Teentrepreneurs was started in 2018 in memory of Nick Spaid supporting teen entrepreneurs from Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Nick, a former Hersey student, was inspired to pursue international business after taking Dan Vesper's entrepreneur class.

Every year, we provide a $1,000 innovation award to the top Hersey start-up to honor Nick's legacy. This award honors Nick's aspirations and others who carry their dreams forward! Please consider joining our fund raiser to help us reach our $1,000 goal. I will post the winning team late April 2025! Winners are judged by community leaders at this yearly event!