At Just 13 Years Old, She Earned $6 Million with a Sugar-Free Lollipop
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Alina Morse is a standout example of young entrepreneurship. At just 7 years old, she began researching how to create a sugar-free candy—motivated by a simple comment from her dentist that “sweets are bad for your teeth.”
After countless kitchen experiments using no artificial dyes, vegan ingredients, and smile-friendly sweeteners, she launched Zolli Candy. Her product, the now-famous ZolliPops, quickly became a sensation.
By 2018, at only 13 years old, her company had already reached US$6 million in revenue (around R$32 million). Zolli Candy also expanded into more than 25,000 stores across the U.S.
Today, as a young adult and CEO, Alina credits her success to childlike curiosity—proof that asking questions, testing ideas, and believing in your vision can take you further than you ever imagined.