15-year-old steps down from startup because … high school

But Nannies by Noa is all her brainchild. The idea came about as a result of a challenge, made in jest by her mother: Find a better babysitter for their family. (Mintz was critical of their own.)

She did just that — and then she starting helping her mother’s friends find nannies.

“I found it fun to get to know a family and their needs — and find a babysitter who matched that,” she said. It was the summer of 2012, before she entered 7th grade.

While Mintz said she has other business ideas, she also wouldn’t rule out other careers.

“First I need to finish high school, and then perhaps I’ll launch another company. We will see,” said Mintz.

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