Our champion in the Start-Up Tweens category at the recent Young Entrepreneur X Factor (YEX)!

At just 8 years old, 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗴 saw a problem and decided to change the game…literally - winning him the CHAMPION title in the Start-Up Tweens category at the recent 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗫 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 (𝗬𝗘𝗫) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 💡
After experiencing unkind words from his peers and seeing his sister go through the same, Ashton wanted to create a solution. That’s how his winning creation, 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 💖 was born — a fun and interactive card game that teaches kids about 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🕊️
With the guidance of his 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 teachers, Ashton refined his pitch, worked on his confidence, and pushed through challenges like stuttering to deliver a winning presentation. And now? He’s inspiring other kids to turn their ideas into real-world impact! 🌍
His thoughts on joining YEX 2025? “𝘐𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵. 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘩, 𝘨𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵!” 💪🏼
When young minds take action, they don’t just create businesses — they create change. 🌍 Who knows what incredible ideas the next young entrepreneur will bring to life?

Watch the full testimonial video here and learn more about our school here!