Khalif El-Amin is a local entrepreneur who is transforming the landscape for Milwaukee youth and the startup ecosystem. As the co-founder of the Young Enterprising Society, Khalif, along with his brother, launched the initiative in 2017 with a mission to empower young people by teaching transferable skills and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. Through innovative programs like STEAM and the Blueprint business accelerator, Khalif is dedicated to helping the next generation build a better future for themselves and their community.

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⭐️ KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS CONVERSATION:

1) STEAM Education: Khalif discusses the importance of incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into the curriculum to equip students with critical skills for the future.

2) Entrepreneurial Mindset: Learn how YES fosters an entrepreneurial mindset among young people, teaching them how to transform innovative ideas into viable businesses.

3) Community Impact: Discover how YES programs, like the STEAM and Dream Summit and the Blueprint business accelerator, are creating significant community impact by providing access to resources and mentorship.

4) Overcoming Challenges: Khalif shares personal stories of overcoming doubts and challenges, emphasizing the importance of resilience and confidence in entrepreneurship.

5) Local Initiatives: Explore how YES is partnering with organizations like the American Family Insurance to host events and initiatives that benefit Milwaukee’s youth and promote financial literacy, health, and wellness.

6) Inspiring Success: Hear about the success stories of YES participants who have launched tech startups and received non-diluted seed funding to grow their businesses.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:46 - The Young Enterprising Society and S.T.E.A.M.
9:29 - The Blueprint (Khalif's Business Accelerator)
18:21 - How Khalif Manages His Time
19:13 - Khalif's Transition From Social Services Work To Today
26:14 - Equipping Young Men With Confidence
28:17 - Overcoming The Doubts
31:28 - Building A Team & What Khalif Looks For When Hiring
33:46 - What Khalif Learned From Playing Sports
38:33 - Being Told "You're Too Short" & The Fire That Started
41:16 - Why Is Milwaukee So Segregated & How Can We Fix It
43:58 - What's Next Khalif
46:59 - One of the Best Pieces of Advice Khalif Ever Received

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