Early Entrepreneurs was founded in 2020 to spark the next wave of female founders—pairing mentorship with meaningful access for girls in underserved communities.
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EE has impacted over 250+ young women from 13+ countries.
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Early Entrepreneurs was founded in 2020 to spark the next wave of female founders—pairing mentorship with meaningful access for girls in underserved communities.
Who We Are
Early Entrepreneurs is a mentorship-based educational program that teaches girls in elementary and middle school the fundamentals of starting a business. Through a series of hands-on sessions led by entrepreneurial college student mentors, participants learn core concepts like marketing, product development, and finance—culminating in a final pitch presentation that brings their business ideas to life.
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Our Partners
We’re proud to collaborate with community partners who believe in the power of young, female entrepreneurship. Through grants, partnerships, and meaningful connections, these organizations help us expand our reach, strengthen our programs, and support the next generation of business leaders. Their generosity and belief in our mission make this work possible.
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Meet Our Team
Florine Tutelman
Founder
Executive Leadership
Finella Tutelman
Executive Director
Nicole Ridel
Founder
Skylar Silverman
President
Our Board Members
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Florine is a student at Cornell University’s Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, where she studies Finance and Entrepreneurship. Motivated by the fact that women-founded startups receive just two percent of venture capital funding, she founded Early Entrepreneurs in 2020 and has since led its collegiate expansion across the country. Florine is passionate about giving women a voice in male-dominated fields and enjoys spending time with family, trying new foods, and taking hot pilates classes.
Florine Tutelman
Founder
Finella became inspired by the female entrepreneurs she encountered during her work as an analyst in the Consumer Retail Investment Banking group at Goldman Sachs, where she worked on executing M&A and IPO transactions. She is currently a Private Equity Associate at the Carlyle Group and graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Finella enjoys traveling, fitness classes, and is passionate about the beauty and personal care space.
Finella Tutelman
Executive Director
Nicole is a student at Georgetown University, where she is studying Finance and Management. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she is passionate about sustainability and social impact. In her free time, Nicole enjoys hiking, baking, and trying new coffee shops.
Nicole Ridel
Founder
Skylar is a student at Cornell University, where she is studying Industrial and Labor Relations. Originally from Long Island, New York, she is passionate about the intersection between business and law. Skylar enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and spending time with her friends.
Skylar Silverman
President
Simona Vigodner
Early Entrepreneur Board Members
Simona is an avid proponent of entrepuernship, particularly in the technology sector. She is currently a Private Equity Associate at KKR on the Technology, Media, & Telecommunications team. Previously, she was an Investment Banking Analyst in Morgan Stanley's M&A group. Simona graduated summa cum laude from the Jerome Fisher M&T Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Simona enjoys salsa and ballroom dancing, writing short stories, and going on spontaneous travel adventures.
Simona Vigodner
Board Member
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We’re always looking for entrepreneurial-minded college students who want to inspire the next generation of female founders. As a mentor, you’ll lead sessions, share your insight, and build meaningful connections with girls exploring what’s possible. Whether you’re passionate about business, education, or creating impact—you belong here.
With existing chapters at Georgetown and Cornell, we’re building a network of mentors who are shaping what’s possible for young women in entrepreneurship—and we’d love for you to be part of it.
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40 Youth-Led Projects Earn Distinguished National Call for Kindness Prize
40 Youth-Led Projects Earn Distinguished National Call for Kindness Prize
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