Why We Exist
We believe every young adult has potential. Sometimes they just need the right environment, guidance, and community to discover it.
Young Founders Society equips the next generation with real-world skills, confidence, and resilience so they can turn ideas into action.
Based at Plant Street Academy in Winter Garden and The View in Clermont, we serve the greater Central Florida community.
Meet Lenka Brady
Educator, entrepreneur, and youth mentor with 25+ years of experience in professional training and leadership development.
- Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
- Adult Education Certificate, New York University
- Former training leader at JetBlue University
- Mentor, Take Stock in Children & Lake-Sumter State College
- DECA Judge & Organizer, 1 Million Cups Clermont
- Founder, Start a Business LLC & Young Founders Society
- Multi-year Best of South Lake award recipient (2024, 2025)
The young founder journey becomes faster, stronger, and less lonely when surrounded by people who are building, failing, pivoting, and winning right beside you.
Our Team
Jacquie Peterson
Marketing strategist and community leader. Co-Owner of Splash Social Marketing.
Monica Mattia
Air Force Veteran, entrepreneur, and community leader.
Alanis Michelle
Digital Marketing student and founder of AM Social Media Marketing.
Our Values
Community First
We believe in the power of growing together.
Real-World Learning
We focus on learning by doing from day one.
Inclusive Access
Entrepreneurship is for everyone.
Giving Back
True success includes lifting others up.
Milestones
The Idea Takes Shape
Lenka Brady identifies the gap in youth entrepreneurship education.
YFS Launches
The first cohort of young founders meets in Clermont.
Plant Street Academy
YFS expands to Winter Garden with a daily presence.
Junior Camp & Growth
Summer 2026 brings the first Junior Camp for ages 9-14.
Be Part of Something Bigger
Whether you're a young founder, a parent, or a community leader, there's a place for you here.
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