Building the next
generation of American
entrepreneurs
Mentorship, education, and real opportunities for young founders in every community across America.
Trusted by leading organizations nationwide
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Building the future
of American business
Young Entrepreneurs of America (YEA) is the nation's leading nonprofit dedicated to empowering the next generation of business leaders through hands-on entrepreneurship education.
Founded in 2025, we've helped thousands of students turn their ideas into real businesses, providing mentorship, funding, and a nationwide network of support.
"Every young person deserves the opportunity to build their dreams. YEA exists to make that possible."
Everything you need
to succeed
National Pitch League 2026
Your idea deserves a stage. Compete against the best young entrepreneurs, pitch to real investors, and win funding to launch your startup.
Startup Incubator
Intensive 12-week program with mentorship, resources, and seed funding to launch real businesses.
Mentorship Network
Connect 1-on-1 with successful entrepreneurs who guide you through every step.
YEA Podcast
Student-hosted show featuring young founders and industry leaders.
Microgrants
Small grants up to $5,000 to help student entrepreneurs get started with no strings attached.
Bring entrepreneurship
to your classroom
Join 500+ schools nationwide teaching students real-world business skills. Our turnkey program makes it easy to inspire the next generation of founders.
Ready-to-Use Curriculum
Complete lesson plans, activities, and assessments aligned with national standards.
Zero Cost to Schools
All programs, materials, and support provided completely free of charge.
Dedicated Support
Teacher training, ongoing coaching, and a community of fellow educators.
Competition Access
Students compete in regional and national pitch competitions with real prizes.
From students
to successful founders
Real stories from young entrepreneurs who turned their ideas into thriving businesses.
"YEA gave me the confidence and business knowledge to turn my passion for barbering into a real business. From pricing and branding to mentorship and startup planning, YEA helped me open and operate my own barbershop."
"Before YEA, I had the idea but not the roadmap. They taught me how to build a business model, pitch confidently, and secure the resources I needed to launch my golf cart dealership. The mentorship and support were amazing."
"Young Entrepreneurs Of America helped me turn my love for baking into a profitable business. Through their programs, I learned how to price my products, manage finances, and market my bakery."
"YEA helped me take my app idea from concept to launch. Their pitch competitions, mentorship, and incubator resources taught me how to validate my idea, build a business plan, and confidently present CouponAI to users and partners."
"They showed me how to turn travel planning into a real business. I gained mentorship, financial education, and access to resources that helped me confidently launch and grow my travel company, even with zero business experience."
"YEA gave me the education and support I needed to start my online printing business. From understanding operations to marketing and customer acquisition, YEA helped me build a legitimate company and believe in myself as an entrepreneur."
Where dreams
become reality
Ready to shape the
future of entrepreneurship?
Whether you're a student, educator, mentor, or organization — there's a place for you in the YEA community.