If you haven’t yet registered for Dr. Shefali Tsabary’s free live event — why?

I’m seriously asking.

I mean, it’s free, and being Oprah’s favorite parenting guru, she’s in pretty high demand.

This rare session will focus on:

• Using “conscious parenting” to set your kid up for success

• Discovering your kid’s unique passions

• Nurturing those passions to unlock their superpowers

In today’s issue:

🤔 Flash poll results: The businesses your kid can start.

💰️These kids rock: They just won a $10k investment.

🎓️Notable nibbles: The states with the highest (and lowest) grad rates, the benefits of audio books, a positive outcome from a Taylor Swift obsession, and more!

^{FLASH POLL RESULTS}

Last week we asked you…

^{THESE KIDS ROCK}

And the winners are… 👏

Four weeks ago, Rohan R, Rohan G, Tristan, Donovan, and Hasini didn’t even know each other.

Like high schoolers all over the country, they were wrapping up their school year and preparing for the summer.

Except their summer plans included Prequel BETA Camp. 👊

And on Tuesday, they were one of three finalist teams competing for a $10k investment in their new startup, LinkUp.

LinkUp is a “community platform for teens, designed to foster teamwork, accountability, and a sense of belonging through structured, in-person physical activities and events.”

These kids conceived the idea, created a business plan, procured partners (including Life Time Fitness), and delivered programming resulting in over $2k in revenue—

In only four weeks.🤯

In their presentation, they were able to clearly articulate their:

• Current traction

• Market demand

• And future plans for their already thriving business, culminating in an estimated $100k in revenue over the next 12 months. 🤑

Competition was tough, with the top 3 teams earning a combined $9k+ in revenue over the last month, but LinkUp edged out the other finalists SynapseHub and Poppy to win a $10k non-equity seed investment. 👏

With that investment, they plan to partner with more companies, develop a custom app, and “lead a movement that inspires teens to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.”

The first summer cohort of Prequel BETA Camp earned over $20k in four weeks, and the second cohort is already underway! 

Kids are capable of far more than we give them credit for.

This is proof. 👊

Congratulations to the LinkUp team, and all of the other Prequel BETA Camp finalists and graduates! 🎓️

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👉Follow LinkUp on Instagram.

👉Check out the highlights reel from the entire cohort.

^{NOTABLE NIBBLES}

I’ve got my finger on the pulse of stories that matter to you 👇️

🎓 Location, location, location: The states where kids are most (and least) likely to graduate high school.

🧠Another argument in favor of AI in the classroom: Why some believe there is far more opportunity than risk with using AI to test our kids.

🏘️Relocation remorse: If you move a lot with your family, you may want to pay special attention to your kid’s mental health.

⏱️ Wow, that’s fast: The Rubik’s Cube just turned 50, and one teen can solve it in under six seconds.

🎧 Have a listen: Why you should lean into audio books and away from reading on screens with your kids.

🎤 Nifty Swiftie: Your daughter’s Taylor Swift obsession could be boosting her mental health. And yes, there is actual science.

🤯 Only two weeks: One of the most compelling studies yet on the benefits of reducing screen time.

⚖️ ICYMI: Train your kid to get better at taking risks.

Hope you enjoyed today’s issue!

Until next time,

Ivy

CEO — Prequel

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