1. TIPS FOR ASPIRING YOUNG
ENTREPRENEURS
Jay Zises

2. INTRODUCTION
Jay Zises is an investment manager and chairman at New
York-based A Cap, Inc. He is a founding investor of Esquire
Bank and is involved in various nonprofit organizations. At A
Cap, Inc. Jay Zises maintains a special focus on young
entrepreneurs as investment opportunities.

3. The entrepreneurial spirit knows no age restrictions. Below
are some tips for young individuals with drive and ambition
to succeed.

4. 1. It’s important to focus on your passion. Passion for a
project or idea is what drives most entrepreneurial success
stories and it’s a key ingredient for success. Working on
something near and dear to one’s heart motivates to see it
through.

5. 2. Be smart about financing. Pursuing an idea that is
scalable with funding will give you the best chance of
succeeding. Having enough resources is critical to turning
an idea into a viable product or service.

6. 3. Work with a mentor. All entrepreneurs, especially young
and inexperienced ones, can benefit greatly from learning
from someone who has experience navigating the world of
entrepreneurship. Achieving success will likely require skills
that you haven’t yet gained so a mentor’s guidance will be
essential to getting off the ground.