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 investors★Real prize money★LIVE Pitch Days★Youth Entrepreneur Studio★The Summit★Build with AI★Seed capital★Real investors★Real prize money★LIVE Pitch Days★Youth Entrepreneur Studio★The Summit★Build with AI★Seed 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.

230+
Teen entrepreneurs reached, in person and through online programs
4.6/5
Overall experience rating from participants
46+
Real-world entrepreneurs volunteered their time and money to support the teens
4.9/5
Average parent satisfaction of the Youth Entrepreneur Summit (2025 & 2026)
Izzie Chopp holding an oversized cheque for two thousand dollars after winning Pitch Day
Izzie Chopp won Pitch Day and $2,000 in June 2025 for her clothing brand, Only You. She put it straight into inventory and sold out in advance.
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.
Fund this journey →
$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
Curriculum & workspace
UNLV
University partner
Clark County School District
Student outreach & recruitment
Your organization
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Students and mentors celebrating together at the Summit
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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

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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