Young Entrepreneurs
A Young Entrepreneur's Best Friend is His... Mom?
BY Adam Toren
A helping hand from mom -- or dad -- can be vital for newbie entrepreneurs. Here are six ways to make your career in entrepreneurship more palatable to them.
Reality Show Win Sweetens Outlook for California Cupcake Business
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Nothing can catapult a business into the big time like staring in a reality TV show. We check in with one young entrepreneur who scored a win on 'Cupcake Wars.'
An Inside Look at Arizona State University's SkySong Incubator
BY Maria Muto-Porter
Before you start up, you might want to consider getting a little help. Here's a look at how one incubator is successfully giving students and non-students a hand.
Going Out Tonight? Zoom In, Point And Click
BY Lambeth Hochwald
New nightlife apps from three young treps give scenesters the inside scoop before setting foot inside a bar or club.
Crowdfunding Nets Millions For Game Developers
BY Lyneka Little
Rather than wait for Zynga to scoop up your young gaming company, crowdfunding may be the next best thing.
Daymond John on Engaging Young Entrepreneurs and Building a Better Business
BY Shira Lazar
The 'Shark Tank' investor shares his thoughts on youth and entrepreneurship, as well as business trends and using social media.
How a 9-Year-Old Entrepreneur's Business Went Viral
BY Diana Ransom
Millions of people have tuned into an 11-minute video of entrepreneur Caine Monroy's cardboard arcade creation, but how did that video catch on when so many others don't? To figure it out, we asked the experts to give us their best viral-video tips.
Play Video Serial 'Trep Gurbaksh Chahal on Being Driven to Succeed (Video)
BY Teri Evans
In this 'Trep Talk Extra, the young multimillionaire entrepreneur shares the three elements that led to his success with multiple startups.
From Pinterest to Gumroad, 19-Year-Old Sahil Lavingia on His Trek Through Silicon Valley
BY Lyneka Little
We spoke with the young entrepreneur about his experience as a founding team member at Pinterest and his new company Gumroad.
Instagram Dreams? Wake Up. VCs Still Want to See the Money
BY Diana Ransom
With so many startups trying to follow in Facebook's -- and now Instagram's -- footsteps, they're forgetting one very important element: money.
A Good Mentor Will Tell It Like It Is
BY Martin Zwilling
For many new businesses, finding the right advisor can make all the difference. Here are five qualities to seek in an ideal mentor.
Play Video Serial Entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal on Turning Obstacles into Opportunities (Video)
BY Teri Evans
In 'Trep Talk, the young multimillionaire shares how he shook off bullies, how family fueled his drive to succeed, and how startups can change a conversation to get noticed.
How Guppy 'Treps Fared After a Swim in the 'Shark Tank'
BY Daniel Bortz
Here's a look at what happened to three companies once their young founders got investors to take the bait.
Competition: A Choice Activity for Young Entrepreneurs
BY Adam Toren
In the final days of March Madness, do you feel like your company is a Baylor or UNLV? Here's how to size up the competition and come out on top.
Does Your Small Business Need to Pivot?
BY Carol Tice
Young entrepreneur Peter Crabtree became an upscale chocolatier in 2005. When that didn't take off, he changed the business to an entirely new concept.
Play Video Serial Entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal on a Business Idea Myth (Video)
BY Teri Evans
In this 'Trep Talk Extra, the multimillionaire young entrepreneur explains why you don't need a new idea to launch a successful startup.
On Crowdfunding Sites, Age Doesn't Matter
BY Daniel Bortz
Websites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo can help young entrepreneurs lasso funding when parents and banks can't.
Want to Wow Investors? Bring Your Kids to the Pitch Meeting
BY Carol Tice
See how two inventors fared when they brought their children along to pitch the 'Sharks.'
Play Video Young Entrepreneur Gabrielle Palermo on Growing a Social Business (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
Entrepreneur Magazine's College Entrepreneur of 2011 and co-founder of G3Box shares the challenges of growing the startup.
Tips to Help the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
BY Erika Napoletano
The innovators of the future are roaming the halls of your local schools. But are they getting enough encouragement? Here's how you can help.
Meet the 22-Year-Old Serial Entrepreneur Behind a File-Sharing Service With $1 Million in VC
BY Joel Holland
A free file-sharing site attracts users with its drag-and-drop simplicity and universal platform
Mentors: A Young Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon
BY Adam Toren
Finding a mentor when you're just starting up, can make all the difference. Here are eight tips for finding one.
One Young Entrepreneur's Million-Dollar Idea in Mobile Gaming
BY Joel Holland
A Princeton dropout makes waves with mobile gaming and payment services.
Gemvara Mines Business Success With Customized Bling
BY Lambeth Hochwald
A look at the growth spurt of this design-your-own jewelry company, and how its focus on customization helps it stand out in a crowded market.



