Inspiring stories of young founders building the future

At StarterSky, we shine a light on the incredible journeys of young entrepreneurs - raw, heartfelt and unfiltered.

Every startup has a story, started by a spark of passion, a bold idea, and the courage to take that first step. From teenage dreamers to college students to first-time founders, we share their journeys—the highs, the struggles, and turning small ideas into big wins.

These are real stories of determination, grit, and resilience that prove no dream is too bold and no founder is too young to leave a mark.

Meet the Teens who are rewriting the Startup playbook!

Get to know Gen Z's game-changers.

From classroom projects to profitable ventures, step into the world of young teens who are making their dreams come true - proving that age is just a number when it comes to entrepreneurship.

How I created a social enterprise for Gen Z

Hi, I’m Jenk, 19 years old from London. I am the Founder and CEO of Thred Media. A social enterprise that focuses on publishing, media, and consulting, all of which is aimed at Gen Z.

How I Empower Afghan Girls with Free Education

I’m Mohadessa, 18 years old from Afghanistan. I transformed my personal struggle into a beacon of hope for Afghan girls denied education. Daricha provides free, quality education to girls in Afghanistan who have been denied access to formal schooling. We started our business in February 2024.

How I built a platform of 100,000 users

I’m Md. Ashraf Uddin Khan and I'm 17 years old. Enolej is a youth-driven platform promoting positivity and creating social impact through education, student empowerment, and climate action.

Building a Climate Justice Platform at 14!

Hi, I’m Varnessa Kayen Varlyngton, 14 years old from Rivers State, Nigeria. My company’s name is Egalitarianism for Earth and we officially started in March 2024.

Meet the Founders of incredible startups

Get to know the amazing people behind it all!

Explore their journeys, learn from their experiences, and discover how they overcame challenges and are building their businesses.

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How I bootstrapped a Smart Pet collar startup

My name is Saiprasad Pandilwar and I’m 21 years old, based in India. I am working on my startup, MyPerro which I launched in October 2023.

How I am building the Mr.Beast B2B business

Hi, I’m Phil Sergenti, 22 years old from Italy, but currently living as a digital nomad. I am working on my startup, First which I launched in 2024. We are Building the Mr Beast of B2B.

How I am building 3 businesses at 20 years old!

Hi, I'm Aditya Gaurav, a 20-year-old living in Mumbai, India. I run three businesses currently.

How I am teaching kids about Climate Education

Hi, I’m Reshuka, a new mom, educator and climate enthusiast, based in Hampi and Hyderabad, India.

Discover how successful
businesses started

Dive into the lives of teenpreneurs, college founders, and seasoned entrepreneurs as they navigate the highs, lows, and everything in between. Through in-depth interviews, StarterSky uncovers how startups began, lessons learned, and actionable insights you can apply.

Starting Young

Get to know the incredible young minds who dared to dream and take that first step. From simple ideas to bold ventures, their stories show how passion and curiosity can create something amazing.

Founder Stories

Get an insider's look at how startups were built from the ground up. The motivation behind an entrepreneur's startup and what drives them to succeed.

Lessons Learnt

Hear about the challenges founders faced, the mistakes made and the moments that kept them going.

Global Startups

Be inspired by the journeys of founders from across the globe. Different languages, different cities - but one purpose - building a startup.