Honor Courage Commitment’s Andrew Nguyen experienced combat firsthand, a life-changing experience that’s informed the way he leads both his for-profit and nonprofit businesses.
Categories Starting Up
Nothing is more exciting -- or terrifying -- than starting a new business.
You have an idea you love and believe in. Maybe you have a name, or a couple of names, you’re thinking about. You might even have a simple one-page (or even one-paragraph!) business plan to guide you. And you’re ready to dive in and get started. But you need help: from getting your potential customers to test your business model to finding your ideal mentor, starting up successfully is no easy task. Our mentors describe what it's really like -- and what they wish they'd known before they did it.
Career Advice for Millennials Who Want to Make a Difference
Millennials have high “connectional intelligence,” a trait that should be an advantage in today’s workplace. But how do they convince the higher-ups they’re worth a gamble?
YEC Member Spotlight: Benj Miller, CEO and Creative Director, eyespeak
Benj Miller, owner and creative director at eyespeak, learned early on that the wrong team players can derail your company. Here are some highlights from his interview with YEC staff.
Can You Really Make Money Doing What You Love? 5 Lessons
Matt Wilson started Under30CEO while digging ditches for $15/hour. Was it easy? No. But it was worth it.
