yalies have founded some of the world’s most influential companies

are you next? join our community

our programs

🚀 LAUNCH

yale’s most fun “Camp Yale” pre-orientation program helping incoming students develop skills for successful entrepreneurship

🤝 Venture Capital

learn from experts in vc and build your own portfolio through a 4-month fellowship, then get hands-on experience/mentorship from firms

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Friends & Family

weekly friday-night build sessions for innovators and founders 8-11pm at the Founder’s Lounge, 2nd floor of Tsai CITY – snacks provided

🎒 HS Fellowship

over 6 weeks, help high school students start their journey in entrepreneurship and develop the skills to be successful builders

💼 Internships

learn the ins-and-outs of building a product to scale while collaborating with a close-knit team from one of our 150+ affiliated start-ups

🧪 Incubator

founded on peer-to-peer support, providing yalies with community while they start and scale their ventures

yes isn’t just a club – we’re a collaborative community

yes spans 14 colleges, 12 grad schools, and thousands of alumni founders. our members are creative, resourceful, and driven with diverse backgrounds and interests. we value experimentation and introspection, and are brought together by a shared interest in innovation and impact.

beyond entrepreneurship, friendship

yes doesn’t stop with our pre-professional programs or stellar speaker series! we host social events – from karaoke nights to the annual yes formal – go on retreats, and wake up at the crack of dawn to hike East Rock or polar plunge at the beach.

our partners

plus your generous donations that make yes a reality!