Massachusetts brothers started junk-removal business as teenagers with $4,000 pickup truck; it made $3.04 million in 2025 & now targets $5 million in revenue in 2026Massachusetts brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney turned a $4,000 used pickup truck and a teenage side hustle into Junk Teens, a multimillion-...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
The rise of the wedding entrepreneur: How India’s celebrations are creating new creative businessesIndia's wedding industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, evolving into a diverse and complex sector that goes beyond traditional...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
6 Business frameworks every entrepreneur should know before scalingScaling a business brings more customers, costs, people, and decisions. Simple business frameworks can help entrepreneurs assess opportunit...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Meet Maya Penn, the teenage entrepreneur who turned handmade accessories into a sustainable fashion business, generated tens of thousands of dollars in sales, and donated part of her profits to charityMaya Penn began her entrepreneurial journey at age 8 by creating ribbon headbands for family friends. Her curiosity eventually developed in...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Meet Moziah Bridges, the 12-year-old Memphis entrepreneur who turned his love of sewing into a bow-tie business generating around $150,000 in sales while giving back to children in his communityMoziah Bridges began making bow ties at age 9 after developing a strong interest in fashion and sewing. With guidance from his grandmother,...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
In 1967, Ralph Lauren started with a $50,000 loan and one line of neckties; that small tie business became a multibillion-dollar global fashion empireRalph Lauren began his business with a modest loan and a bold idea for neckties. This initial venture evolved into a vast lifestyle and fas...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
ET Under 40 2026: How technology is creating younger leadersThe rise of technology is paving the way for younger Indians to step into leadership roles much earlier. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw predicts that ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
'A senior citizen among India’s young achievers': From Burnol to burn rate, how the vocabulary of business has changedDuring The Economic Times 40 Under Forty awards, a seasoned jury member is struck by the dynamic energy of the young honourees. He highligh...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur: Entrepreneurs highlight new growth opportunitiesThe ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur, concluded on a strong note, with industry leaders emphasising greater collaboration among businesses...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Navya Naveli Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, says young people want purpose, not just profit: What daughter of Rs 32,500-crore Escorts Kubota chief Nikhil Nanda says about Gen ZNavya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, has said young people today are looking beyond financial success a...
14 Sep, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Meet Mikaila Ulmer, the young entrepreneur who turned her family lemonade recipe into a growing business while donating part of her profits to help save endangered beesMikaila Ulmer turned two childhood bee stings into an unexpected business idea. After learning how important bees are to pollination, the y...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Satin Finserv Limited launches 'Sankalp by Satin Finserv: The Climate Edition' to back India's next generation of climate innovatorsSatin Finserv Limited has announced the launch of ' The Climate Edition', a national initiative aimed at discovering and supporting student...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
ET 40 Under 40 2026: Meet the 40 young leaders shaping India's futureThe Economic Times 40 under Forty celebrates its twelfth edition, honoring diverse young leaders. This year's cohort reflects evolving lead...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.27 AM IST
Meet Pilar Gravitte, the 12-year-old California entrepreneur who turned a lemonade recipe into a small business, generated $1,830 in sales, and donated $390 to families affected by cancerPilar Gravitte, a 12-year-old entrepreneur from Lomita, California, was named the 2025 National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year by Lemonade ...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Mila Kunis: “Teens are dealing with the same problems now in the '90s as they… – Inspiring lessons on teenage, growing older, experiences, struggles and why every generation has its challenges by the American actress known for her powerful performances and deep insights on youth and trendsQuote of the Day by Mila Kunis: Mila Kunis’s quote, “Teens are dealing with the same problems now in the '90s as they did back in the '70s,...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Founder built a Rs 430 cr business in 4 years 'without a fancy car or watch'. He shares the mindset and a lesson for young entrepreneursA New York-based CEO built a $45 million, or around Rs 430 crore, business in four years while paying himself only $40,000, roughly Rs 37 l...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Meet 13-year-old Malaki Conteh: How selling plants at 6 helped him pay £4,000 school fees and build a businessAt just 13 years old, Malaki Conteh initiated a plant-selling venture to finance his singing lessons. This entrepreneurial spirit has led t...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.08 PM IST