-how-trisha-prabhu-stops-cyberbullying-at-its-source-and-gets-100k-on-shark-tank/.

Hustad, Karis. “14 Illinois Teen Entrepreneurs To Watch.” Americaninno.com, www.americaninno.com/chicago/chicago-and-illinois-teen-entrepreneurs-to-know/.

Inc. “ReThink -.” ReThink – Before the Damage Is Done, www.rethinkwords.com/.

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Categories : App, Shark Tank, Social Entrepreneur, Social Media, Technology, Women Entrepreneurs

Braigo Labs

Posted by YoungLB18

· Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

· 1 Comment

Meet Shubham Banerjee, a 17 year old boy who decided to solve a problem that has hindered a community for years. The Blind community has struggled with having access to braille, “the tactile writing system used by the visually impaired”, thus creating everyday life a challenge difficult to overcome. Banerjee decided that it was time for a change and took matters into his own hands.

Braigo Labs CEO Shubham Banerjee

Before starting Braigo Labs, Banerjee had no idea what braille even was. He came across it one day and talked to his parents about it. After doing some research and realizing that Braille printers can cost upwards of $2,000 he decided to do something about it. He told business insider, “When I found out the cost of a Braille printer, I was shocked, I just wanted to help the visually impaired. I had a Lego Robotics kit, so I asked, ‘Why not just try that?'” (Business Insider). The small step of creating a printer with his legos grew into a full blown company able to help the 285 million visually impaired people in the world.

After a few prototypes he became recognized in outlets such as The Tech Awards 2014 and The White House Maker Faire. The reason his product is so influential is because a Braigo Labs printer will cost under $500 thus making it more affordable for the visually impaired around the world. He wants the visually impaired even in developing countries to have access to Braille.

The First Braigo Labs Prototype.

Entrepreneurs can learn from Shubham Banerjee because he came across a niche community that had a huge gap and decided to fill it in a new and cost-effective way. One thing I found super interesting about Banerjee’s story is that he did not know anything about braille or the blind community before wanting to make a change. You do not have to be an expert on a topic or have worked with an organization for 20 years to make a change, all you need is a compassionate heart and a lego kit.

Kim, Eugene. “This 13-Year-Old Is So Impressive, Intel Is Investing Hundreds Of Thousands In His Startup.” Business Insider, Business Insider, 9 Nov. 2014, www.businessinsider.com/shubham-banerjee-braigo-labs-2014-11.

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Categories : Robotics, Social Entrepreneur, Technology

Blog Post #6 – Kobe Bryant

Posted by PonikvarNP1

· Wednesday, November 7th, 2018

· 2 Comments

Kobe Bryant is another person who people automatically associate with basketball, and for good reason. Ever since his retirement, Kobe has been making headlines all over with his business moves. In March of 2014, Bryant decided to invest $6 million into Body Armor, a sports drink company. In return, he would receive 10% of the company. Back in August of 2018, Coca-Cola decided to purchase Body Armor and Kobe saw his investment turn into a $200 million gain. He saw a return of $194 million which is not too bad for 5 years of ownership. Also, in January 2018, he received a Grammy for his short-film, “Dear Basketball”. Kobe Bryant has nearly made more money during his retirement than his 20-year playing career. If that is not a businessman/entrepreneur then I do not know what is. He has also been extremely precise as to what endorsement deals he selects because he is focused on being as successful as possible. Some of his most lucrative deals include partnerships with McDonald’s, Nike, Sprite, and Spalding. Kobe has also been very wise with his spending habits. He also has expressed some interest in owning an NBA team and that can be very expensive so he is doing everything he can to make that dream become reality. Kobe Bryant is an entrepreneur because he is never satisfied, he always is looking for more. Success can come in a variety of ways, but someone’s bank account is usually a good indicator as to how successful they have been and Kobe’s bank account would certainly say that he is very successful.

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Categories : Great Ideas, Millennial Enrepreneuers, Online Companies, Social Entrepreneur

Blog Post #5 – LeBron James

Posted by PonikvarNP1

· Wednesday, November 7th, 2018

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When people hear the name “LeBron James“, basketball instantly comes to my mind, but not many people realize how successful he is off the basketball court. LeBron has remained smart with his money ever since the beginning of his NBA career. He has constantly had a team of advisors and know how best use his money when opportunities arise. One of the most well-known business avenues that James has taken is his ownership in “Blaze Pizza”. He currently owns 11 of these stores and the chain is continuing to grow around the country. He has also been extremely savvy as to what endorses he accepts from various companies. He understands his worth and refuses to accept anything less because he is focused on the bigger picture, life after basketball. James has been quoted numerous times that he wants to one day own an NBA AND NFL team. Such a feat requires an absurd amount of money, but if anyone can pull it off, it would be James. A few years ago, he announced that he had signed a lifetime endorsement deal with Nike that was reportedly worth over $1 billion. Since he now resides in LA, he has also expanded his business connections. He recently debuted a TV show called “The Shop” and he helped design and produce NBA 2K19. He represents an entrepreneur because he never gets complacent; he always wants more. He is not afraid to take a chance if he thinks their is a large payout in the end. He said that his decision to move to LA was the beginning of his “life after basketball” and that adds even to more to how much of an entrepreneurial mind he has. He may not retire for 5 more years, but he is already looking at the bigger picture, and that is a rare quality to possess.

