Rachel Zietz was a 13-year-old when she founded her company Gladiator Lacrosse. This was the result of her being unsatisfied with the quality and price of her lacrosse equipment. Because of this Rachel decided to start a company that would sell highly durable and well-priced lacrosse equipment. This was how Gladiator Lacrosse was formed. When Rachel was still in school, she focused on improving her skills as an Entrepreneur and well-seasoned CEO of her own company. What makes this company especially unique is the personal side of it. Because Rachel herself plays lacrosse she knows the importance of inexpensive and high-quality equipment. While being the CEO of Gladiator Lacrosse Rachel is also enrolled in Princeton University. As well as that She appeared on Shark Tank when she was 15 although she didn’t get a deal, but the sharks were impressed. Rachel Zietz is an inspiration balancing life, school and being a CEO of her own company at such a young age.
It’s a good idea, to look for problems in things you know a lot about and to try to fix them on your own. Rachel used her lacrosse knowledge to create her own equipment to sell to others who share the same passion. It’s imperssive that she’s been able to start her own company at a young age. Despite not getting an offer on Shark Tank, her company has become very successful because she kept trying.
This is very impressive, especially Rachel starting this company at such a young age. I have so many questions after reading about this! (How is the company doing now?, What was so special about her equipment compared to other brands?) Also, very cool that she was enrolled in an Ivy Language University.
This is so fascinating to see as a fan of lacrosse. I know how much lacrosse equipment can cost– but it is so inspiring to see that Rachel saw this issue and actually took the initiative to try and fix it. She did not any stigma over her age prevent her from making an impact- something we could all learn from. Great Article!
This is a great lesson for anyone and a great example for entrepreneurs. When you see a need, find a way to solve it. Raise the caliber and do something about it even if it takes creating something new. She is a very impressive young lady.
Rachel definitely took advantage of a real problem! It does seem that sports equipment can be especially expensive, even though it might not have an expensive manufacturing process. It is also impressive that she went to the lengths of starting her own company at such a young age!