Meet the New Bosses: How These Entrepreneurs Under 20 Are Changing Industries
Where will the next wave of innovation come from? Trick question: It's already here. Below are nine entrepreneurs aged 20 and under who are making gains in giant industries. Some are releasing innovative new products; others are bringing new perspectives to more complex fields like venture capital and contraception. And to be clear, these nine capture only a glimpse of the energy, savvy and ambition of their generation. They’ll be making an impact for decades to come.
Alina Morse, 13
Founder and CEO, Zollipops
Alina Morse conceived of after, at age seven, she learned that lollipops are bad for teeth -- setting her off on a quest for tooth-friendly versions. More than 100 trials later, she and her dad had it: They replaced sugar with natural sweeteners like xylitol and erythritol, which have been shown to reduce plaque and oral bacteria. Whole Foods picked up their line, her pops (followed by taffy and hard candy) became chart-toppers on Amazon, and Alina discovered a knack for TV appearances -- perfectly mixing cute-kid and business talk into attention-grabbing segments on the likes of and . “I really didn’t see the , because I felt like I had nothing to lose,” she says. Now her candy is sold in 7,500 stores, is projected to drive $5 million to
