Apps Quote by Nick D'Aloisio
“I put together an iPhone app called TrimIt and released that in July 2011. About a month later, the private fund of the Hong Kong billionaire Li-Kashing cold emailed me and expressed an interest to invest, but they didn't realize I was 15. They thought it was a U.K. company with a team.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TechCrunch Disrupt, 2011
A teenage entrepreneur launched an app and attracted high‑profile interest despite his age.
In simple terms: A teen created an app and got investors interested.
Key Takeaway
Age can be hidden; focus on product value.
Themes
entrepreneurship
young talent
investment
perception
Mood
excited
proud
Type
anecdotal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- pitch meetings
- angel investing
- media coverage
- product demos
Key Concepts
startup culture
media attention
age bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can young founders protect themselves legally?
- What role does age play in credibility?
A Different Perspective
Investors may overlook legal or ethical concerns about underage founders.
