Universitas Gadjah Mada
Faculty of Economics and Business

The Management Student Association (IKAMMA) of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), organizes the Young Entrepreneurs Show, commonly known as YES! The event, which includes a series of seminars, incubation pitch sessions, and business workshops, is scheduled for November 9-10, 2024, at the UGM Innovation and Creativity Hall (GIK).

Rayhan Maulana Ahmada (Management-IUP 2023), Chairman of YES! 2024, said that YES! is returning with a renewed spirit to encourage young people to venture into entrepreneurship. With the overarching theme "From Zero to Hero", YES! 2024 aims to inspire young people to create successful businesses.

"Through the series of events at YES! 2024, we want to provide participants with insights from successful entrepreneurs. We hope this will inspire them in their business ventures," he said on Wednesday (November 5, 2024).

YES! 2024 will feature several events, including YES! We Talk an interactive discussion on "Unveiling the Secrets Behind Entrepreneurial Success". The event will feature two young entrepreneurs, Dr. Tirta, a physician and owner of Shoes and Care, and Rizky Arief Dwi Prakoso, CEO and founder of HMNS Perfumery. Both will share their experiences and strategies for building a successful business.

The YES! 2024 program also includes YES! We Connect is an exclusive networking dinner that connects attendees with 14 successful entrepreneurs from various industries. This event provides attendees valuable opportunities to network directly with professionals and deepen their understanding of the business world.

In addition, YES! 2024 will also host YES! We Explore, where participants will be invited to explore the journey of various brands through an interactive exhibition themed "Embarking on a Journey Towards Successful Entrepreneurship".

"Through this exhibition, we hope to provide motivation and inspiration to young people who aspire to start their businesses," he added.

Rayhan also mentioned that YES! 2024 is partnering with CSDU to organize YES! x CSDU will feature pitch deck presentations from CSDU's pre-incubation program under the theme "Innovate, Create, Elevate: Showcasing Today's Young Sociopreneurs. This session serves as a platform for participants to showcase the entrepreneurial skills they have developed throughout the program.

Reportage: Kurnia Ekaptiningrum

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