Moziah Bridges – Mo’s Bows :: millennialentrepreneurs.com

What is exemplary or unique about these young entrepreneurs? Moziah Bridges founded Mo’s Bows in 2011 (along with the help of his grandma) when he was just 9 years old. Pretty unique for a kid to start a business!
What drives them? On the Mo’s Bows website, he is quoted saying, “I needed an accessory to help me look sharp, but I couldn’t find anything that suited my style or personality. So, with the help of my granny, I started fashioning my own bow ties.” Clearly, his desired need of fashionable bow ties drove him in creating his business.
What makes their idea or business model interesting? What started as a ‘baby business’ of him designing bow ties in his grandma’s kitchen has now blossomed into an internationally-recognized business. Bow ties are just the beginning, as the business also sells distinctive pocket squares and neckties. He started with a single passion and continued to develop his business, finding where he wasn’t hitting the market and expanding.
What entrepreneurial traits do they demonstrate? On the Mo’s Bows website, they say that to be successful you must, “Believe in yourself; Take the Opportunity to give back, Work hard/study hard; and have Support from friends and family.” Not only does he embody these traits, he also embodies determination and passion.
How are they innovating? By using a family-based company that builds colorful, handmade-ties, Mo’ Bows built themselves on values that are hard to turn down by consumers.
How do they specifically inspire you and help you in your own thinking about entrepreneurship and innovation? Moziah’s bravery, commitment, and passion are inspiring. To be able to create a business at 9 years old that would be featured on The Steve Harvey Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, 20/20, CBS This Morning, the Disney Channel, and Shark Tank is remarkable.
What principles have you learned? I have learned that when you are passionate about something and put your mind to it, anything is possible. In terms of principles, Moziah is a great example of finding a need and creating a niche market around it. It is also a great example of two of the MODES, anticipation and articulation.

Moziah Bridges – Mo’s Bows

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