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A Staten Island teen who ditched football at 14 to chase his wrestling dream just wrapped his third film role while still competing worldwide. Vinny Pacifico's journey from nervous kid asking advice from John Cena to living a double life in the ring and on screen proves that betting on yourself can pay off bigger than you ever imagined.
A South Korean official has proposed taxing AI profits from tech giants like Samsung and SK hynix to fund programs for young entrepreneurs, rural communities, artists, and retirees. The idea comes as the country's semiconductor boom drives record earnings and stock market highs.
A top South Korean official wants to redistribute excess profits from the country's AI chip boom to fund programs for young entrepreneurs, rural communities, artists, and seniors. The bold "national dividend" proposal comes as Samsung and SK hynix post record earnings from soaring global demand for AI chips.
Six teen teams just pitched their startup ideas at the University of Colorado Boulder and walked away with $25,000 in scholarships. From smart water bottles to apps that donate restaurant points to teachers, these young entrepreneurs are solving real problems.
Makeup mogul Charlotte Tilbury is stepping into a bigger role to help young entrepreneurs worldwide. The beauty brand founder will champion youth opportunities as The King's Trust celebrates 50 years of changing lives.
Oheneba Yaw Boamah built a celebrated menswear brand by making intentional choices from secondary school through today. His message to young entrepreneurs: stop waiting for luck and start positioning yourself for the career you want.
Hitz FM in Ghana just created a new program connecting young entrepreneurs with successful business mentors. The quarterly show gives small business owners a platform their stories rarely get.
Ethiopia is launching new programs to grow its startup ecosystem by blending traditional knowledge with modern technology. The initiative aims to help young entrepreneurs solve local problems while strengthening the nation's digital economy.
A 20-something entrepreneur left one of the world's top universities to revolutionize how Indians buy groceries. Kaivalya Vohra's startup Zepto now delivers essentials to millions in just 10 minutes.
Young entrepreneurs across the UAE have one final chance to submit their startup ideas to Red Bull Basement 2026, with submissions closing April 14th. The competition brings students and first-time founders together to solve real-world problems through technology and creativity.
From Kashmir to Gujarat, young entrepreneurs are transforming crochet from a fading tradition into fashion-forward brands that employ hundreds and celebrate cultural heritage. Their success proves handmade crafts can compete in modern markets while preserving tradition.
A green mineral called olivine naturally removes carbon from the air, but takes thousands of years to work. Graduate student Jenna Woods is now CEO of a company racing to make it happen faster.
Fifth graders at Ada Harris School in Cardiff created 74 inventions to solve real-world problems, and 10 teams are now heading to the California Invention Convention. From ocean safety devices to bike lights that save lives, these young inventors spent months turning their ideas into working prototypes.
Six months after their wedding, Jason and Kyla Romaior bought the heritage-listed venue where they said "I do." The North Queensland couple sold everything to own a piece of history and build a future for their community.
A dying Korean port city lost thousands of jobs when factories closed in 2018, but young entrepreneurs transformed 502 underused properties into thriving businesses in just three years. Their secret: turning local challenges into opportunities for creative experimentation.
Nigeria just opened applications for a nationwide program giving young entrepreneurs grants up to $20,000 and equity investments up to $100,000 to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. The iDICE Startup Bridge aims to create thousands of jobs while transforming Africa's largest economy beyond oil dependency.
Ethiopia's economy is surging thanks to bold reforms that opened banking and telecommunications to competition. The UN Global Compact's top leader says small businesses, young entrepreneurs, and women are driving the country's remarkable growth.
Nigeria's government just launched a new fund offering affordable loans to over 6,000 young business owners who've completed specialized training. The GROW Fund bridges the gap between skills and capital, tackling one of Africa's biggest barriers to youth entrepreneurship. #
Young entrepreneurs from Jordan, Madagascar, and Tunisia just won a major tech competition for building solutions that save lives, protect the environment, and solve real problems. Their innovations tackle workplace safety, clean energy, and water conservation across Africa and the Middle East.
Young business leaders from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon just completed an intensive entrepreneurship program in Japan, learning skills to tackle food security challenges back home. The UN training equipped them with real-world business tools and hope for their communities.
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