I’m Fuyei Xaykaothao, I’m a Hmong-American entrepreneur and I created Minnesota’s first pickleball brand. Kids are more distracted than ever with social media and their devices and at the same time, some of the most popular sports like pickleball have high barriers to entry. To address these problems, I created PikNinja Sports. We make budget friendly paddles designed for kids and offer free community lessons to empower more families to be active together. I played tennis in college and it completely changed my outlook on life and brought me a ton of joy. With PikNinja, I hope to empower more people to be active and lead more connected lives.