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At Just 13 Years Old, She Earned $6 Million with a Sugar-Free Lollipop
Alina featured on exame. 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...
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Gen Z Founders Building Businesses Before Graduation — Featuring Zolli Candy’s Alina Morse
Teen entrepreneurship is growing in a big way. A recent Junior Achievement study found that 3 in 5 teens would rather start their own business than have a traditional job. Armed with digital tools, creativity, and purpose, young founders are...
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Zolli Candy's Alina Morse in AInvest: Solving Real Problems Leads to Success
Teen-Led Startups: The Curiosity-Driven Edge or Hype-Driven Mirage? The AInvest article takes a thoughtful look at the rise of youth-led startups, exploring why some succeed while others fade away. It highlights the risks of overvaluation while celebrating the companies that...
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How a 7-Year-Old Turned a Dentist’s Advice into a Million-Dollar Candy Company
At just 7 years old, Alina Morse turned a simple, dentist-inspired idea into a million-dollar business. Using her birthday savings, she founded Zolli Candy to create sugar-free, teeth-friendly lollipops kids could enjoy without guilt. Starting in her Michigan kitchen with...
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Congratulations to Alina for Making the List of Most Successful Young Entrepreneurs in the World!
Alina made Nubia's list of most successful entrepreneurs, and we want to thank you for being a part of Zolli Candy's journey and success! We're thrilled that our message and mission for clean teeth, healthy snacks, and happy smiles are...
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Alina Morse was 9 with a Business Idea - and Her Parents Took it Seriously
Alina's story is an inspiration, one that couldn't have happened without supportive parents that took her seriously. Learn more about Alina and her family's unique approach to building a successful candy company — and the valuable lessons we can take...
