Are you a high school student with a game-changing idea, but do not know how to bring it to life?
Welcome to Sparkbuddies!
This is our very first newsletter, and whether you’re a student dreaming of finding a community of young entrepreneurs like yourself or want to learn how to launch your business, you’re in the right place.
Sparkbuddies is a community-led platform built by teen entrepreneurs for teen entrepreneurs.
We’re a safe space for high school students who want to build startups, share their journeys, and learn from one another. Through this newsletter, we’ll be sharing:
No-code tools to help you build tech products fast
Exclusive interviews and insights from teen founders
Regular business ideas and pitch inspiration
Tips on launching your first startup, even if you’re starting from scratch
At Sparkbuddies, our mission is to empower high school entrepreneurs by providing a supportive platform to bring their innovative ideas to life. We strive to create a safe and encouraging environment where teens can confidently share their businesses, connect with peers, and transform the often intimidating process of launching a first business into an achievable and exciting journey.
How was Sparkbuddies born?
I’m Esther, the founder of Sparkbuddies.
When I first started my business journey, I did not know how to build a team, find mentors, or get people to care about my ideas. Most online content is intended for adults and is often expensive to access. Therefore, I created Sparkbuddies, a space where people like you can find community, clarity, and the courage to move forward.
I was born in Singapore and moved to Paris when I was 8. Back then, I knew very little about entrepreneurship. At 14, after relocating to Toronto, I discovered a passion for both business and writing. I joined my school’s newspaper club and eventually became co-editor-in-chief, which helped me expand my love for writing. That same drive, but for business, led me to compete in the Blue Ocean pitch competition, where I placed in the top 3% and earned a spot in LaunchX 2025. Now I’m building Sparkbuddies with a team to empower other students to do the same.
Our ultimate goal at Sparkbuddies is to establish local chapters where entrepreneurs can come together, network, and discuss their business ideas; host a pitch competition judged by real AI startup founders; and offer mentorship opportunities to entrepreneurs.
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