The YEC Blog

• Ryan Francis is YEC Software Development Group Chair

  YEC news · September 3, 2020 · 4 min read

  Ryan Francis says YEC is one of the best investments he's made as an entrepreneur. He looks forward to serving as software development industry chair.

• What’s the Key to an Encouraging Company Culture?

  Leadership · September 2, 2020 · 2 min read

  When it comes to fostering company culture, it's essential to focus on trust. Trust is key to creating a supportive environment.

• YEC Reads: Friday Forward by Robert Glazer

  Book reviews · September 1, 2020 · 3 min read

  In Friday Forward, young entrepreneur Robert Glazer offers inspiration and encouragement for business leaders based on real stories of achievement and growth.

• What’s the Best Way To Handle Carefully-laid Plans Falling Apart?

  Founder life · August 31, 2020 · 3 min read

  Young entrepreneur Russell Benaroya offers entrepreneurial advice for making the most of situations when plans fall apart.

• Aaron Letzeiser is YEC Real Estate Group Chair

  YEC news · August 26, 2020 · 4 min read

  Obie co-founder Aaron Letzeiser says his fellow YEC members have provided advice and camaraderie, helping to alleviate some of the loneliness that often comes with being an entrepreneur.

• YEC Reads: Future Proof Your Marketing by Kevin Getch

  Book reviews · August 24, 2020 · 2 min read

  In Future Proof Your Marketing, young entrepreneur Kevin Getch evaluates marketing trends, including what is and isn't working for marketers currently with an eye toward the impact of emerging…

• YEC Reads: From Nameless to Notable by Kristin Marquet

  Book reviews · August 17, 2020 · 1 min read

  In From Nameless to Notable, young entrepreneur Kristin Marquet offers entrepreneurs a go-to resource for publicity, covering how to get top-tier media coverage for their businesses.

• Russell Benaroya is YEC Seattle Group Chair

  YEC news · August 14, 2020 · 4 min read

  Russell Benaroya, a partner at Stride Services, is YEC's Seattle chair and will connect members with each other and with Seattle's rich entrepreneurial ecosystem.

• "Summer Reading" for Entrepreneurs: YEC Members Recommend 19 Business Books

  Writing and publishing · August 14, 2020 · 3 min read

  Some young entrepreneurs recommend the business books that have been most helpful. These books might be about starting a business or marketing your business,

• YEC Reads: The Millennial Travel Guidebook by Matt Wilson

  Book reviews · August 13, 2020 · 2 min read

  Young entrepreneur Matt Wilson's new book, The Millennial Travel Guidebook, offers a fresh perspective on how and why young people should make travel a part of life.

• Evan Kirkpatrick is YEC Financial Services Group Chair

  YEC news · July 30, 2020 · 4 min read

  Evan Kirkpatrick is a YEC veteran who values the friendship and advice of fellow members and will help cultivate that spirit as financial services chair.

• Setting Up the Perfect Home Office to Maximize Comfort and Productivity

  Technology and AI · July 29, 2020 · 8 min read

  It's a good idea to set up a home office using your work equipment. Dell Technologies' partners have some great recommendations for how to do this.

• Lisa Song Sutton is YEC Las Vegas Group Chair

  YEC news · July 28, 2020 · 4 min read

  As YEC's Las Vegas Chair, Lisa Song Sutton will help build a connected base of local and visiting members.

• Erik Huberman is YEC LA Group Chair

  YEC news · July 21, 2020 · 4 min read

  Hawke Media CEO Erik Huberman, YEC's LA chair, will help members build the kinds of relationships that helped him so much in the early years of his business.

• Write Better (and Faster) Using an Outline

  Writing and publishing · July 15, 2020 · 6 min read

  Writing expert content requires consistency, but let's face it: writing well is hard. Try this simple hack to get better.

• Ian Blair is YEC San Diego Group Chair

  YEC news · July 14, 2020 · 4 min read

  Ian Blair, YEC's San Diego chair, says that YEC connections impacted his entrepreneurial journey and he looks forward to hosting gatherings for YEC.

• Jinny Oh is YEC San Francisco Group Chair

  YEC news · July 7, 2020 · 4 min read

  Jinny Oh, YEC's San Francisco chair, says YEC serves as her group of mentors and advisors. She encourages other members to tap the community as a resource.

• Patrick Barnhill is YEC Miami Group Chair

  YEC news · June 30, 2020 · 4 min read

  Specialist ID president Patrick Barnhill is a longtime YEC member who will his new position as Miami chair to host events and online meetups where members can connect, help one another with…

• Jessica Moseley is YEC Washington, DC Group Chair

  YEC news · June 18, 2020 · 4 min read

  TCS Interpreting CEO Jessica Moseley has tapped YEC for mentorship, advice, and connections, and will help other members do the same through her role as YEC's Washington, DC chair.

• Connor Tomkies is YEC Dallas Group Chair

  YEC news · June 16, 2020 · 4 min read

  SupportNinja's Connor Tomkies, YEC's Dallas Chair, says YEC's connections, support, and advice, helped him grow his company. As chair, he'll help other Dallas area members connect and share valuable…

• Dan Golden is YEC Chicago Group Chair

  YEC news · June 11, 2020 · 3 min read

  As YEC's Chicago chair, BFO president Dan Golden will bring topic-specific virtual events to members, and help them make meaningful connections within the community.

• Shama Hyder is the YEC Marketing and PR Agency Group Chair

  YEC news · June 9, 2020 · 4 min read

  Shama Hyder, YEC's new Marketing and PR Agency Chair, says YEC has been a source of advice, support, and friendship for many years.

• Dalip Jaggi is the YEC Orange County Chair

  YEC news · June 4, 2020 · 4 min read

  YEC's new Orange County chair, Dalip Jaggi, plans to channel his networking and community building skills into new experiences for his fellow YEC members.

• Dan Lucas is the YEC Atlanta Group Chair

  YEC news · June 2, 2020 · 4 min read

  YEC's new Atlanta chair, Dan Lucas, is looking forward to opening doors and making connections for YEC's younger members.

• Joey Kercher is the YEC Denver Group Chair

  YEC news · May 28, 2020 · 3 min read

  Joey Kercher, YEC's Denver chair, reinvented his company post-COVID-19, and values YEC for the advice and connections to visionary people.