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Company Building: Should you start a company as a 14/15 year old when you have got a good idea an you are able to make it real (Design, development, etc.) ?
Danielle Maveal, Brand manager + community hacker answered:

Yes! I ran a silk-screen printing business when I was 15. It was a great learning experience.

Do you ever watch Shark Tank? This episode has all kid/teen entrepreneurs:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/12/shark-tank-kids-episode_n_4950983.html

Here's a Ted talk check out:
https://www.ted.com/talks/maya_penn_meet_a_young_entrepreneur_cartoonist_designer_activist

Remember, most adult entrepreneurs have no idea what they are doing! We try things, see what sticks, and learn from our mistakes.

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