Youth Entrepreneur Startup · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Empowering founders ages 13–18Volunteer·Sponsor·702-825-2288
A teen pitching his business idea on stage
A nonprofit for young founders

They're not waiting
to grow up.
They're building
companies now.

We give teens 13–18 the tools, the mentors, and a real stage to launch their first business. Your gift keeps it free for the ones who need it most.

$499
sends one founder
Real investorsReal prize moneyLIVE Pitch DaysYouth Entrepreneur StudioThe SummitBuild with AISeed capitalReal investorsReal prize moneyLIVE Pitch DaysYouth Entrepreneur StudioThe SummitBuild with AISeed capital
Who we are

Youth Entrepreneur Startup is a nonprofit that turns teenagers into founders: online, in person, and in front of real investors.

We're building the world's leading youth entrepreneurship ecosystem, where a student can start with no business experience and grow for years. Every program is the natural next step in their journey: from the Youth Entrepreneur Studio online, to a LIVE Pitch Day, to our flagship Youth Entrepreneur Summit in Las Vegas.

Young entrepreneurs don't just learn entrepreneurship here. They live it. And a gift of just $499 sends one student through the whole experience, free.

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Our impact in numbers

Confidence you can count.

150+
Teen entrepreneurs trained across 3 summits
4.6/5
Overall experience rating from participants
36
Real-world entrepreneurs mentoring in the room
5.0/5
Parent satisfaction. All 18 parents rated it perfect
Where your gift goes

We take a teenager from zero to founder.

Every dollar funds a specific moment in that journey. Here's the full path your gift makes possible.

1
Join the Studio
Build a business idea online, self-paced or with a cohort. No experience needed.
2
LIVE Pitch Day
Pitch in person or streamed live. Compete for seed capital. Graduate.
3
The Summit
Four days in Las Vegas. Pitch to our Sharks. Win prize money. The flagship experience.
4
YES Accelerator
Earned, not given. Coaching, mentorship, and advanced strategy to grow a real business.
5
Launch & Give Back
Marketplace, Alumni network, and YES Mentors. Students become the next generation of coaches.
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$499 sends one student through the entire path, free.
The YES ecosystem

One journey. Every stage.

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Young founders at the 2026 Youth Entrepreneur SummitIn person · Las Vegas

Youth Entrepreneur Summit

Our flagship. Four days where teens go from raw idea to pitch night: workshops, mentors, and a final pitch to real investors for real prize money.

Students building their business plans in a workshopOnline · Self-paced or cohort

Youth Entrepreneur Studio

The starting point for every founder. Build your idea at your own pace or with a live cohort, designed for beginners. By the end, you'll be ready to pitch at a LIVE Pitch Day.

A pitch winner holding his prize checkQuarterly · Global cities

LIVE Pitch Days

The graduation moment. After completing the Studio, join a LIVE Pitch Day: in person in a host city, or streamed online for founders who can't travel. Compete for seed capital, and celebrate with a community of builders.

Strategic partnerships

Built alongside the best.

We work with organizations that share our belief: every young person deserves a real shot at building something.

Junior Achievement of Nevada
Financial literacy curriculum
UNLV
Mentorship & venue support
Your organization
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Students in the audience at the Summit
I watched my child’s confidence grow over four short days in ways I never could have imagined. She was asking about next year before the week was even over.
2026 participants group photo
Parent of a 2026 participant
Parent survey · June 2026
From real participants, unedited

In their own words.

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Kirsten at Y.E.S.
Kirsten
Y.E.S. 2026 participant

"I was nervous to share my pitch at first, but the team was so encouraging. I learned so much from the investors."

Pitched: Wellness Retreat for Teens
Dexter at Y.E.S.
Dexter
Y.E.S. 2026 participant

"I felt like I leveled up a lot. My favorite parts were meeting new people and building out my business plan with A.I."

Pitched: Reusable Fountain Pen Capsules
Cadence at Y.E.S.
Cadence
Y.E.S. 2026 participant

"This was the best summer camp! The speakers were great and now I know how to create a budget for my startup."

Pitched: Personalized Modern Luggage

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Founder stories, pitch-night wins, and ways to help, a few times a year. Never spam.

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