The Big Idea

Most teens land summer jobs involving an hourly wage, a uniform, or a lawn mower (or all of the above). But a few teens conceive of and execute a business plan, all before leaving high school.

Do you know of a future Bill Gates, executing a genius, or at least wildly popular, business idea from their bedroom? Tell us their story -- what's the concept and how was it executed? Is the business going to put them through college, pay for their parent's house, or is it just enough to fund a social life? Finally, what plans does this young entrepreneur (which can be you!) have for the future?