NYLF Business Innovation
Students will discover a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation at the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Business Innovation by competing in an exciting, multi-day start-up simulation that takes them from ideation to product launch.
Spending eight days on the campus of a top-ranking national institution—Yale University or the University of California, Berkeley—provides students with a taste of life on campus and the opportunity to meet other students from across the country who share their passion for business.
Develop business skills
- Exploring business best practices through simulation exercises, a competitive start-up style simulation, and an investor pitch presentation
- Learning firsthand from accomplished professionals, including well-established entrepreneurs
- Exploring the host city on a field excursion and experience local crowdsourcing
- Preparing for college life, practice vital skills, and set a career trajectory to help in the competitive business landscape
By attending NYLF Business Innovation, students can earn college credit through our partnership with George Mason University.
2024 Locations, Dates & Tuition
Berkeley, CA
University of California, Berkeley
- June 16-23
- June 25-July 2
- $4,195 – $4,245
New Haven, CT
Yale University
- June 25-July 2
- July 6-13
- July 15-22
- $4,195 – $4,245
What’s Included
On-site meals
University Accommodations
9:1 Overall Student-to-Staff Ratio
A Certificate of Completion
Program Highlights
Startup-Style Simulations
Develop the next great idea during a collaborative simulation that allows students to apply the skills they learn to take their business from ideation to launch, and then compete against their peers.
Field Professionals
Professionals in the field of business will supply insights from their own learnings and guide students through the key elements of launching a business.
Life On Campus
Experience life at a top university campus to gain a greater understanding of how to align university studies with passions.
College Readiness
Experience college culture and gain valuable college and career success skills while residing on the campus of Yale University or the University of California, Berkeley and spending time with other students from around the country.
The Experience, Day by Day
Day 1
Program Welcome and Orientation
Day 2
Ideation and Product Development
Day 3
Innovation and Feedback
Day 4
Designing the Future
Day 5
Understanding Business Capital
Day 6
Business in Action
Day 7
Jumpstarting your Business
Day 8
Looking Forward
Locations
What some of our alumni are saying…
The most valuable thing I learned during the conference was how to present myself in any given situation, whether it is with an individual, a small group, or a crowd of people.”
I loved making new friends, and I love the fact that I came into this program with no business-related skills or any knowledge. I left with the confident choice of making this a career.”
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