Who is part of the YLAI Network?
Did you know that two-thirds of YLAI Network members are between 21 and 30 years old?
Business Resources
Information and stories for understanding U.S.-sponsored business resources, including…
– Small business development centers
– Global entrepreneurship ecosystems
– Opportunities for entrepreneurs
Get to know your YLAI Network
Did you know that 93% of YLAI Network members have already started their own business or are thinking of doing so?
Creating a business environment that helps you get ahead
Want to create a business environment that helps you get ahead? Here’s how to do it.
Q&A on the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
Find out more about President Obama’s exciting new YLAI program to help young leaders in the Western Hemisphere build a brighter future.
Meet the man behind the ‘Google of Guyana’
How do you get the word out about a mobile app in an area where IT hasn’t caught on? This entrepreneur of entrepreneurs can tell you.
These business pros are rooting for you
Facing challenges? President Obama’s Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship have advice for getting your startup moving.
Ask an entrepreneur: Creating the perfect pitch
In addition to ideas, you also need a “pitch” — a story to tell investors about your business — to succeed. Get tips from tech entrepreneur Evan Burfield.
Ask an entrepreneur: How to raise capital
You have an idea for a business, but now you need money, or capital, to get it off the ground. Get tips from tech entrepreneur Evan Burfield.
From hip-hop hats to startup traps [video]
What does it take to succeed in business? Daymond John, the co-founder of the clothing company FUBU and Shark Tank investor, shares some tips.
Boost your chances of startup success with these experts’ advice
You may think you won’t have time to network while you are starting a new company, but networking, particularly online, is key, experts say.