As we gear up for the 2019 YE Convention, we want to introduce you to our outstanding keynote speakers and get excited about their insight and experience they bring to this year’s convention. This year’s Friday night keynote will feature Mike Draper, founder and owner of RAYGUN. Find out more about his background, best pieces of advice, and what he’s most excited about for this upcoming weekend! How did the idea for the company you founded come together? A lot of our ups and

As we gear up for the 2019 Young Entrepreneur Convention, we found a few minutes to visit with our Fireside Chat guests to learn more about the insight and experience they are bringing to this year’s convention. Monika Black and Tomer Yogev, founders of corporate coaching firm TandemSpring, are set to sit down “by the fire” with host Ben McDougal to close #YEC19 on Saturday evening. How did the idea for the company you founded come together? The idea behind TandemSpring origi

There is opportunity in pitch competitions. Young Entrepreneur Convention annually includes one of the largest in the United States. If you are looking to rake in a little extra capital by winning with your pitch, here’s a little insight on making it memorable: Define Your Pitch The first step in preparing for our pitch competition is figuring out what kind of idea you want to bring to the table. What kind of problem do you want to solve? Why is this problem a big deal? Is yo

As we head into the final days leading to the 2019 Young Entrepreneur Convention, it’s time to brush up on our networking skills! Networking can be an intimidating idea for college students and young entrepreneurs, but it’s an essential part of sharing information, expanding your knowledge, and helping to take your ideas to the next level. Here are 5 important reasons you should be excited about networking at #YEC19! 1. Make Connections with Others We all know the old saying

We are excited to welcome you to Ames, Iowa -- for the first time! -- for the 2019 Young Entrepreneur Convention! While the weekend will be filled with incredible speakers, great networking opportunities, and the fast-paced pitch competition, it can’t be all work and no play. Check out this hidden heartland city and experience the best that Ames has to offer! Downtown Want to get to know a networking contact better, or retreat from the crowds to a place with a small-town feel