In an era dominated by technological advancements, changing job roles and constant innovation, a new breed of kids is coming up—myKidPreneurs, the startup generation! They are the ones who are not postponing their entrepreneurial dreams to adulthood. Quite the opposite, they are already pretty active and their things are along the lines of coming up with ideas, starting small businesses, mastering monetary skills, and so on. myKidPreneurs are not just considered as the changing factor in education, success, and the power of youthful brains thinking differently. The Rise of the Startup Generation In the past, the entire process of education was aimed at getting good grades and the development of entrepreneurship was merely a skill to be acquired later in life. But this trend is witnessing a change of sorts. The youngsters have been hearing the success stories of their peers all over the world and they also have access to the same technology and social media as the adults. Thus, they realize that age is no longer a barrier to the innovation process. Kids are now able to do everything from making apps to making handmade products, running online stores, and starting community initiatives, all of which are part of the startup culture. The new generation of entrepreneurs is driven by tech. The tools that once used to be overpriced and complicated, like website builders, digital design platforms, and online markets, are now easy to use and sometimes even free of charge. A child who has a laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone can easily bring his or her idea to life. This kind of setting gives children the power to explore, face failure, learn, and try again, which are the basic characteristics of an entrepreneur. What Defines a myKidPreneur? A myKidPreneur is more than a child who simply wishes to earn some cash. Such children are young philosophers who recognize difficulties and visualize answers. They are inquisitive, imaginative, and are not scared to go out and get things started. Partly they sell product, partly they provide networking, and in many cases addressing social problems such as environment, sustainability or community service.
