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.

YEC Member Spotlight: Steven Berlin, Founder and CEO, USKAPE

True success is when users embrace YOUR approach to solving their challenges.

12 Ways to Gain the Attention of an Experienced Mentor

Learn some easy ways to convince a seasoned mentor to share a bit of their time (and expertise).

11 Things to Know Before Starting Up

What do you wish you’d known before starting up?

YEC Member Spotlight: Kyle Samani, Co-Founder & CEO, Pristine

If you know how to sell, everything else will fall into place.

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