| 12 October 2009

A campaign to empower young entrepreneurship
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The Prometheus Institute is proud to announce the public launch of People for the American Dream. The project is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurship among the younger generations, especially through policy advocacy and creative outreach. People for the American Dream seeks to maximize economic freedom in order to ensure a prosperous future.
Unique among other young entrepreneur sites, we offer:
1) High-quality video interviews of successful young entrepreneurs in diverse fields, from music to technology, sharing their experiences and advice. Current videos include Tim Westergren, founder of Pandora Internet Radio; Rakaa Iriscience, musician from the rap group Dilated Peoples, and DJ Skee, music producer and marketing consultant.
2) Useful tips and resources on how you can transition from your life as a student, 9-5 worker, or underachiever into self-employment. From learning how to get your internet startup in Fortune magazine to exercises to develop your entrepreneurial skill set, you'll learn useful advice for living the American Dream.
3) Facts and information about public policy reforms to help empower the American Dream. Current topics include health care, education, and much more.
4) Interactive features allowing users to share stories, interact, and help others live their Dream.
In this time of economic uncertainty, the need for entrepreneurial innovation is paramount. Entrepreneurs are the chief drivers of the American economy, spurring job creation and economic growth. They introduce new ideas that can become life-changing improvements.
Over half of young Americans desire to start their own business, according to polling data. At the same time, over half of all Americans believe that small business will lead America out of the recession.
PFAD is dedicated to empowering young aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to pursue and achieve the American Dream in their own lives. Through video interviews, campus outreach, and informational resources, we help keep the American Dream alive for the next generation.
Unique among entrepreneurship sites, we're not trying to sell someone's get-rich-quick recipe. We're a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and empowering young entrepreneurs. We realize entrepreneurship is about more than money - it's about a lifestyle of independence and personal freedom. We promote the values of entrepreneurship to all young Americans, whether they end up starting a personal blog to supplement their income, founding the next million-dollar internet company, or a nonprofit to save the world.
Help support the future of the American economy by visiting and contributing at People for the American Dream today!
