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: John Ruhlin, Founder of The Ruhlin Group

Founder John Ruhlin shares why generosity will get you far both as an entrepreneur and in life.

YEC Member Spotlight: Stanley Meytin, Creative Director, True Film Production

Entrepreneur Stanley Meytin shares why Nike’s slogan “Just Do It” should be every founders’ motto.

12 Qualities to Look for in a Co-Founder

Passion and vision are just two of the qualities you need to share with the co-founder of your startup.

YEC Member Spotlight: Kevin Xu, CEO, MEBO International

Entrepreneur Kevin Xu offers great practical advice for starting up in the biotechnology industry and more.

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