“What questions should YOUNG entrepreneurs ask when considering an accelerator program?”

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses via live video chats, an expert content library and email lessons.

1. What Will I Gain Besides Money?... Read More

We recently had a unique opportunity to visit Santa Rosa’s Safari West and it was an adventure my children (ages 7 and 9) will likely never forget. The wildlife preserve spans several hundred acres, and though we spent only about three hours at Safari West, we were amazed at how many different animals there were to see, and by how close we were able to see them. Sitting atop a safari vehicle, driving down a dirt road, I was nuzzled by a 19-year-old Masai giraffe named Toufani! Aside from visiting the African Serengeti, I’m quite sure I would have never had that opportunity.

Another vehicle out on safari, as seen from the loading area.

 Not just another zoo... Read More

The relief and recovery effort is underway in the Oklahoma City area after a an EF-5 twister tore through Monday, leaving 24 dead and 12,000 - 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed.

Officials estimated the recovery cost at $2 billion.

If you wish to help, the following organizations are providing food, shelters, and emergency supplies and equipment.