The 14-Year-Old CEO

Hillary Yip, a 14-year-old entrepreneur from Hong Kong, is the founder and CEO of Minder Minders, a language learning app that connects kids globally in a peer-to-peer environment. Inspired by her own language learning challenges, she developed the app to provide a fun and effective way for kids to learn languages and make friends. With users in over fifty countries, Hillary manages her role as CEO by pitching, developing investor decks, and executing marketing strategies. Despite challenges related to her age and gender, she receives strong support from her family and mentors, emphasizing perseverance and dedication.

What is the primary goal of Minder Minders as described by Hillary Yip?

• To develop a social media app for teenagers

• To provide video games for kids

• To offer a peer-to-peer language learning platform

• To create educational products for adults

What inspired Hillary Yip to create Minder Minders?

• Her love for technology

• Her experience at a Chinese summer camp

• A school project

• Her parents' suggestion

How did Hillary Yip's participation in an entrepreneurship competition impact her?

• She received mentorship to continue her idea

• She won a scholarship

• She changed her career path

• She decided to quit her project

What does Hillary Yip enjoy most about being the CEO of Minder Minders?

• The opportunity to work alone

• The ability to travel

• The freedom and flexibility

• The financial benefits

What does Hillary Yip believe is crucial to overcoming challenges related to age and gender?

• Proving doubters wrong through continued effort

• Ignoring the challenges

• Changing her identity

• Seeking constant validation from others