The people who show up
every single day.
A multinational team spread across Asia and beyond, united by one conviction: that where you were born should not determine how far you can go.
The core team
Billy founded YFS in 2016 after recognising that entrepreneurial education was a privilege, not a right. A private banker by day, he has spent a decade building a global movement to level the playing field for young people across Asia and Africa.
LinkedInChris leads YFS day-to-day, overseeing operations, partnerships, and strategic growth across all markets. He brings deep experience scaling education programmes at an international level.
LinkedInCrispian co-founded YFS alongside Billy, bringing decades of expertise as one of Hong Kong's leading educators. He designed the pedagogical framework that underpins every YFS programme.
LinkedInSud drives growth strategy and key partnerships across YFS markets. He works directly with corporate partners and school networks to scale the YFS internship programme.
LinkedInPratik ensures the YFS machine runs smoothly — from student onboarding to mentor matching to programme delivery across 10+ countries.
LinkedInUrvi builds and stewards YFS's donor and foundation relationships, ensuring every contribution creates measurable impact for the students who need it most.
LinkedInTanvee leads corporate partnerships and mentor recruitment, connecting global companies with YFS programmes and building the network that makes real internships possible.
LinkedInAbhijith leads the development of YFS's AI-powered course infrastructure, building the technology layer that allows YFS to deliver personalised entrepreneurship education at scale.
LinkedInHeera designs and manages the curriculum across all YFS programmes, from Ideation Workshops to multi-week internships, ensuring consistent quality across every market.
LinkedInRituparna drives YFS's brand presence and content strategy, telling the stories of students, mentors, and partners that inspire the next wave of people to join the movement.
LinkedInGuided by industry leaders
Visionary leaders whose expertise shapes our programmes and ensures world-class mentorship for every student.
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