Introduction

Do you want to teach your kids about good money habits and patience?

The spark of entrepreneurship can come anytime, so understanding and identifying opportunities is essential. This book introduces fundamental ideas to kids about starting a business, the value of money, and the concept of investing in stocks and companies vs. just being a consumer. I have retold this story in several different versions to teach my children and change their mindset from consumerism to investment and entrepreneurship. After seeing positive changes, I decided to make the tale available to everyone who wishes they had this kind of education as a child. I hope to be your partner and instill basic skills and enthusiasm for investing and entrepreneurship from a young age.

About The Author:

From his earliest years growing up in the industrial town of Kharkiv in Eastern Ukraine, to attending school and college in the US, Valentine has always been passionate about entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and seeking opportunities to make a positive impact. As a child, he would count seats in a restaurant and wonder about the number of customers, or try to understand new market trends in telecommunications, finance, and technology. His love for entrepreneurship, B2B, and B2C business models, and investments has always driven him to see the world as full of opportunities.

Currently, Valentine is the chief operating officer at a high technology startup, responsible for sales, marketing, and operations. He is also a Startup Advisor with a focus on turbomachinery hardware and space technologies. Additionally, he is a parent of two young children, Ari and Zoe, which he considers his most challenging job. This book is his first written work, born from the idea of helping other kids see the world as full of entrepreneurial opportunities instead of limitations, and to focus on what is possible rather than short-term wants.