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The Process | February Recap
What does it mean to be curious? It means to be a beginner.
Earlier this month I was listening to this awesome episode of Lenny's Podcast—which was featuring Brian Chesky (co-founder & CEO @ Airbnb).
There was a handful of amazing things Chesky said, but one thing really stuck out to me,
The bigger he gets, the more of a beginner he feels.
He referenced Picasso’s idea that it took him four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child. Curiosity is about seeing the world with fresh eyes, without judgment, and never feeling like you’ve “made it.” Because once you believe you’ve arrived, you stop growing.
In order to become successful in anything, you must be curious. Otherwise you’ll remain stagnant—left behind.
Let me introduce myself! 👋
Hey! I’m Noah. If we haven’t met before, or you want to learn a bit more about me—I recommend you check out this quick 30 second intro to both me, and this newsletter:
In this month you’ll see a lot of curiosity—a lot of “fresh eyes”.
What I’ve Been Up To Lately
Building the first network for ambitious teens to connect and build
Working on SEO @ Armilla AI as an intern
Working on SEO and product @ Built for Impact as an intern
Marketing for brands & implementing AI into their business
Learning—a ton.
🧑💻 The First Network for Ambitious Teens
Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation ever. Yet have the least support.
76% of Gen Z are entrepreneurial. The most ambitious generation in history.
Yet, when it comes to resources and networks to support their journey? Almost nothing.
College students enter a built-in ecosystem that expands over time. But for entrepreneurial teenagers? The landscape is fragmented. You're scattered across Reddit, Discord, Twitter, or selective programs like TKS. While these platforms are valuable, is that really all we have for the most entrepreneurial generation ever?
There has to be more.
The Networking Gap
LinkedIn? It’s useless for teens.
It’s an online resume database where every connection feels like an empty handshake. Teenagers don’t need corporate networking; they need real connections. They need a space to build alongside others, not just accumulate useless contacts that hold no real value.
Because at the end of the day, almost every ambitious Gen Z entrepreneur is aiming for the same few things:
A cool internship
Admission into their dream university
Launching a startup with real momentum and traction
All incredible goals—but how do you actually get there?
It’s easy to say “I want an internship / Ivy league admission / unicorn”, but not so easy to go on and do it. As a teen, you’re already starting with a credibility gap.
You don’t have a university degree, let alone a high school diploma, to back up your hard work, skills, and so on.
Not only that, but it’s competitive. Your often competing with people either years ahead of you, or competing with fellow cracked teenagers.
This is where the outlier concept comes in—to differentiate yourself. If you want to succeed, you can’t just blend in—you need to stand out.
Now I want to add a second part to my question—how do you get there? and how do you become an outlier?
building.
If you want to differentiate yourself and unlock top-tier opportunities, you need to build endlessly. Explore anything that piques your interest. Create projects. Launch startups. Experiment. Fail. Iterate.
So now we’ve recognized a few things:
Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation ever—with no designated network. Often aiming for the same few things.
LinkedIn sucks.
You need to build if you want to achieve great things.
This is where CoVenture comes in. The first network for ambitious teenagers to connect and build amazing projects together.
Building CoVenture was an incredible experience—it reminded me just how much I love building, and now I can’t get enough of it. Even with a few all-nighters and countless redos, I learned so much, and I’m excited to keep going.
Apple started in a garage. OpenAI started as a small research team. The next generation of great companies will be built by teenagers, and CoVenture will be the platform that makes it happen.
I’m doing the #BoardyFellowshipChallenge where I see if AI can bring me from 0 to 1 with CoVenture! Make sure to tap in and check it out.
Also: if your an entrepreneurial teenager—check it out! Post a project, build with others, create the future.
Marketing Consulting
I thought to myself a few months ago: “How sick would it be if I did consulting for brands as a teenager”.
So I did it.
After a few months of working with free clients, I’ve finally built up the credibility to start charging. Excited to share that I’m now developing AI tools that analyze a brand’s Instagram analytics to uncover key patterns behind their most successful posts.
I’m also starting to run paid ads for a client and may have just landed my first paying SEO project.
Reach out to me if your interested—noah@barbaros.ca
Learning
Learning isn’t just a key to success—it is the engine behind it. The world moves fast. It evolves, reinvents, and never pauses. If you’re standing still, you’re already behind.
So how do you keep up?
You become obsessed with learning.
Over the past month, I’ve made it my mission to chase curiosity with everything I’ve got. If something sparks even the slightest interest, I dive headfirst into it—no hesitation. I’ve swapped out mindless scrolling for deep exploration, and the difference is unreal. Every day, I feel myself compounding—growing, stretching, leveling up—and honestly, it’s addicting.
But my favorite way to learn? Through doing. That’s why I’ve become hooked on CoVenture. Every single problem is a lesson in disguise. And if startups are anything, they’re a never-ending series of problems. Which means... I get to learn forever. And that’s the best part.
My ask to you!
My ask:
Know anyone passionate about empowering teenage entrepreneurs? Or someone who believes in building better networks for young founders? Maybe someone at a startup accelerator, incubator, or venture firm that supports the next generation of builders? I'd love an intro!
As always, feel free to reach out if you have questions, ideas, or want to connect. Your feedback and ideas are invaluable as I continue exploring how the world works.
See you next month,
Noah
P.S. If you want to read more about any of these projects, check out my Medium, LinkedIn, or my new X / Twitter account!