“I Wasn’t Born Into It—So I Built It Myself” — How Alice Ksendzova Created Her Own Entrepreneurial Path

Cut The Tie Podcast with Alice Ksendzova

What does it look like when you start chasing success before you're old enough to drive?

In this inspiring episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Alice Ksendzova, a 15-year-old entrepreneur already working across multiple startups—from Amazon tools to YC-backed AI companies. With wisdom well beyond her years, Alice shares how she’s cutting through the noise of teenage life to build value, sharpen her sales skills, and define her own version of success—faster than most people twice her age.

Her story is a reminder: It’s never too early—or too late—to take action.

About Alice Ksendzova:
Alice Ksendzova is a 15-year-old startup contributor, growth strategist, and emerging voice in entrepreneurship. Based in Canada, Alice works with multiple early-stage companies spanning AI, e-commerce, real estate tech, and automation. What began with lemonade stands and e-commerce at age 10 has evolved into a daily commitment to business development, sales, and marketing—while still attending school full-time. She’s driven by a deep hunger to learn, grow, and prove that value, not age, determines your impact.

In this episode, Thomas and Alice discuss:

• Cutting ties with distractions—and choosing discipline at 15
  Alice shares how she manages school, startups, and sleep with purpose-built time blocks.
• Why she started volunteering for startups—at age 13
  Without credentials, Alice earned her spot by showing up, learning fast, and offering real value.
• Making the jump from e-commerce to B2B SaaS
  She unpacks the lessons from failed dropshipping and how that sparked a love for startups.
• Cold calling, content, and clarity: why sales wins
  Alice breaks down why startups need simple value propositions—and why she thrives in sales.
• The mindset behind her mornings
  From yoga and water to zero phone time, she shares the routine that keeps her focused and calm.

Key Takeaways:

• Start now—even if you think you’re not ready
  Procrastination is just a lie your future self will regret.
• Value beats credentials every time
  Alice didn’t wait to be qualified. She proved her worth by doing the work.
• Sales is where clarity meets confidence
  A startup’s success depends on clearly communicating value—and following through.
• Mentors matter—but mindset matters more
  With the right focus, a single hour can outperform a whole day of distraction.

Connect with Alice Ksendzova:
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceksendzova/

Connect with Thomas Helfrich:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelfrich
📘 Facebook: Cut the Tie Group
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/
🌐 Website: https://www.cutthetie.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
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