The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a 30-week after-school program that teaches middle and high school students how to open their own business. During the program students brainstorm business ideas, write business plans, pitch those plans to a panel of investors for real money. The YEA! Founder/CEO Roundtable is a signature event which allows YEA! students (11-18), to hear inspiring stories from local top CEOs. This event is a 90 minute event that has a significant, and long lasting impact on the lives of budding entrepreneurs, helping them “connect the dots” between local businesses and the executives who those businesses to success.
Meet the panelists
• Michael Katrivanos, Founder, New District Brewing Company• David Isaacson, CEO, Beach Geeks, Inc.• Tina Leone, CEO, Ballston BID• Brett Snyder, CEO, Knucklepuck Media• Dr. Crissy Markova, Founder, Virginia Center for Orthodontics• Karen Rosales, CEO, Arlington Community Federal Credit Union
Registration
Pre-registration closes on February 23 at noon. All registrations after this time will be considered at the door and charged accordingly. Middle and high school students are free with pre-registration or $5 at the door (cash only). All others please register at the $20 rate.
Thank you to our Sponsor
Crystal City Business Improvement District