Welcome to the Clever Tykes blog We blog about raising entrepreneurial kids. Topics include entrepreneurial and enterprise education, research and resources, news and inspiring stories. We share insights from parents and educators and fascinating anecdotes from the childhoods of successful entrepreneurs. To receive our blogs straight to...
When entrepreneur and author Daniel Priestley's son asked the question, "How do you make money?", Daniel's response helped set the tone for financial abundance and being creative. "I said, well, there's lots of ways to make money. There's all sorts of money opportunities everywhere. There's lots...
Phil Knight is an American businessman, best known for being the co-founder of the globally renowned Nike brand and its iconic swoosh logo. With his visionary mindset and relentless drive, Knight's path led him to attain billionaire status. Join us as we delve into the...
Believe it or not, financial literacy varies wildly between individuals. It can be hard for kids to grasp concepts around money with so much of it being digital nowadays. It may seem a far-off reality, but the time will come when your kids need to...
Jilliene Helman, CEO and co-founder of RealtyMogul, talks about what she learned whilst growing up in a family of entrepreneurs. “In my childhood home, business was one of the most common topics of dinnertime conversation. And the entrepreneurial focus of our upbringing had a lasting impact...
In today's rapidly evolving world, there's a powerful force shaping our lives and our children's futures: artificial intelligence (AI). From helpful virtual assistants to self-driving cars, AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives. As parents or educators, it's important to understand how AI...
In a conversation on the Masters of Scale podcast series, Brian Chesky, CEO and co-founder of AirBNB, shared his childhood fascination with redesigning everything from toys to tennis shoes - a drive for problem solving that would help him reshape how we travel. “I remember the...
Pop quiz, parents! What do you get when you mix a pinch of positivity, a dollop of dreaming big, and a whole lot of gratitude? The answer is an abundance mindset! But unlike a secret sauce in a master chef's kitchen, this recipe isn't locked...
Warren Edward Buffett, the man known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 30th, 1930. Buffett is regarded as one of the most successful businessmen of all time and his investment strategies at his firm Berkshire Hathaway have been lauded...
In his own LinkedIn article, bestselling author and renowned sales trainer Grant Cardone talks about the life philosophy he developed whilst growing up without his father. “When I was 10, my dad died of a heart attack. Growing up without the direction of a father was...
Confidence is one of the most important attributes a child can have as they grow into adults. Self-confidence helps children succeed in school, make friends, and develop the skills they need to become happy and successful grown-ups. Unfortunately, many kids struggle with low self-esteem and...
Sara Blakely is a force to be reckoned with in the business world. Born on February 27, 1971, in Clearwater, Florida, she is best known as the founder and CEO of Spanx, a company that revolutionised the shapewear industry. Blakely's entrepreneurial journey began with a...
Ambition can be found in virtually anyone who has become successful or done something noteworthy. These individuals imagined a better future for themselves or decided they wanted to achieve something and they worked to make that a reality. To this end, ambition is a key...
Perseverance is the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. It is a strong determination to achieve a goal, regardless of the obstacles or challenges that may arise. Perseverance is a trait that can be developed in children from...
Bill Gates is one of the most influential people of the 21st century and was, for many years, the richest man in the world. He co-founded the tech company Microsoft and has gone on to give a huge proportion of his wealth to good causes...
Larry Page, co-founder of Google, gave an interview for Fortune magazine in which he described the hardships of his grandfather’s story, and how it led to him wanting to make Google an entirely different kind of workplace. One that, instead of crushing the dreams of...
Bernard Arnault became the richest person on the planet in December 2022 with a net worth of over $180bn according to Forbes. Arnault cofounded LVMH; the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate, owning 75 brands including Benefit Cosmetics, Luis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Tag Hauer, Bulgari...
Problem-solving skills are massively important. We all encounter challenges in our personal lives and in work and business. Being able to address problems and get confident in solving them is something we can't take for granted for children growing up today. This article is all...
Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of the world’s largest e-commerce company Amazon, is widely regarded as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in modern history. He has achieved remarkable success in his life, but many people don’t know much about his childhood. In this...
On Technium founder Kevin Kelly's 68th birthday, he published a fascinating article called 68 bits of unsolicited advice. One bit of advice concerned mastery, and was far more practical advice than "follow your dreams" or similar. Here's what he said: "Following your bliss is a recipe for paralysis...
Resilience is one of the most valuable characteristics a child can develop. Everyone faces setbacks and challenging times, and building resilience in your kids is a gift that will set them up for greater success and happiness throughout their lives. Nana korobi, ya oki is a Japanese...
I am a huge advocate of the entrepreneurial messages and characteristics that you are driving. I think it is a fantastic idea to instil the idea of entrepreneurship into children from a young age. This is a great way to open children up to the idea of not always following conventional paths and giving them the belief and confidence to pursue their own creative business ideas.
The Clever Tykes series are such a wonderful way to introduce ‘enterprise’ to children from a young age – I can’t recommend them highly enough, and strongly urge parents to read along with their child as there is no doubt the stories will stimulate lots of questions and interest!
I found Walk-it Willow easy to read and full of lovely messages that children can take from it. It touched on taking responsibility, problem solving, admitting mistakes and also the work it takes to run a small business. Willow is entertaining but very human. A lovely story.