Teens are building million-dollar businesses with Amazon
Young business owners with innovative new products are able to reach millions of customers through Amazon. Rachel Zietz, 21 Founder, Gladiator Lacrosse Rachel Zietz founded Gladiator Lacrosse in 2012, when she was a 13-year-old lacrosse player and entrepreneur. Like all lacrosse players, Rachel wanted to improve her game—but she found limited options. Her coaches advised her […]
10 Young Entrepreneurs To Keep An Eye On In 2020
By Lliam Nelson Last updated Aug 26, 2020 2020 has been an emerging year for the world of entrepreneurship, specifically amongst teenagers. From being quarantined and away from their peers, I have seen a growing number of teenagers starting businesses this year. Here are the top 10 young entrepreneurs to keep an eye on in 2020. 8. Rachel […]
Rachel Zietz ’22, student entrepreneur, named to a Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ List
Albert Jiang | December 6, 2019 | 12:39am EST Rachel Zietz ’22 said she fondly remembers being inspired by her father, entrepreneur and Touchsuite CEO Sam Zietz, from a young age. “I saw the passion in his eyes,” she explained. “And I knew that’s what I wanted for myself in the future.” At the age […]
Boca Raton father and daughter CEO duo presents at National Small Business Week: “Building a Successful Business at Any Age”
Article written by: Boca Voice | April 17, 2018 According to CISION PRWeb, Boca Raton’s National Small Business Week is presenting father and daughter CEOs Sam Zietz (50), owner of TouchSuite, a financial technology company, and his daughter, Rachel Zietz (17), founder of Gladiator Lacrosse. The unique CEO pair will be offering a discussion on […]
Mom’s Guide on Surviving Lacrosse Tournaments
If you have a new travel lacrosse athlete in your family, there’s no secret that the words “We CAN”T… We have a tournament!” is often said in your home! At this point, lacrosse is starting to be a lifestyle for you, no longer a seasonal game your kids played after the holidays. Here are five […]
‘Shark Tank’ appearance inspires teen CEO Zietz to grow company
http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/morning-edition/2016/06/shark-tank-appearance-inspires-teen-ceo-zietz-to.html By Mel Meléndez – Editor-in-Chief, South Florida Business JournalJun 13, 2016, 6:01am EDT Teen entrepreneur Rachel Zietz didn’t secure a deal during her recent appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank. But that doesn’t mean she didn’t win over the Sharks or the American public with her solid pitch for Gladiator Lacrosse. “Because I didn’t get a deal, I didn’t think people […]
Zietz Rides Wave of Success with “Shark Tank” Exposure
Gladiator Lacrosse to Appear on Shark Tank
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Kids With These Four Traits Can Grow Up To Be Great Leaders
Stefun Darts is probably not on your kid’s list of idols alongside Justin Bieber or Kylie Jenner, but he should be. 24-year old Darts, who is a college student and Founder of the non-profit Caring Heart Youth, recently presented his grandparents with a check for $15,000 to pay off their mortgage and fund a Bahamas […]
Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Business Plans To Local Investors
On April 6, 2016, the Boca Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) students will present their business plans before local investors at FAU Tech Runway. This event is from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Eighteen middle and high school students representing 14 businesses and […]
