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Leadership is one of the most important qualities a young entrepreneur needs to develop. Almost every successful entrepreneur out there will tell you that leadership is a key component of how they made it to the top. But the word “leadership” seems so general. What does it mean? How can you apply leadership qualities to […]

When you get an idea for a business, it’s so shiny, new, and exciting that you will probably be tempted to jump right in. Why waste time, right? The sooner you start the ball rolling, the sooner you’ll become a massive entrepreneurial success, which you can put on your college application, which will help you

You wear many hats as a young entrepreneur. You’re a student, an athlete, a volunteer, a friend, a sibling, a child, and a CEO. Managing your time may seem like an impossible task, especially at the beginning and end of school years. Everyone feels overwhelmed at times, but it’s not the end of the world.

Being a high-achieving, college-bound young entrepreneur means more than taking all AP classes. It means starting a business and working hard to see it succeed. But aside from an email inbox full of acceptance letters and a shelf full of trophies, how do you recognize when your enterprise has reached something you can truly call

Here at the Kantner Foundation, we know that young entrepreneurs like you are some of the hardest-working teens in the world. It’s not easy to build a successful business out of nothing. And it’s even harder while juggling school, college prep, and a social life! That’s why we feel it’s important you get the respect

WHAT IS FEAR OF FAILURE? While the phrase alone might seem obvious – especially for high-achieving young entrepreneurs like you who are used to success – there are different types of fear of failure (atychiphobia). In no particular order, fear of failure can mean: Fear of looking bad in front of others Fear of not

For ambitious young entrepreneurs like you, starting a small business may seem like a wonderful idea to make extra money, network with professionals in your field, and boost your college applications. And you’re right! Entrepreneurship is a fantastic way for young people to do all those things, plus learn valuable life skills.   There’s never been

Consider yourself lucky to be a young entrepreneur at a time when you have a world of knowledge at your fingertips. From Google to podcasts, anything and everything you could ever want to know about entrepreneurship is right there. It may seem like books are quaint, old-fashioned notions that have no relevance in modern entrepreneurship,

You didn’t become a young entrepreneur because it seemed easy, right? We here at the Kantner Foundation know quite well how hard young entrepreneurs work at everything they do, from athletics to running a business. You rise to every challenge you face. You earn every success. In some ways, entrepreneurship is no different than any

If you’re a college-bound young entrepreneur, what better way to prepare for life after high school than with a summer program on a college campus? Many colleges offer summer programs that can give you:  Real-world experience  On-campus college experience (dorm life!)  Networking  Finding mentors  Meeting like-minded young entrepreneurs from around the country  Expert guidance and