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Bakers, builders, artists, hustlers. Every founder here is under 25 and running a real business in our community. Follow them, hire them, eat their food.

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01/06Food

Loaf & Lemon

age 17
Amara O.

"Sourdough delivered by bike across the east end."

Started baking from her parents' kitchen during grade 10. Now runs a Saturday subscription with 40+ households.

Toronto, ON
Featured by Inspiro Youth
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02/06Fashion

Northside Threads

age 19
Devon K.

"Hand-screen-printed tees telling local stories."

Self-taught screen printer. Donates 10% of every drop to neighbourhood youth programs.

Scarborough, ON
Featured by Inspiro Youth
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03/06Tech

Studybuddy AI

age 16
Priya N.

"A chat tutor built by students, for students."

Built her first prototype at a weekend hackathon. Now used by 300+ classmates for exam prep.

Mississauga, ON
Featured by Inspiro Youth
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04/06Art

Block & Brush

age 20
Marcus T.

"Custom mural commissions for small businesses."

Painted his first storefront mural at 17. Has since completed 12 commissions across the GTA.

Toronto, ON
Featured by Inspiro Youth
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05/06Service

Neighbour Lawn Co.

age 18
Sofia L.

"Reliable lawn care run by high school students."

Hires and trains a rotating crew of 6 students every summer. Profits fund their post-secondary savings.

Etobicoke, ON
Featured by Inspiro Youth
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06/06Wellness

Pause Tea Bar

age 19
Hana M.

"Pop-up matcha & herbal blends at local markets."

Started serving tea at her mosque's youth nights. Now a weekend fixture at three farmers markets.

North York, ON
Featured by Inspiro Youth

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