Building Future Innovators

When my daughter asked me how businesses make money, I realized something: we teach kids to save their allowance, but we rarely teach them how to actually track  whether they're making or losing money. That's where income statements come in. It's Not Just About Business Here's the thing—most kids won't grow up to be entrepreneurs. But all  of them will make financial decisions. And understanding the simple equation of "money in minus money out equals what you keep" is foundat

Your 12-year-old just made $50 selling slime at school. They're thrilled. They're already planning how to spend it. But here's the question you should be asking: "Did you actually make  $50?" If your kid spent $35 on glitter, glue, and containers, they didn't make $50. They made $15. And if they don't understand that difference, they're not running a business—they're running an expensive hobby. This is where an income statement comes in. And no, it's not too advanced for kids

So you've learned about the freemium model—where everything's "free" until it's not. But here's the thing: that's just one  way companies make money in today's world. Spoiler alert: There are a LOT of different playbooks, and they're all around you. That combo meal at McDonald's? Business strategy. Those expensive printer ink cartridges? Also a business strategy. The fact that your iPhone costs a fortune but apps are cheap? You guessed it—strategy. This week, we're diving int