Youth Entrepreneur Readiness Summit 2025

Youth Entrepreneur Readiness Summit 2025
Theme: Pitching Ain’t Easy

Join Yadestiny Treasure Chest (YTC) for an empowering afternoon designed to equip young entrepreneurs with the skills, confidence, and connections to thrive. From branding and marketing to pitching and vending, this summit is your pipeline to real-world success.

Hear directly from youth who are already building their businesses, past Pitch Fest participants, and industry leaders who create opportunities for young people. Plus, get hands-on experience through activities like professional headshots, vendor table demos, and product shots to help you shine.

Whether you’re a current entrepreneur or just starting out, this is your moment to grow, connect, and prepare for what’s next.

✨ Youth-Led Panels – Learn from peers who are already running businesses, hear from past Pitch Fest contestants, and gain insider knowledge from adults and organizations who open doors for youth entrepreneurs.

✨ Hands-On Activities – Get professional headshots, product shots, and experience a demo of what a successful vendor table should look like. Participate in screen printing, styling, and more to build your brand presence.

✨ Opportunities to Grow – Explore real opportunities to vend at events like the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Holiday Market, Revolution Me Film Festival, Shopify New York and Hip Hop Closet’s Block Party. Learn the ins and outs of branding, marketing, financial literacy, and pitching.

✨ Wellness & Confidence Building – Kick off the day with a guided meditation led by Julia Chan, Founder of Roots to Rise NYC, to calm nerves and prepare for public speaking and high-pressure spaces.

✅ Build your confidence in pitching your business and ideas
✅ Gain tools for marketing, branding, and financial literacy
✅ Network with other youth entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry leaders
✅ Leave prepared for pitch competitions and vending opportunities

📍 Brooklyn Navy Yard (BLDG 92) 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklym NY 11205
🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 12PM - 5PM

🎟️ Register now and join us at the Youth Entrepreneur Readiness Summit 2025 ~ because pitching ain’t easy, but with the right tools, you’ve got this!.

Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow with other driven young entrepreneurs.

Info: Photoshoot Station with Jason Serrano
DIY Product Shot Stations
Hands-on Screenprinting and Visionary Workshop with Fashionably Fly Co
How to deliver an effective elevator pitch with Jessica Sinclair
Resource Wall- Post what you need on your path
Vending Demo Table Set-up with YTC

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Building 92, 63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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