THE EXPERIENCE
Our YFS alumni have been accepted into universities such as Stanford, UC Berkeley, Georgia Institute of Technology, John Hopkins, University of California San Diego, University of Edinburgh, and more. They have also received awards from The Princess Diana Award, Rise Global, and Masason Foundation.
Whatever they are building now, or whichever university they got accepted into, our young founders are going places.
“There’s trust shown in us, even if we are 16 or 17 years old. At YFS, you’re able to express your ideas without completely being rejected or receiving backlash.”
“There is no other competition or program out there that puts in the effort that I see from YFS - From the trips to Google and Tiktok, letting us learn the lives of those in tech startups; to the professional locations that we pitched at and the amount of people who came to support; to the networks we teens gained with adults who believe we can make an impact in the world!
I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to pitch to actual investors and them providing critical feedback on how to improve our startup.”
— Warren Jodjana, Indonesia, YFS ‘18, YFS ‘19, YFS ‘22
“YFS is a vibrant community of like-minded youth who are passionate about entrepreneurship. Engaging with other participants from diverse countries was invaluable, allowing us to learn from one another and exchange ideas.”
“YFS has provided me with a profound understanding of the entire entrepreneurial journey, from ideation to business development and growth strategies. In particular, the guidance I received from my mentors, who had extensive experience in the Indonesia and Vietnam markets, proved invaluable.
YFS also opened doors to numerous networking and learning opportunities at startup/ tech events. The opportunities not only expanded my professional network but also provided real-world exposure to the industry’s challenges and opportunities.”
— Mabel Chang, Singapore, YFS ‘22
“As an aspiring young impact entrepreneur, growing up in a country where entrepreneurship is not typically encouraged among teenagers, YFS became a life-changing opportunity for me.
It has not only altered the trajectory of my career but also ignited a profound drive within me, kickstarting my dreams and shaping my future plans.”
— Aldrich Heinz Alvarez, Philippines, YFS ‘21 & ‘22
