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What’s it like to teach a winning young entrepreneur at a NFTE school? Two NFTE Greater DC teachers, Stephanie Harmony and Erin Cribbs, share their experiences in this interview with Pivotal Plays and the importance of youth entrepreneurship. Plus, both teachers talk about why NFTE’s entrepreneurship programs are unique and the importance of mentors for young entrepreneurs.

NFTE President & CEO Amy Rosen's update from Monte Carlo:

NFTE’s work was feted by the top leadership of Ernst & Young, last night. Zoe Damacela, a proud alum, and I had the honor of representing NFTE at the official welcoming reception. The royal family of Monaco hosted it to welcome everyone to the Ernst & Young Global Entrepreneur of the Year Competition.

NFTE graduate Zoe Damacela is attending this year's Ernst & Young Global Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Monte Carlo.

Judges at a reception at Hotel du Paris Zoe with Steve Case at the judges reception. Zoe arriving at the judges reception.

Read Zoe's bio in the media guide on page 75.

Navarrow Wright is the CTO of Interactive One, the largest digital media company serving Black Americans. He recently spoke during the NFTE Philadelphia Regional Finals. Listen to how he describes the issue of technology exposure within the young black community and how NFTE can help grow young entrepreneurs.

Learn more about Wright’s entrepreneur background and connect with him on Twitter or LinkedIn.

By Amy Rosen
NFTE President & CEO

140 Cities, 50 Countries, 1 award.  I have just arrived along with NFTE Alum Zoe Damacela in Monte Carlo. We’re guests of Ernst & Young for their World Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Did you know NFTE is bringing entrepreneurship training to Saudi Arabia?

It’s never too late to go back to school as one NFTE teacher is proving. Congratulations to Kara Brown, who works with NFTE’s Greater Los Angeles program office, from the Boys & Girls' Clubs of Oxnard.

The Power of Ownership

At NFTE, we call our programs owner-entrepreneurship education to stress the power of ownership to create wealth.

What’s it like to volunteer for NFTE and support the young student entrepreneurs? Jennifer Zarcone, an employee at NFTE supporter SAP, discovered the excitement of helping young entrepreneurs turn their ideas into business plans.