Youth Entrepreneur Startup · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Empowering founders ages 13–18Volunteer·Sponsor·702-825-2288
Students and mentors at the 2026 Youth Entrepreneur Summit
Our mission

We unlock the full potential of our youth to create, innovate, and lead.

Youth Entrepreneur Startup is a nonprofit that turns teenagers into founders: online, in person, and in front of real investors. We believe entrepreneurship is the fastest path to learning who you are.

Our vision

To become the world's leading ecosystem for young entrepreneurs.

We believe that in a world being reshaped by AI, the teens who will thrive are the ones who learn to think, build, and lead now. Every Y.E.S. program is designed around that belief: immersive experience first, knowledge second.

Young entrepreneurs don't just learn entrepreneurship here. They live it: from building a business plan online, to pitching to real investors on stage, to launching a real company afterward.

Why Y.E.S.?

The best way to learn is to make it real.

Immersive curriculum

Learning happens through a series of activities that foster problem-solving, creativity, and communication. After every challenge, youth debrief and share what they've discovered.

Shark Tank-style finale

Every student pitches. The strongest ideas go to a final round in front of real entrepreneurs who award prizes, provide mentorship, and may fund an actual launch.

Expert mentorship

Our speakers and facilitators are active, successful entrepreneurs, not academics. They provide insights, guidance, and real-world experience that a classroom can't replicate.

Our founders

Built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.

Allan Fan

Allan Fan

Entrepreneur, Investor & Educator

Allan Fan is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and accomplished real estate investor whose strategic vision has built a thriving multi-million-dollar portfolio. For nearly a decade, he has held a senior leadership role within the Tony Robbins community, volunteering extensively with the Tony Robbins Foundation to empower teens as influential leaders.

Michael Quan

Michael Quan

Entrepreneur, Speaker & Author

An award-winning entrepreneur with a proven track record of starting, acquiring, and selling businesses, Michael achieved financial freedom by 36 and stepped away from the 9-to-5 to focus on family and giving back. He is the international best-selling author of The F.I.R.E. Planner (Simon & Schuster, 2021), featured on Good Morning America, Business Insider, and MarketWatch.

What participants say

In their own words.

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I was nervous to share my pitch at first, but the team was so encouraging. I learned so much from the investors and can't wait to continue building my business.

Kirsten
Business idea: Wellness Retreat for Teens
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I felt like I leveled up a lot. My favorite parts were meeting new people and building out my business plan with A.I. I wasn't sure what to expect, and it exceeded everything.

Dexter
Business idea: Reusable Fountain Pen Capsules
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This was the best summer camp! The speakers were great and now I know how to create a budget for my startup. I had so much fun and learned so much at the same time.

Cadence
Business idea: Personalized Modern Luggage

Ready to change a life?

$499 sends one teen through the entire experience, free.

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