Taking Business to the Next Level

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Wrapping things up Another successful partnership between Young Americans and the gSchool has wrapped up.  The teams (young entrepreneurs and gSchool students) met up three times before the demo day to brainstorm, build, and refine the functions of their unique websites.  Each website ended up as distinctive as the business and business owners.  At Young Americans, we are big believers …

gSchool Partnership Kicks Off Again

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The students at Galvanize‘s “gSchool” are working hard to learn how to code and work with clients.  Some of the toughest clients they may face are the young entrepreneurs from Young Americans.  These business owners, ages 6 to 14, are working hard to grow their businesses, and would love an online presence. Over the next two months, gSchool students and …

Entrepreneur Success: ZARL, Inc.

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You may have missed our Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs, but we can share the acceptance speech from one of our winners, and the great video that introduces them and their prestigious mentor. Meet ZARL, Inc. Andrew Hageman and Zac Stahlhut, both 12 years old, have been friends since they were in second grade. In 2011, Andrew learned about a rocket …

Young Entrepreneurs + gSchool = Lots of Wins

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A few weeks ago we let you know about a great collaboration in the works between the young entrepreneurs of Young Americans and the coding students at Galvanize’s gSchool.  On Monday, June 3, the final projects were unveiled to great delight! Bringing the pieces together At Galvanize, there are 25 students who are going through a six-month program that teaches …

Stop, Collaborate and Listen

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A unique and amazing collaboration is taking place near 11th and Speer.   Over the course of eight weeks, Young Americans and Galvanize are partnering to benefit young entrepreneurs and coding students, that will culminate with amazing results.     Design from the ground up Ten young business owners from Young Americans were selected to participate in this pilot program. …