Young Entrepreneur · Technology & Business · Class of ’27
Christopher Cox
Founder & CEO, FlowCore Automation · COO, Wizor
2
Businesses Running
4
AP Courses
1
Patent Managed
’27
Class of
Profile
In His Own Words
I'm a junior at Loyola Academy running two active businesses — not side projects, but real operating companies with clients, contracts, manufacturers, and infrastructure I built from scratch. FlowCore Automation is a digital agency I founded to help small and mid-size businesses modernize their web presence and automate their operations using AI. Wizor is a patented consumer product I took over as COO, cleared a legacy licensing deal on, and am relaunching direct-to-consumer.
I build and automate companies end-to-end. At FlowCore, I designed the client acquisition motion, the automation systems, and all the business infrastructure as a solo founder — nobody handed me a playbook. At Wizor, I negotiated a contract termination, wrote a 30-day go-to-market plan, and now manage an overseas manufacturer relationship. Both businesses are live and operating right now.
I'm drawn to the intersection of technology, finance, and entrepreneurship — studying both AI applications and financial markets independently while applying them in the real world every day. I'm looking for internship opportunities in finance, private equity, investment banking, or technology, and for mentors and collaborators who take ambitious early-stage thinking seriously.
Why Christopher
What He's Built Already
01.
Founded FlowCore Automation — Full Digital Agency, Solo, at 16
Christopher built FlowCore from nothing: domain, Google Workspace, landing page, client acquisition pipeline, and delivery infrastructure — all as a solo founder. He designs AI-powered automation systems for customer communication, lead management, scheduling, CRM, and reporting, transforming outdated SMB operations into premium digital experiences using Claude, Claude Code, and modern AI tools.
02.
Assumed COO of Wizor — Cleared a Patented Product for DTC Relaunch
Christopher took full operational ownership of Wizor, a wall-mounted adhesive blade cutter that won a $10,000 national invention competition on the Steve Harvey Show. He negotiated termination of a legacy third-party licensing agreement to clear the product for direct-to-consumer sale, then authored a 30-day go-to-market plan anchored on TikTok Shop with a Shopify storefront and automated fulfillment pipeline behind it.
03.
Built a Client Acquisition Motion from First Principles
At FlowCore, Christopher designed the entire sales pipeline himself: prospect-specific free demos tailored to each business, structured 15-minute discovery calls, and time-constrained offers designed to compress deal cycles and signal value. No template. No guidance. Every element was designed from first principles based on what works.
04.
Manages International Manufacturer Relationship for Scaled Production
For Wizor's relaunch, Christopher handles the overseas manufacturer relationship directly — preserving proprietary tooling and negotiating reorder terms for a scaled production run. He's navigating commercial complexity that most founders don't encounter until years into building a business.
Core Competencies
AI Workflow Design
Builds customer-support automation, lead qualification, scheduling, CRM management, and AI-powered reporting for FlowCore clients using Claude, Claude Code, and modern AI tools
Go-to-Market Strategy
Designed full client acquisition motion at FlowCore from scratch; authored 30-day TikTok Shop-led DTC relaunch plan for Wizor — both built independently with no playbook
Business Automation
Designs end-to-end automated systems covering web presence, operations, customer communication, and fulfillment using modern AI and no-code tools
Contract Negotiation
Negotiated termination of a legacy third-party licensing agreement at Wizor to clear a patented product for direct-to-consumer channels — executed independently
E-Commerce Operations
Building Shopify storefront, TikTok Shop channel, automated email flows, and automated order-to-fulfillment pipeline for Wizor's direct-to-consumer relaunch
Financial Analysis
Studying AP Micro, AP Macro, and AP Statistics; independent study of AI in finance and markets; applies economic thinking to real pricing, channel, and operations decisions
Career
Where He's Been
Founder & CEO
2026 — Present
FlowCore Automation · Digital Agency · Solo-Founded · Glenview, IL
Founded a digital agency helping small and mid-size businesses modernize their web presence and automate day-to-day operations. Operating as a solo founder — managing clients, building AI automation systems, and running the full business end-to-end with no team.
- Designed automation systems for customer communication, lead management, scheduling, reporting, and administrative workflows using modern AI tools including Claude and Claude Code
- Built the full client-acquisition motion from scratch: prospect-specific free demos, structured 15-minute discovery calls, and time-constrained offers to compress deal cycles and signal value
- Stood up all business infrastructure independently — domain, Google Workspace, landing page, and client delivery pipeline — operating as a solo founder from day one
Chief Operating Officer
2026 — Present
Wizor · C3 Products International, LLC · Consumer Products · Glenview, IL
Assumed full operational ownership of Wizor, a patented wall-mounted adhesive blade cutter that won a $10,000 national invention competition on the Steve Harvey Show. Responsible for all business operations including go-to-market execution, channel buildout, and manufacturer relations.
- Negotiated termination of a legacy third-party licensing agreement to clear the product for direct-to-consumer sale across self-owned channels
- Authored a 30-day go-to-market plan built on TikTok Shop as primary channel, supported by a Shopify storefront, automated email flows, and an automated fulfillment pipeline
- Manages overseas manufacturer relationship to preserve proprietary tooling and secure reorder terms for a scaled production run
Leadership & Extracurriculars
Beyond the Classroom
Competitive Hockey Player
Ongoing
Hockey · Loyola Academy
Competing in hockey while running two businesses and carrying a heavy AP courseload — managing three major commitments simultaneously and performing across all of them.
- Demonstrates the discipline, coachability, and performance-under-pressure mindset that carries directly into fast-moving business environments
- Balancing practice schedules, games, academic deadlines, and active business operations develops exactly the prioritization skills that matter in high-velocity roles
Club Member · Honor Society Member
Ongoing
Finance & Entrepreneurship Club · Spanish National Honor Society · Maroon Monsoon · Loyola Academy
Active member of the Finance & Entrepreneurship Club — applying classroom economics knowledge to real business decisions at FlowCore and Wizor. Selected to Spanish National Honor Society for academic distinction in a rigorous language program.
- Finance & Entrepreneurship Club connects academic study of markets and business strategy directly to his operating companies
- Spanish National Honor Society membership reflects both academic rigor and bilingual capability — a practical asset in manufacturer and client relationships
- Maroon Monsoon (School Spirit Club) reflects broad engagement and investment in his school community
Education
Academic Background
High School Diploma (In Progress)
2023 — 2027
Loyola Academy · Jesuit College-Preparatory · Wilmette, IL
Rigorous Jesuit college-preparatory education with a demanding AP courseload — pursued simultaneously with running two businesses and competing in hockey. Focused academic study on economics, computer science, and statistics, applying each discipline directly to his ventures.
- Relevant coursework: AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Statistics
- Additional coursework: Honors Spanish, Precalculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Member, Spanish National Honor Society — academic distinction in a rigorous bilingual program
- Scholastic Hockey League All Academic Award — 2025 & 2026
Independent Study
Self-Directed Learning
Self-Directed
AI Applications in Finance & Business — Independent Research
Independent study of AI applications in finance and business — covering automation systems, financial markets, and emerging technologies. Applied directly to FlowCore (where he designs and deploys AI workflow systems for clients) and to his personal study of private equity, investment banking, and financial markets. Practical knowledge, not theoretical — he's using these tools in production.