Mission and Values

We aim to educate, connect and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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Our Mission

YFS is on a mission to make entrepreneurship education and internship experiences accessible to secondary school students (ages 11-18) globally. We believe that students are never too young to make a difference in the world.

We equip students with cutting-edge startup knowledge through hands-on learning and direct mentorship from real entrepreneurs.

We are building the leaders of tomorrow, today.

Entrepreneurship as a mindset

With all the buzz going around with startups and being your own boss, we want to teach students that being an entrepreneur is more than that. Entrepreneurship is not an occupation, not a title. It is a mindset where we are constantly looking for ways to solve problems in innovative ways. It is a combination of the use of technical and soft-skills to create value for people.

Our Values

YFS brings students together from a range of socio-economic backgrounds so they can work collaboratively to solve problems. Increasing the social mix of students within schools can increase the relative performance of disadvantaged students.

Our Team.

Our team consists of preeminent educators, startup entrepreneurs, and leading finance experts from across the Asia Pacific. Headquartered in Hong Kong, our professionals are based in their respective markets across Hong Kong, Shenzhen, India, and Singapore. We have come together with the same mission, to teach entrepreneurship and 21st-century skills, globally.

Billy Naveed

Founder & Chairman

Crispian Farrow

Director & Co-Founder

Chris Geary

Director & CEO

Sudhanshu Dev

General Manager

Tanvee Mishra

H/O Growth & Partnerships

Heera Basnet

H/O Programs & Courses

Rituparna Konar

H/O Marketing

Our Advisory.

The Advisory Board of Young Founders School consists of experienced industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators who provide strategic guidance and mentorship to support YFS’s mission. Their expertise helps shape the organization’s programs, ensuring they remain relevant and impactful for young aspiring entrepreneurs. The board plays a crucial role in expanding YFS’s network, fostering partnerships, and enhancing the quality of mentorship provided to students.