Article by Milan Kordestani The business world is full of gatekeepers. Your ability to acquire funding, find business partners, network and even retain clients can hinge on signifiers outside your control. Historically, white males over the age of 35 have controlled the levers of entrepreneurship in the United States. Fortunately, the onset of the internet and technology has largely flipped this dynamic on its head. Young inventors and entrepreneurs from various backgrounds have changed the landscape, paving the way for a new generation of diverse business innovators. However, while these changes have opened the door for young entrepreneurs, it hasn’t made the path easy—particularly for teenagers. When I launched my first startup, Milan Farms, I was 16 years old. In the subsequent years, I focused on new businesses, including Guin Records, an artist-driven hip hop label I co-founded with my sister, Misha. Though becoming a serial entrepreneur in my youth comes …
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