NFTE Alumnus Evan Perez Featured on Wharton Global Youth Podcast
Evan Perez, a high school entrepreneur from Rhode Island, was recently featured on Wharton Global Youth’s Future of the Business World podcast. Evan and Adrian Bautista cofounded Color Your Life, a startup that transforms family memories into personalized AI-powered coloring books. The duo’s innovative approach earned them first place in NFTE’s 2025 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. […]
NFTE Voices: Juline Abdo Inspires Innovation in Israel
NFTE Voices: Educator Spotlight is a new series from the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship that highlights educators who inspire innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. As subject matter experts in entrepreneurship education, these NFTE Teacher Corps leaders share experiences, insights, and best practices to advance NFTE’s bold vision to lead the global movement for equitable access to […]
Daring to Dream: Halogen’s 10-year Collaboration with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
Halogen alumnus Xavier Tan exemplifies the global impact of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and the life-changing results that come from igniting entrepreneurial thinking in youth and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
This year marks a remarkable milestone for NFTE’s Global Innovation Network member, Halogen, as they celebrate a decade of fueling innovation and change through NFTE. The theme for this celebration is Daring to Dream.
Interact with NFTE’s 2025 Global Report
On Nov. 7, 2025, Youth Entrepreneurship Day, NFTE launched a global report to highlight the promise and potential of youth entrepreneurs around the world. As the report led by the NFTE Global team notes, entrepreneurship is no longer a niche or optional endeavor, it is a vital pathway to equip the next generation with the […]
Rhode Island Students Adrian Bautista and Evan Perez Win 2025 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
After three intense rounds of pitching in front of VIP judges, Adrian Bautista and Evan Perez, student entrepreneurs from Providence, R.I., were crowned 2025 NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge champions for their business Color Your Life, a personalized coloring book that uses AI to turn memories into hands-on experiences that reduce screen time. “Every year, […]
How Teens Can Build an AI-powered Business in 90 Days for only $595
What if your teens could launch a business in 90 days without a big budget, a team, or years of experience? With the right tools and guidance, they can! Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) presents a groundbreaking online course for teens ages 13-17, Next-Level Startup: Make AI Your Cofounder. Join this year’s inaugural class or express […]
West Region Chair Emeritus Leo Gestetner: Why Giving Back Matters — And Why I Love NFTE
Leo Gestetner, Chair Emeritus of NFTE’s West region, recently shared a heartfelt reflection on the importance of giving back. In his piece, he eloquently expresses his deep commitment to a cause he has supported with extraordinary dedication over the years: NFTE. “Why Giving Back Matters — And Why I Love NFTE” is a compelling read. […]
Big Ideas from a Fifth Grader: Meet Myra Saxena
2025-2026 World Series of Innovation Opens for Submissions in September What advice would a fifth-grade inventor give to other big thinkers? “You’re never too young or never too old to make an impact because I started when I was 6,” offers Myra Saxena, a student at Herbert Hoover Elementary School in California. At just 10 […]
Interact with NFTE’s Digital 2024 Annual Report
The 2023-24 fiscal year was a year of breakthroughs—when Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) reached new heights of public awareness, catalyzed critical conversations around policy, garnered significant media attention, and achieved record-breaking fundraising milestones. Check out our interactive, digital 2024 annual report for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.
Statement to the Media: The Passing of NFTE Founder Steve Mariotti
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Steve Mariotti, the visionary founder of global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). Steve launched NFTE in 1987 with the mission of providing entrepreneurial education to youth from marginalized communities. A former entrepreneur turned special education teacher in New York City, Steve was a dedicated advocate […]