Allen is a junior @ Naperville North. Every summer growing up, he ran a lemonade stand with his little brother, Evan, on the side of the road to earn enough money to buy the new shoes and hot games he wanted. In 5th grade, he fell in love with Shark Tank, watching every episode as soon as it was released. In 7th grade, he had his first experience with entrepreneurship when he became an international finalist in the FIRST Global Innovation Awards. Now, involved in DECA, a business competition, he serves as both a VP of his DECA chapter and a state champion, and hopes to work with students like him & foster a community passionate about business.