A discussion-based forum for high school students to explore entrepreneurship, ideas, and real-world experience.
Young Entrepreneur Club (YEC) is a recurring forum where high school students explore entrepreneurship through conversation, reflection, and shared perspective.
Participants engage with entrepreneurs, operators, and professionals through guest speakers, discussion, and open dialogue.
There are no prescribed outcomes. No pressure to pursue entrepreneurship. Only awareness.
Students spend years learning facts, formulas, and subjects within structured environments — following defined pathways and building knowledge over time.
At the same time, the decisions people make about their future are shaped by what they have seen, heard, and experienced. Exposure expands awareness, and awareness shapes perspective.
YEC exists alongside traditional education as an additional point of exposure, widening the lens through which students understand opportunity, contribution, leadership, and risk.
The goal is learning, exposure, and planting seeds that can grow in many different ways.
YEC operates through local chapters. Within each chapter, participants are organized into cohorts by high school — intentionally limited in size to support meaningful discussion and engagement.
Cohorts include students across all grades and align with the academic year, meeting monthly throughout the school year.
YEC maintains one cohort per school per year, with a limited number of participants in each group. Cohorts are designed to include a balanced mix of students across all high school grades.
Students can express interest by completing a short form. Participation is determined based on overall interest, cohort size, and program structure. Not all students may be placed in the upcoming cohort.
Selected participants will receive additional information, including next steps for confirming participation.
| Format | Recurring monthly sessions |
| Cohort Size | Limited — intentionally small |
| Grades | All high school grades (9–12) |
| Cadence | Monthly, academic year |
| Per School | One cohort per school per year |
| Selection | Based on interest and capacity |
Each chapter brings together high school students in select cities for discussion, exposure, and shared perspective.
To explore adding a new chapter or school, get in touch with us here.
Depending on your interests and role, there is a place for you in the YEC community.
High school students can express interest in joining a local cohort. Participation is limited and based on overall interest, group size, and program structure.
View ChaptersEntrepreneurs, operators, and professionals can participate by sharing experiences, leading discussions, or contributing to sessions.
Contact UsIndividuals and organizations can support YEC through sponsorship, helping fund chapters and ongoing programming throughout the academic year.
Learn MoreInterested in supporting a local chapter? Learn about Chapter Sponsorship →