Meet Holden Bierman, 19, who turned $500 loan into six-figure beachwear business

 At just 12 years old, Holden Bierman founded Coastal Cool during the pandemic with a modest $500 loan. Originally selling casual apparel, he shifted focus to creating eco-friendly swimwear made from recycled materials. By partnering with Tidey Ocean, Bierman supports ocean plastic removal with every sale. While managing his business, he sacrifices typical high school experiences but aims to expand retail and study business at university. At just 12 years old, Holden Bierman founded Coastal Cool during the pandemic with a modest $500 loan. Originally selling casual apparel, he shifted focus to creating eco-friendly swimwear made from recycled materials. By partnering with Tidey Ocean, Bierman supports ocean plastic removal with every sale. While managing his business, he sacrifices typical high school experiences but aims to expand retail and study business at university.