Google is lighting up with searches like “how to start a business as a teen” and “Gen Z entrepreneurship.” And Cory Thompson Fruita couldn’t be more excited. As a longtime mentor and advocate for young entrepreneurs in Grand Junction, Cory sees this shift as a revolution in mindset.
Young people aren’t waiting to be told what’s possible—they’re building businesses in e-commerce, creative services, and tech, all before 25. Cory believes this isn’t just a trend, it’s the new normal.
Through workshops and one-on-one mentorship, Cory Thompson Grand Junction teaches students in Fruita CO how to turn ideas into action. From basic budgeting to branding and social media, he emphasizes not just making money, but creating purpose-driven impact.
In a time when traditional career paths feel uncertain, entrepreneurship is empowering a new generation to take control of their future.
Explore Cory’s work with young business minds on the Youth Empowerment Hub and Leadership Through Action.
And for students looking to take their dreams to the next level, the Cory Thompson Scholarship Fund offers support that’s both financial and motivational.