Teen Builds Global Company While in High-school

At just 18 years old, entrepreneur Sulaiman Kaamil is already transforming the way students learn. From Istanbul, this Afghan immigrant founded SellNotes, a platform that allows students to upload and sell their study materials—helping others learn while earning money themselves.
What began as a high school project has grown to more than 8,000 users across 70 countries. In this conversation, Sulaiman shares his journey—from losing his father in Afghanistan and immigrating to Turkey, to winning tech competitions and building a global company.
He explains how SellNotes empowers students, why peer-created knowledge often beats overwhelming online resources, and his dream of one day expanding into aerospace technology.
Join us for the inspiring story of a young innovator proving that persistence and vision can break barriers—even when starting with nothing.