The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast: Recent Episodes
Melissa Khasbagan
Welcome to The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast where you’ll hear about the startups' teens created and learn about their struggles and successes along the way.
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This will be used as part of an audio curriculum for 1000 Books, a not for profit organization that provides English and entrepreneur resources to students in rural areas. Check it out at 1000booksfor.org
In the ninth episode of The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast, I interviewed Gavin Cosgrave: founder of the Santa Clara Podcast and student at Santa Clara University in the Bay Area
In this episode, you will learn:
- How Gavin founded PreFlight in high school
- How Gavin started a podcast at his university and interviewed his notable faculty and inspiring students at his school
- How teens and young adults can use age to their advantage
Link to Gavin’s podcast: https://www.voicesofsantaclara.com/
In the eighth episode of The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast, I interviewed Annie Pan: founder of ResightAI and based in the Bay Area.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why Annie decided to start Resight AI
- The different entrepreneurial ventures Annie has founded (starting from middle school!)
- The importance of starting from a young age
In the seventh episode of The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast, I interviewed Victor Ye: founder of InnovaYouth and based in Los Angeles, California.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why Victor decided to start InnovaYouth
- The importance of career readiness as a teenager
- How to get started with career readiness
In the sixth episode of The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast, I interviewed Varun Jawarani: founder of Fermion Speaker Series and based in Austin, Texas.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why Fermion Speaker Series seeks to educate more high schoolers about STEM
- How Varun's interest in STEM led him to create Fermion Speaker Series
- Effective tools to help manage time and avoid procrastination
In the fifth episode of The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast, I interviewed Sidharth Srinivasan: founder of Trashbots and based in Austin, Texas. Trashbots creates low-cost STEM kits with an artistic twist; they recently raised $30,000 in funding!
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why Sidharth decided to start Trashbots from his interest in STEM
- How Sidharth balances school and Trashbots
- What it's like being in an accelerator in high school
Click here to check out Trashbots!
In the fourth episode of The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast, I interviewed Peter Moua: founder of Just a Swing and based in San Diego, California.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why Peter decided to start Just a Swing
- How Peter's background helped him find his passion
- Tips for introverts in the business world
In the third episode of The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast, I interviewed Avery Goodwin: founder of Teen Musicians of Austin and based in Austin, Texas.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How Avery first got interested in songwriting
- How she pivoted her Teen Musicians of Austin to focus on Avery Goodwin Music
- The importance of having a support system
Check out what Avery's songs!
Circles
Suzy Girl
Anything other than Hey
In the second episode of The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast, I interviewed Minh Tran: founder of STEMchats and based in Louisville, Kentucky.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why Minh decided to create STEMchats
- How Minh's background influenced his involvement with STEM
- Why companies SHOULD use social media
Check out what Minh is a part of!
The Student Scientist
JUV Consulting
StemCHATS
In the first episode of The Teen Entrepreneur Podcast, I interviewed Skylar Intag: founder and CEO of TeenLink and based in Austin, Texas.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why Skylar decided to create TeenLink
- Why any teen can become an entrepreneur
- How anyone can apply an entrepreneurial mindset
For more information on TeenLink:
teenlinkinc.com