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Aanikh Kler

The rethinking of business from greedy to giving is the ideal that Aanikh Kler strives for. Currently 16 years old, he believes that his generation should not wait, and does not need to wait until they “grow up” to start fostering change in the world. Thus at age 13 he created his first social entrepreneurial venture: UndrTheRadr Ringtones. Inspired after a life-changing trip to Cambodia at age 13, and seeing child labor first hand, Aanikh wanted to use his education to make a difference. He has spent thousands of hours over the last three years (whilst being an active High-School Student) raising awareness through public speaking, media interviews, social media and blogging on how social entrepreneurship shifts the paradigm of business thinking and doing. Connect with Aanikh on Twitter @undrtheradr_UTR Connect with Aanikh on Instagram @aanikh_kler

Ashley Phord-Toy

A grade 9 student, Ashley Phord-Toy is extremely interested in world affairs and global politics because she loves understanding how the world around her works. In her spare time, Ashley competes in speech and debate and travels to different places to do so. In her spare time, Ashley indulges in her two favorite shows: Sherlock and Masterchef.

Ashley Wiles

Growing up in a family of runners, Ashley Wiles fell in love with the running community at the age of 5 and has spent much of her 20s running around the world. As a life coach she realized that many people connect physical activity with weight loss taking the fun out of the activity, and often leading to decreased self-worth. After seeing Amanda Todd’s video in 2012, she created Sole Girls, a community for girls connecting tweens with physical activity and mentorship. Now, as an ironman, and a mental health advocate, she inspires people of all ages to take the first step in fun physical activity. Connect with Sole Girls http://www.solegirls.org/ Connect with Ashley on Twitter @evaruns and @sole_girls Connect with Ashley on Instagram @evaruns and @ sole_girls

Caitlin Shaw

Caitlin Shaw is a 16-year old girl from Summerland, who loves meeting new people, spreading laughter, travelling to new places, playing her music, and making the world a happier place through educating others about epilepsy. Connect with Caitlin on Twitter @sandpapersmiles

Devika Vishwanath

A 10th grade student, Devika is a true science lover. Her love for science has led her to do science projects and participate in science fairs for the last four years. She has won over ten awards for her projects, including two bronze medals at the Canada-Wide National Science Fairs. She credits her originality for her success and feels that if you stay true to yourself, it leads to more creative ideas and a more diverse world. Connect with Devika on Twitter @devikaoctober

Harrison Lee

Harrison Lee is a yo-yo fanatic and when he is not sleeping, eating or doing homework he is yo-yoing. He has been yo-yoing for 3 years and holds the title of the Canadian National Freestyle Yo-Yo Champion. Connect with Harrison on Twitter @clywharrison Connect with Harrison on Instagram @clywharrison

Noah Diguangco

Noah Diguangco is an 8-year-old businessman. He is the proud older brother of his three siblings and loves to lead by example. When he grows up, Noah aspires to be a genetic engineer. In his spare time, he likes reading, learning about dragons and swimming. Connect with Noah on Instagram @godzillaisawesome

Sean Karemaker

Sean Karemaker is an artist at heart. He spends his time working between commercial video game projects and drawing comics and painting. He often still uses the same characters he drew as a kid in his more recent work. In his spare time you can often find him travelling and camping. He loves to ride his bike and can impress you with his dobro slide guitar skills. Connect with Sean on Twitter @seankaremaker Connect with Sean on Instagram @seankaremaker

Stefan Zubovic

A 17-year-old artist and creative designer, Stefan Zubovic’s passion is to combine different technologies together to create narrative shows and visual spectacles. Stefan felt he was a creative individual at heart when he began creating firework shows in his living room, using his hands. As he grew older, the living room spectacles ceased, but his passion for creativity persisted. He loves to laugh hard and chase his dreams and hopes to inspire others to do the same.

Tessa Mouzourakis

A 16-year-old singer/songwriter, Tessa Mouzourakis has been writing songs for more than half her life now and as a result has accomplished more than she could have ever imagined. When possible, she performs at festivals and shows across the lower mainland and has even traveled and performed in Washington State and London, England. She is following her dreams and recording her debut EP album that is expected to be released in Fall 2014. Connect with Tessa on Twitter @TessaMMusic Connect with Tessa on Instagram @TessaMMusic

Veronika Copping

At 11 years of age, Veronika Copping is an extraordinary young leader and experienced speaker. Through growing her popular Juice Box recycling program at her school, Veronika has inspired others to join her in raising funds and has sponsored over 50 wheelchairs for children with disabilities in Guatemala. In 2013, Veronika was invited to travel to Guatemala to learn more about the people and region, and see the impact of her project of the wheelchair recipients. Connect with Veronika at juiceboxproject@gmail.com Visit her at www.juiceboxproject.wordpress.com

Vidaluz Nacho

Vidaluz Nacho is a 17-year-old high school student who is creative, determined and passionate about all things business. She enjoys meeting new people and participating in conversation and considers it one of her greatest assets. In her spare time, Vidaluz likes to write reviews on YouTube and working with children younger than her. Connect with Vidaluz on Instagram @Vidaluz