This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. See how Sophia Gross and Andrew Rosenstein, freshmen at AIM Academy, started their own business, Opportunity Rise, a clothing company, in May 2013 as a way to raise money and awareness for kids with learning differences.

Sophia Gross, a sophomore at AIM Academy, started a chapter of Interact Club at AIM Academy and started her own business Opportunity Rise, a clothing company, in May 2013 as a way to raise money and awareness for kids with learning differences. Sophia is also involved in TSA, Technology Student Association, for which she has attended three national conferences. She is also involved in the AIM art club, robotics club and crew team. Sophia's favorite class in school is Startup Corps, a course specially designed for teen entrepreneurs to start their own businesses.

Andrew Rosenstein, a freshman at AIM Academy, started his own business, Opportunity Rise, a clothing company, in May 2013 as a way to raise money and awareness for kids with learning differences. Andrew is a talented musician and enjoys playing the piano and singing. Andrew is also on the AIM basketball team as well as the golf team. He is an active member of Startup Corps, a course specially designed for teen entrepreneurs to start their own businesses. As a freshman, Andrew participates in AIM Academy's rigorous Honors Program.

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