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Categories : Great Ideas, Millennial Enrepreneuers, Social Entrepreneur

Blog Post #4 – Jack Amend

Posted by PonikvarNP1

· Saturday, November 3rd, 2018

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Jack Amend is a 27 year old entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California. He received his Bachelor’s degree from University of California, Santa Barbara. A few years ago, he came up with the idea of wanting to eliminate the carbon footprint created by the internet. He is extremely successful at what he does, but he often gets overlooked because not many people understand exactly what he is doing. His project is called The Web Neutral Project. This project is aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the internet through a comprehensive carbon neutral certification program. So far Jack and his team have already eliminated the production of over 300 metric tons of CO2. He aims at providing companies with renewable energy sources rather than burning through even more energy. He wants to eliminate the Internet’s dependency on fossil fuels through a comprehensive website certification program. He worked his way through the chain of command and made sure to retain on the knowledge he was taught when he was younger. He displays many characteristics of an entrepreneur. He is innovative, driven, and always looking to better himself and his company. He is said to be very good to work for and his employees have nothing but positive things to say about him. I really admire his ability to not allow his age to slow him down, but rather use it to motivate him. He does not see barriers as something stopping him, but rather something else that he can overcome and accomplish.

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Categories : Great Ideas, Millennial Enrepreneuers, Social Entrepreneur, Technology

The True Grove City College Entrepreneur

Posted by smithJG18

· Friday, November 2nd, 2018

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With the Entrepreneurship program winning the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Model Emerging Program Award, Entrepreneurship is a hot topic on campus. Professor English, Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation (E+I) at Grove City College said, “The award has already generated greater awareness and interest in our Entrepreneurship program. I was mobbed after the gala with inquiries and requests from other schools and programs to see our center and collaborate with us. It’s an exciting time for Entrepreneurship at Grove City College.” It is truly an exciting time for Grove City College.

Grove City College students, and students from all over the nation now look to Grove City for its entrepreneurial expertise. With an excellent entrepreneurship program, many people see great ideas and creations in future generations. However, many people fail to recognize the greatest entrepreneur in Grove City’s history: Dr. Issac C. Ketler. Like most entrepreneurship students at Grove City, Ketler (who had no entrepreneurial training himself) was filled with excitement to create and maintain his own business. Contrary to GCC students, Ketler desired to start his own college, originally called Pine Grove Normal Academy, but most of us know it as Grove City College.

Fresh out of National Normal School, a college specifically for aspiring teachers, Ketler instituted Pine Grove Normal Academy (Grove City College) at 23 years old in 1876. The first year’s class was filled to the brim with 26 students, but when people heard about Pine Grove’s unique mission, attendance steadily began to rise. By the 1900’s, the attendance of Pine Grove skyrocketed to over 650 students. How did these numbers increase so quickly, one may ask? Well, Ketler did what any excellent entrepreneur would do: He came up with a unique selling proposition. His vision was to create a Christian, educational society that transcends all denominations and belief systems.

Without any type of degree or class on how to start a college, Isaac Ketler showed confidence and brilliance in instituting a now famous conservative college where students today can pursue their passions. Whether one is an education major or an electrical engineer major, Grove City College is a non-government controlled environment where students learn about Christianity in tandem to their classes of choice. Grove City College is truly a place “Where faith and freedom matter.”

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Categories : Academia, Business, College, Education, Great Ideas, Social Entrepreneur, Sustainable, Youngest Entrepreneurs

Better Than McDonalds – Erik Finman

Posted by nakhlacn17

· Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

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A common misconception is that the adolescents who “make it” in the entrepreneurial world are the kids who thrived academically and stood out as leaders among their classmates. Under closer examination, kids who choose innovative routes on their own are the same kids who stood out from the crowd in some way… and not always for being the best. In Erik Finman’s case, he leaned in the opposite direction—failing miserably within public school, his intelligence stifled by the constricting atmosphere. On all sides he was met with conflict and bullying—by teachers as well as students, one warning him he would end up working at McDonalds. Detached from the world of academics, Finman found himself more often looking outward. His recognition of the fundamental flaws in the public school system formed the basis of his first startup, Botangle, an online education company, which reflects this desire for young students to thrive in a school system that inspires them to pursue learning rather than view it as meaningless drudgery.

His journey from high school dropout to millionaire was the seed of an early investment in Bitcoin as a fifteen-year-old. Finman’s next step was to make a deal with his parents that if he became a millionaire by the time he turned 18, he wouldn’t have to go to college. He succeeded.

Finman cites his life goal as to “fix the education system,” and now at 19, he is the successful founder of an online education company called Botangle, which allows people to create a virtual “school” for any subject.

“Find what you’re good at, and find a way to make money doing it,” is Erik’s advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. Indeed, Erik Finman’s seemingly arduous process of weeding his way through criticism and apparent failure to reach the pinnacle of success should inspire young people of all interests to think outside the apparent restrictions of what is considered possible.

Visit Erik’s business Botangle here: https://botangle.com/

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Categories : Academia, Education, Social Entrepreneur, Uncategorized

Tags : bitcoin, education, learning, school, students