Seventeen-year-old Samik Sidhu from Virginia has earned approximately $72,700 by investing profits from his e-commerce ventures into tech stocks. Sidhu ran two businesses in 2024: an Etsy apparel shop and a paid digital networking community focused on helping teens start e-commerce ventures. He made around $37,400 from his Etsy store and about $28,000 from his digital community. Between February and May 2024, Sidhu invested roughly $53,100 across four AI-related companies—Nvidia, AMD, C3.ai, and SMCI. Thanks to strong stock performance, particularly in Nvidia, which reached a $5 trillion market cap in October, his investments grew to nearly $72,700. Business Insider verified the financial records supporting these figures. Sidhu said he felt confident investing in AI-focused firms because he believed in the technology’s long-term potential. He also used AI tools to improve branding, naming, logos, color schemes, and niche selection for his businesses. He noted he had been observing AI’s evolution since 2020 and saw its growing impact across industries. His entrepreneurial journey began in 2022 with various ventures, including dropshipping, clothing flipping, and social media theme pages. While some failed due to low sales or high fulfillment costs, Sidhu viewed each experience as valuable learning. He eventually found success with Etsy, launching his apparel shop in January but closing it in May due to occasional shipping delays and customer dissatisfaction. In March 2024, he pivoted to digital products, creating a private paid Signal community where members paid $50 for an e-book or $150 for branding assistance. Sales peaked in April before tapering off, leading him to shut down the group by May. Despite challenges like balancing school and business and limited access to financial accounts due to his age, Sidhu emphasized consistency, discipline, and long-term dedication as keys to success. He advised aspiring young entrepreneurs to focus on one venture, stick to a schedule, set clear timelines, and remain adaptable in the face of competition. Sidhu has since expanded his investment portfolio to include major S&P 500 companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google. His story reflects how early exposure to technology, combined with persistence and strategic thinking, can lead to meaningful financial results—even at a young age.