Bermuda News: Zen Marley Mello at the NFTE World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Bernews.com highlighted young founder and CEO of Zanamations Zen Marley Mello and his participation in NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Of his experience Mello said the following, “The WYEC event is something that will stick with me for the rest of my life. It gave me the opportunity to experience people from different countries, cultures, […]
NFTE Takes Center Stage at the ASU+GSV Summit
AI, entrepreneurship, and the future of education: everyone was talking about these important topics at the annual ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, and NFTE alumni were at the forefront of these conversations! NFTE President & CEO, Dr. J.D. LaRock moderated two panels at this year’s conference, the first at the inaugural ASU+GSV AIR Show. At […]
NFTE Alumnus Darius Davie Named Awards of Excellence Winner
The Hospitality Diversity Action Council (HDAC) has announced NFTE alumnus and entrepreneur Darius Davie as the winner of its fourth annual Awards of Excellence. The honor recognizes exemplary work by individuals and companies that are working to advance the hospitality industry through the promotion of diversity, inclusivity, and equity. Raised in New York and now residing in […]
CT Insider Spotlights NFTE Alumnus Jake Gallo
CT Insider recently spotted Jake Gallo, a Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship alumnus, sitting on the UConn women’s basketball team bench, working diligently as the team’s graduate assistant coach. It is the Coventry native’s first year in the role after a four-year stint as the team’s manager. Gallo made a mark as a young entrepreneur during […]
PBS SoCal TV Program Features NFTE Alumna Mariela Cruz-Suarez
Watch “Transforming the Los Angeles River,” an episode of the local Earth Focus public television program, presented by PBS SoCal. It features NFTE alumna and equitable education advocate and innovator Mariela Cruz-Suarez. The Abraham Lincoln High School senior, who is passionate about uplifting the Latino community, shares her thoughts about change and gentrification, particularly in her neighborhood. The […]
LatinBizToday Features NFTE Alumnus and Latino Streetwear Entrepreneur Mathew Galvez
Read this Latin Business Today article about how NFTE alumnus Mathew Galvez launched his streetwear business while in junior high school taking a Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship class. Watch the video to learn about the latest fashion trend he plans to leverage for his Lotta Worldwide brand.
NFTE Alum Joins Black Male Leaders at White House Event
On February 26, NFTE alumnus Darius Davie participated in a special event at the White House Office of Public Engagement. This gathering, known as the Celebration of Black Men, spotlighted the accomplishments of Black male leaders and entrepreneurs across diverse fields, including professional sports, arts and design, media, academia, and finance. The event was part of the White House’s 2024 Black […]
Alumnus Zachary Borja wins $5,000 investment at NFTE Founders Forum
Young Entrepreneurs Win Prizes Worth $10,000 in NFTE Founders Forum Competition NEW YORK, NY (February 29, 2024) — Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global education nonprofit that ignites the entrepreneurial mindset in the next generation of diverse leaders, announces the winners of this year’s Founders Forum Pitch Competition, presented by the Citi Foundation, Ernst […]
Opportunity Through Mentorship
Through mentors at EY and beyond, NFTE alumna Zainabou Thiam had opportunities to scale her business, pitch in front of hundreds of professionals, and gain valuable college and career advice. NFTE’s program model relies on support from volunteers in the business community bringing real-world experiences and networking opportunities directly to our learners.
2 Minute Drill on Apple TV features NFTE alumni
Big dreams lead to big opportunities, and our NFTE alumni are proof of that! Catch our entrepreneurs featured on the latest episode of David Meltzer‘s 2 Minute Drill show. These alumni – Jevon Howell, James Umoeka, Josh Kreuger, Christopher Avolio, and Rachel Holmes – are putting their pitching skills to the test, competing for over $50,000 in cash and prizes.A huge shoutout to NFTE alumna Jasmine […]
