# Teentrepreneurs Ambitious tween and teen entrepreneurs are on the rise. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Mar 25, 2011, updated Mar 29, 2011 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/teen-entrepreneurs ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.7/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Teentrepreneurs trend? **Teentrepreneurs:** Teen celebs are creating unique names for themselves with self-branded products, encouraging the average teenager with a great idea to pursue his or her dreams. This is the era of teen entrepreneurs, many of whom can boast successful ventures before even attending their senior proms. Teens have a powerful influence on their target audience, which means smart brands will have to keep their eyes on the sophomore business expert. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: May 17, 2009 to Oct 12, 2010 - Published: Mar 25, 2011 ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Trend signals for Teentrepreneurs Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 72%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 61% - Activity: 72% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Teentrepreneurs trend 8 featured examples from May 17, 2009 to Oct 12, 2010. - [Crazy Club Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicolai-levin): 15-Year-Old Nicolai Levin is a Nightlife Photographer (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The rise of niche genres like nightlife photography presents an opportunity for photography businesses to attract more specialized clientele and develop new products and services. - [Celeb Hipster Fashion Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twenty-something-endorsements): Hilary Duff's Femme for DKNY Collection is Rocker-Chic (Category: Marketing) Implication: The fashion industry could benefit from offering more affordable and accessible clothing lines with celebrity endorsements. - [Real Life Spiderboys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hibiki-kono): Hibiki Kono Invents an Amazing Device to Climb Walls (Category: World) Implication: Home appliance manufacturers can invest in wall-climbing vacuum cleaner technology to target new customer segments. - [Adorable Celeb Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-max-azria-line): The Miley Cyrus Max Azria Line for Walmart is Cuter than Expected (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The fashion industry can benefit from responding to new trends in celebrity fashion collaborations, inclusive and body positive fashion, as well as an increased demand for sustain… - [Teen Skincare Entrepreneurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ava-anderson): Ava Anderson is Taking Over the Beauty Industry (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruption can come from introducing clean, non-toxic alternatives in the beauty and cosmetics industry. - [Wizardly Tween Collections (UPDATE)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selena-gomez-dream-out-loud): The Selena Gomez 'Dream Out Loud' Line (Category: Fashion) Implication: There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the retail fashion industry by catering to tween fashion with affordable and trendy collections. - [Tween CEOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-dance-academy): 11-Year-Old Amiya's Mobile Dance Academy is a Dance Studio on Wheels (Category: Social Good) Implication: The education industry can benefit from innovative teaching programs that incorporate physical activity into the curriculum. - [Pop Megastar Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-bieber-nail-polish): Glam Up Your Teeny-Bopping Fingers with the Justin Bieber Nail Polish (Category: Celebs) Implication: The Justin Bieber nail polish collection represents an disruptive innovation opportunity within the cosmetics industry to target celebrity-obsessed consumers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - [Luxury Electrification](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/luxury-electrification) (Autos) - [Effortless Rounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/golf-training-devices) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)