Tag: young entrepreneurs
20 Young Women Entrepreneurs and Their Rising Companies
Today, we are looking at some of the amazing women who are taking the startup world by storm. These women have raised millions in funding, have millions of users and are making money. Their companies range from one that creates a soccer ball that doubles as an Eco-friendly generator, to a 16 year old [...]
Top 3 Lessons for Young Entrepreneurs from Instagram’s $1 Billion Sale
When Facebook announced that it was purchasing Instagram for $1 billion, there was immediately a large scale outcry from seemingly everyone from entrepreneurs to loyal Instagram users. How does an 18 month old startup with 13 employees and zero revenue go for that kind of money? That was the question on everyone’s minds. I’m not [...]
47 Inspirational Songs for Young Entrepreneurs
Let’s face it, building up our brands is a daily grind. Throughout the grind, there are going to be moments where inspiration is needed. Where is a good place to turn? Music! To help you stay inspired, here is a list of the most inspirational songs on the market. I’m 23 and on the lower [...]
4 Things Young Entrepreneurs Need (A Fancy College Degree Isn’t One of Them)
“What’s the most important thing I need to know?” Whether I’m working with one of the businesses I mentor, speaking at events, perusing my inbox or answering questions on a panel, this is the question that arises more than any other. While there is no magic formula to success, there are some key factors that [...]
30 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs of 2011
It’s that time of year again when we put together our 30 most influential young entrepreneurs list. Last year, the entire list was valued at close to $100billion, this year we lead off with a young entrepreneur who’s company is valued at $100billion alone. Each of these founders and CEOs are running incredible ventures that [...]
Infographic: Top 10 Biggest Young Entrepreneur Movers of 2011
It’s that time of year again when we just can’t help but look back on everything that happened in 2011. One of our favorite things to look at on Under30CEO is the young people who have made big moves and are well on their way to becoming the next leaders in the business world. Below [...]
White House Hosts Young Entrepreneurs for Summit on Innovation
Last week, members of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), students from Washington DC-area universities, and government officials gathered at the White House for the “I Am an Entrepreneur” event to celebrate November’s National Entrepreneurship Month. Ronnie Cho, Associate Director at the Office of Public Engagement for the White House, kicked off the event, which consisted of [...]
Results: What is Holding Millennials Back From Starting a Business
Last week we polled our readers to find out what the #1 thing holding young people back from starting a business was. I have to say this is probably the most equally divided poll we’ve ever had on Under30CEO. The winner by only a few votes was “personal doubts or concerns” with “personal debt” coming [...]
Young Entrepreneurs Can’t Ignore the Power of Social Media
In a day and age when many young entrepreneurs are enjoying the benefits provided by engaging in a solid social media campaign, other business owners are tripping over themselves and potentially missing out on revenue by shunning SM. So, why would some young entrepreneurs not take the time to employ a social media program when [...]
24 Barriers to Starting a Business for Young People
We have been doing a lot of research and asking a lot of questions about what stops young people from taking the leap and starting their own business. We asked our audience about college debt and we saw The Kauffman Foundation publish a survey of the young entrepreneur space. Last week we asked our Facebook [...]
