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Why You Should Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable (Video)
Doing things that make us uncomfortable aren’t fun, but they’re absolutely necessary. YE business coach Antonio Neves explains.
How One Young Trep’s Quest to Encourage Women Engineers Led Her to GoldieBlox
Not happy about the dearth of women in engineering? Debbie Sterling thinks overly-girlie toys are to blame.
What Would-Be Entrepreneurs Fear Most About Starting Up
An unstable income is almost always guaranteed when just starting your business, but research shows it's one of the top fears that keeps Americans from becoming entrepreneurs.
How Niche Players Can Compete Against Big Brands
Being the little fish in a big pond can be advantageous for young entrepreneurs.
When You Raise Capital, Think ‘We’ Instead of ‘Me’
Serial entrepreneur Mike Jones on the nuances of building a business with other people’s money.
How Young Entrepreneurs Can Rein in Their ‘Toxic’ Emotions
When startup life gets tough, celebrity agent and psychology-book author Ken Lindner offers a few decisive tips for quelling your own killer emotions.
How Jay-Z Went From Music Mogul to Sports Agent
A timeline of the life and career of Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, who transformed himself into a $450-million brand.
4 Tips for Rapid Startup Growth
Student entrepreneur Eric Muli on the importance of sticking to a plan when looking to expand.
3 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Startup
A surprising number of college students don't use the professional-social network. Here's why that's a mistake -- especially for young entrepreneurs.
How Entrepreneur Friendly are the Top 10 Startup Hubs?
Before you pack your bags and head off to Silicon Valley, check out how the top startup ecosystems rank when it comes to ease of starting a business.
Richard Branson on Building a Strong Reputation
Virgin Group's founder on why earning the trust of investors, future partners and suppliers rests on building a strong personal reputation.
GOOD Offers ‘Pop-Up’ Fellowship to Social Entrepreneurs With Scalable Ideas
For social entrepreneurs looking to make an impact in the world beyond your own community, now's your chance.
Why Future Entrepreneurs Should Invest in College
It's a perennial question, but a tough one all the same. As early May marks the deadline for when many future young treps will need to decide if going to college is right for them, here are a few key considerations.
11 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
RedBull launches a music-tech startup accelerator, 3rd Ward offers a networking opportunity in Brooklyn, HUB Bay Area helps social treps with PR, Berlin startups slay dragons, VCs and treps square off, the SBA gets social, NY Tech Day kicks off, TechCrunch Disrupt unleashes in NYC again, the Webbys wants your votes… This week's notable news and startup events for young treps.
Crowdfunding Industry On Fire: Trends to Watch
Market research data shows that 308 active crowdfunding platforms raised $2.7 billion last year. In 2013, the industry is expected to raise $5.1 billion. Here's a look at where the rapidly-evolving industry is heading.
What Angel Investors Want Now
The second annual Halo Report released today shows where angels are excited to invest, both by sector and geographically, and how much they are commonly investing.
Crowdsourcing’s New Platform: Prime-Time Reality TV
CNBC announces a new television show called 'Crowd Rules' where business owners compete for $50,000. The money is awarded based on an audience vote.
Why You Should Ditch Your ‘Go Big or Go Home’ Mentality
In starting up, paying top dollar for the biggest and best tools, gadgets and the like could cost you even more in the long run. Instead, you should think smarter, not bigger.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
Young treps tackle Detroit, Jay Z and Elon Musk top the list of Time's 100 most influential people, Google Fiber hits Provo, Utah's Silicon Slopes, fashion tech veteran Sarah Curran talks biz, how to digest the new immigration bill, the B-Corp all-stars of 2013, K-Mart’s new ad is so funny you might just ship your pants… this week’s notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.
Ahoy! A Look at Startup Incubators and Excursions for Globetrotting Entrepreneurs
What is it about conferences in far-flung places that makes the imagination spin?
Culinary Pros Lend Credibility to a Dining App
Chefs Feed has a network of more than 600 chefs that rate and review items at restaurants in 15 U.S. cities.
What to Do When No One Responds to Your Pitch Emails
When your pitch emails go unanswered by members of the media, consider more subtle steps.
The Pros and Cons of Studying Entrepreneurship Vs. Just Starting Up (Video)
As the school year winds down, aspiring entrepreneurs may wonder whether they should study entrepreneurship in college or just startup. YE Coach Antonio Neves offers some reasons for and against.
A Look at Modafinil and Getting an Entrepreneurial Edge, the Natural Way
While "smart drug" Modafinil has recently been in the limelight, we wanted to provide tips on how to naturally get energized.
The 7 Wackiest Items Business Leaders Carry for Success
LinkedIn polled 50 business leaders about the prized talismans they carry with them everywhere. Some may surprise you.





