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The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs. YEC members represent nearly every industry, generate billions of dollars in revenue each year and have created tens of thousands of jobs.
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7 Social Platforms to Help Cement Your Personal Brand

Name one digital platform you expect all your key hires to have a presence on and explain why.

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that …

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11 Qualities Your Personal Brand Should Convey to Employers

How important is the personal brand of your key hires? What do you look out for (bad or good)?

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program …

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11 Things Your Logo Designer Should Know About Your Brand

What one thing should I tell a designer about my brand before commissioning a logo?

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of …

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11 Ways to Create a More Human Brand

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.

1. Act More Human

“Businesses have a reputation for being …

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9 Questions to Help You Define Your Personal Brand

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.

1. Who Do I Admire?

“While you want to develop …

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10 Branding Tips for a Great AngelList Profile

What’s one tip for making the most of a profile on AngelList?

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and …

A podcast can do wonders for building your brand. The "airwaves" are already crowded, but these 11 tips can help you make your voice heard.
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11 Ways a Podcast Can Help Build Your Brand

What is one way a podcast can help entrepreneurs build their personal brands?

The following answers are provided by members of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs …

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8 Brand-Building Conferences We Would Keynote

If you could keynote any business conference, which would you choose and why?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and …

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How to Convince Influential Entrepreneurs to Endorse Your Brand

How can I get a big-name entrepreneur to publicly endorse my product / service?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start …

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Tips for Grads on Building a Strong Personal Brand

What is one piece of advice you’d give recent college grads about building a strong personal brand, even with limited work experience?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual …