Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max who loved to create things. He was always building with blocks, drawing with crayons, and making toys out of anything he could find. One day, Max decided he wanted to be an entrepreneur and start his own business.

Max went to work and came up with the best idea ever! He was going to design and build the world's coolest treehouse. He got to work and designed the most amazing deck with a slide, a swing, and a secret room! It was going to be the best treehouse ever!

But Max realized he needed funding to build his treehouse. So, he went to a big investment bank and pitched his idea to the investors. They loved it! They gave Max the funding he needed in exchange for a piece of his equity.

Max got to work building his treehouse and it was even better than he had imagined. Kids from all over the neighborhood came to play and have fun. Max's business was a huge success!

Years went by and Max's treehouse business grew and grew. One day, a big company offered to buy Max's treehouse company. Max was happy to sell and make a huge profit. This is known as an "exit".

Max was now a successful entrepreneur and founder, and he was proud of all he had accomplished. He never forgot the excitement of building something from scratch and the thrill of turning his dream into a reality.

And that's the story of how a little boy with a big imagination became a successful entrepreneur and founder, all thanks to a really cool treehouse!

Reflections

1. Who is Max and what did he want to do when he grew up?
2. What did Max need to build his treehouse business?
3. Who did Max go to for help with funding?
4. What did Max's treehouse include?
5. What happened to Max's treehouse business years later?
6. What did Max learn about being an entrepreneur and founder?
7. What do you think you would do if you were in Max's shoes?
8. What kind of treehouse would you design if you were Max?
9. Can you think of another business idea that Max could start?
10. What makes a good entrepreneur and founder?