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Teens-Only Incubator Announces First Startup Class

July 15, 2011 /

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Teens in Tech and Appcelerator have announced the first crop of startups accepted into the Teens in Tech Incubator.

The incubator was announced at the beginning of 2011 as a way for aspiring teen entrepreneurs to get hands-on instruction and mentorship to bring their ideas to life.

Lest you doubt the power of encouraging younger would-be entrepreneurs at an early stage, Jeff Haynie, co-founder and CEO of Appcelerator, said in a statement: "I started my first company when I was 14, and there were a lot of people who generously helped mentor and provide me with valuable guidance along the way. Having benefited from that support network, I think it’s important for seasoned entrepreneurs to pay it forward and proactively lend a guiding hand to our next generation of aspiring tech entrepreneurs and contribute to them hopefully building the next Google or Apple."

Jolie O’Dell

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