WE EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS AND FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS
Do you dream of starting your own business?
The YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS CLUB is an exclusive community of aspiring young entrepreneurs and future business leaders.
We understand the challenges that come with entering the business world, and we are here to accompany you every step of your entrepreneurial journey with 600+ tutorial videos, tools, articles, as well as personal coaching.
IDEAS.
BECOME.
REALITY.
THE YEC IS THE RIGHT PLACE TO …
STUDENTS WANT MORE ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFERINGS IN SCHOOL
Many students want to learn how to start a business in school, but most schools – and even universities – do not offer such knowledge.
Many studies indicate that a large majority of students desire to learn more about business topics at school.
A survey at the Bonn International School in Bonn, Germany, from 2019 showed that about 76% of the students (and their parents) would like to have more entrepreneurial offerings.
Additionally, research spanning from early 2020 to early 2024 shows that an overwhelming 84% of GenZ individuals aspire to become self-employed within the next five years. Young people – especially the GenZ – increasingly want to work for themselves in the next few years. They are less interested in traditional careers and more focused on finding purpose in their work.
Recognizing these trends, the YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS CLUB is aiming to fill the gap by providing knowledge, guidance, coaching, and preparation for ambitious young minds seeking to start designing their own career paths.
"The most underestimated asset
for your career success is
your personal network."
Julian Bennet Vogel
Founder of the
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS CLUB
Jack Ma
Founder of Alibaba Group
"I told my son: you don’t need to be in the top three in your class,
being in the middle is fine, so long as your grades aren’t too bad.
Only this kind of person - a middle-of-the-road student -
has enough free time to learn other skills."
"As a billionaire, most people are more interested in what types of cars I drive, instead of asking me what types of books gave me the drive to be successful."
Warren Buffet
Founder of Berkshire Hathaway
Dhirubhai Ambani
Founder of Reliance Industries
"If you don´t build
your DREAM,
someone will hire you
to help build theirs."
"Choose a job you love,
and you will never have
to work a day in your life."
Kǒng Fūzǐ (Confucius)
Chinese Philosopher, Teacher,
Editor and Politician
STRONGER TOGETHER
DREAM TOGETHER
Dreams do not work unless you take action.
That has always been the case, and now it is more present than ever. Hence, the need for collaboration, communication, and reliable communities becomes more important, especially with new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the horizon. But most people underestimate the value of their personal networks.
Being a member of the YEC will enable you to build YOUR OWN STRONG NETWORK and find specific networking opportunities that will help you with your endeavors.
GROW TOGETHER
Making mistakes as an entrepreneur usually comes with a price tag. To minimize these costs, it is very helpful to learn from people who have already made these mistakes.
Live talks and interviews with real entrepreneurs and experts will let you dive deeper into the world of business and give you inspiring insights. By sharing our experiences, and learning from the experiences of entrepreneurs from all around the world, you can save a lot of TIME & MONEY, by attending our live talks and interviews.
Succeed together
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence success has evolved so much in a short amount of time, that even the most experienced entrepreneurs are still struggling with learning how to properly utilize AI and its potential. In order for us to succeed, we are all forced to face the fact that the new technologies will change the way we work and live forever. So, everyone has to be up to date and be able to adapt to this transition.
It does not matter whether you become an entrepreneur or you follow the employee path – the MINDSET and KNOWLEDGE you gain from the YEC will help you to be successful regardless.
FEATURES
ACADEMY
- Micro-Learning Videos
- Courses with Certificates
- Data Bases
+ Innovation & Creativity Tools
+ AI-Tools
+ Productivity Tools
+ StartUp Awards - Yearly Business Plan Challenge
COACHING
- BIRD Personality Strength Assessment
- Individual or Group Coaching
- Chat with your Coach
- Website Development Coaching
- Special Service for IB Students
COMMUNITY
- YEC Internal Network
- Live Webinars
- Live Q&A
- Brainstorming Sessions
- … and more to come!
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY:
“Not only does the YEC have the potential to teach you the basics of business, economics, and starting a company, but it also teaches you valuable life goals for anyone who is interested in finances and how to turn your goals into reality.”
Martin W.
Bonn International School (DE)
Aerospace Engineering @ TU Delft
“The YEC exceeded all my expectations. Whether you have a well-defined business idea or are just exploring possibilities, this network will provide you with the resources and motivation to pursue your dreams fearlessly.
I can’t recommend it enough!”
Michele T.
Hong Kong International School (HK)
“Joining the YEC was a game-changer for me. As a student, I was unsure about how to turn my business idea into a reality. Thanks to the knowledge and skills I´ve gained, I have the confidence to start and run my own business.”
Wiktor S.
AMA Film Academy, Warsaw (PL)
FAQ
There is no specific age requirement/restriction; however, we target students from grade 9 and up, along with college students and trainees at firms.
Yes, there is a membership fee. Individuals students separated from any school or institution are required to pay CHF 480,-
Schools, institutions, and companies with training programs are required to pay CHF 4,800,- per year. More detailed information is available HERE.
No, but we offer regular information webinars in which we present the YEC and its features in detail.
You can also find detailed insights into what the YEC has to offer HERE.
Of course not!
We are here to help you on your way to your own business.
No, because we are convinced that entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm cannot be tested.
Yes, you can also become a member of the YEC once you have left your student days behind you.
No, the YEC is accessible globally.
There won’t be a specific focus on any industry since we aim to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders, no matter the industry. Furthermore, we understand that not everyone wishes to go down the business route. Still, it’s essential to understand how the business world works, no matter how or where you might work in the future.
Each month, there will be an event for students to attend, focusing on MENTORING and Q&A. When live lectures are given, they will be recorded and uploaded to the YEC ACADEMY media library for students to watch afterward in case they missed them.
The length of our lessons may vary depending on the content. We have short lessons talking about niche and smaller subjects within the business world, but also longer courses consisting of several lessons that talk about the more day-to-day aspects of business that have more to say.
In your profile you will find the menu “Courses” under which all you courses are listed. Next – if you have finished at least one course – click on “My Certificates” and you can download your certificate as a PDF file.
No, the YEC is more or less a family business founded by Julian Bennet Vogel with the support of his parents, Melanie and Holger, who are both multi-entrepreneurs and innovation coaches.
Co-operations are possible and planned for the future, but YEC members’ data will never be shared with anyone.
The best way for someone to get involved with YEC events or initiatives is to contact us directly HERE.