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Explore opportunities to become a student mentor or YEA BR sponsor.

Mentor Next Gen
Business Leaders

At YEA BR, mentors guide students from idea to launch—offering real-world advice on branding, finance, product development, marketing, operations, and more. Whether you review a pitch, give feedback on a business plan, or share your industry expertise, your experience helps a young entrepreneur go from student to CEO.

Coach Students through idea validation.

Provide feedback on pitches & business plans.

Share valuable industry experiences.

Open doors through your network & guidance.

Shaping Student Business, Step by Step

Mentors work one-on-one with student businesses to assist in the creation of their business plans. Over the course of six weeks in December and January, mentors meet in 90-minute sessions to help students think through all aspects of business creation, refine their plans, and prepare for investor presentations.

Graphic Designers also play a vital role. Working one-on-one with student businesses, designers create professional logos and marketing materials—such as business cards, brochures, and letterheads—that give each startup a polished look. These projects are completed remotely in November and typically require 5–10 hours of support.

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How Sponsorship Makes a Difference

Funds program delivery and student support.

Expands mentorship and networking opportunities.

Powers Pitch Night and fuels alumni success stories.

Our Sponsors

We are deeply grateful to the partners and sponsors who make YEA BR possible. Their generosity fuels every step of the student journey—from classroom instruction and one-on-one mentorship to the launch of real businesses and the excitement of Community Pitch Night.

By investing in YEA BR, our partners are not only shaping the future of Baton Rouge’s young entrepreneurs but also strengthening the economic vitality of our region.

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