LazyAz founder Aryaman Taore recently turned down a place at Harvard University to take full control of the business. Mr Taore, who is studying engineering at Auckland University as well as running the business, said he had always been business-minded. "I really wanted to create my own startup when I was 13. Mr Taore kicked the business off with $1,000 savings and a $750 "investment" from his parents. After just one day into the 21-day crowd funding campaign, Mr Taore said there had already been between $43,000 and $45,000 in investment.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 21, 2016 02:15 UTC