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Startup Stories of Young Founders
At StarterSky, we feature young entrepreneurs who are courageous. Who didn’t wait. The ones who took the leap. You will find young founder stories from around the world building real companies.
These young entrepreneur interviews dive deep into the journey of a new entrepreneur.
What you will find here:
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The highs and lows - the wins, the losses and everything in between
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Startups from scratch - AI startups to D2C to social enterprises, these young entrepreneurs are shaping the future of businesses.
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Behind the scenes - The motivation, mindset and the execution - how they are building.
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Underrated voices - Founders building something amazing who haven’t been heard.
Their journeys are real and powerful and proof that all you need is to start and execute. Just a plan and some action.
Are you ready to start your journey?
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I charged £7.81/hour. It led to £100K+ in client business.
4 years ago, I made a bizarre decision (That changed my life, forever). I started posting on LinkedIn every day. Just me, a 21-year-old student intern… With 0 credible work experience.
How 7 failed startups have led to one life saving idea
Hi, I am Harsh and I am 25 years old. I started my corporate journey when I was 18. I always wanted to start and grow a business. I do not come from a wealthy family, but I kept hustling by doing a 9-5 job and, side by side, kept trying to build my own startup.
Meet the 22 year old IIT Delhi founder bringing people together
My name is Akshat Singh. I am a Civil Engineering undergraduate at IIT Delhi and the CEO & Founder of TraBii. I have dedicated my academic and entrepreneurial journey to understanding the challenges of modern social interactions and finding ways to bridge the gap between digital overload and genuine, in-person connections. Currently, I am channeling my passion into developing TraBii, an AI-powered event discovery platform that not only curates personalized social experiences but also simplifies group coordination.
How I Built a Digital Marketing Agency from Scratch
I'm Rishabh Mishra, the founder and director of Social Pulse Agency, a digital marketing firm. We are passionate about helping local startups and small to medium-sized businesses grow their online presence and achieve sustainable growth. We offer a full suite of digital marketing services, including SEO, social media management, content marketing, paid advertising, and website development, all tailored to early-stage ventures' unique needs and budgets.
Bootstrapped, Ranked #1 on Product Hunt, and Solving Job Rejections with AI
Hi, I’m Rohith Reddy, co-founder of ResumeUp.AI. I graduated in Computer Science from IIIT and started my career as a Software Engineer at ADP. Later on, I joined YuppTV, where I led engineering teams and built successful products from scratch. Ever since my early days in tech, I’ve loved building new things. That zeal led me to start a few tools that have acquired 200K monthly users.
How Ayushi Built a People-First Brand by 23
Hi! I’m Ayushi, a 23-year-old entrepreneur based in Delhi, India. I currently run my own marketing agency where I help businesses grow through both organic and paid marketing strategies. I’m passionate about helping brands scale their presence online and drive real results.
Bootstrapped & Bold: Khushi Verma’s Journey
I am Khushi Verma, Founder of GraphFix, a marketing and design agency. We help in growing the socials of brands and companies providing services such as social media marketing and management. We also provide graphic design services such as website design, logo and branding.
Built a Career platform for 1,000+ CAs without any funding
It was not a glamorous start. Having grown up in a small town in Jharkhand, where further studies were not the conventional course of action, I was the first member of my family to move away from the conventional practice of following the family business. On finishing my early education in my hometown, I shifted to Kolkata to study Chartered Accountancy. I was elected during my stay as a Student Council Member of ICAI and also completed my articleship from a Big 4 firm, getting hands-on industry experience.
How She Built a $320,000 street food business
I’m Sapna Saini, the founder of Fusion Story, a fast-growing QSR brand that brings fusion flavors to Indian street food. I started my career in marketing and worked my way up to becoming the Marketing Head of a leading burger chain in Delhi. However, I always wanted to build something of my own, so I took the plunge into entrepreneurship with just ₹17,000.
Hustle, Heart & Visey: Making startup life easier
Every founder’s journey is different, but one challenge remains universal: navigating the maze of securing funding, mentorship, legal support, and team-building. Instead of getting lost in the process, Visey brings the best streamlined system directly to them. We’re building an ecosystem where founders no longer feel stuck or alone, but empowered to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Ex-Bain, now building Voice AI agents that help recruit and never ghost candidates
I’m Maitreya, a 27-year-old founder building Bolna, a platform to create intelligent Voice AI Agents that screen and manage candidates throughout the recruitment process.
I was 15, clinically depressed, and ignored—So I built a mental health revolution
I started my first nonprofit, the Teen Mental Health Society, when I was just 16 years old. It was during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—a time when uncertainty and isolation weighed heavily on young people’s mental well-being.
The Mental health system Is failing kids—Here’s how I’m fixing It
My name is Sophia, and I’m the founder of Kanjo, the first pre-diagnostic model for pediatric mental health. I’m 27 years old, and I started this business when I was 24. Prior to this, I also founded a tech company at the age of 21.
I’m originally from London, though my family is Persian. My mother left Iran during the revolution in 1979 and has since rebuilt her life here in the UK as an entrepreneur herself. Her journey and resilience have greatly inspired me in my own path.
I’m originally from London, though my family is Persian. My mother left Iran during the revolution in 1979 and has since rebuilt her life here in the UK as an entrepreneur herself. Her journey and resilience have greatly inspired me in my own path.
How I am teaching kids about Climate Education
Hi, I’m Reshuka, a new mom, educator and climate enthusiast, based in Hampi and Hyderabad, India.
How I am building 3 businesses at 20 years old!
Hi, I'm Aditya Gaurav, a 20-year-old living in Mumbai, India. I run three businesses currently.
How I am building the Mr. Beast B2B business
Hi, I’m Phil Sergenti, 22 years old from Italy, but currently living as a digital nomad. I am working on my startup, First which I launched in 2024. We are Building the Mr Beast of B2B.
How I started my Smart Pet Collar business
My name is Saiprasad Pandilwar and I’m 21 years old, based in India. I am working on my startup, MyPerro which I launched in October 2023.
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