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Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

Expertise

Entrepreneurship education, business management, business strategy

Currently

Senior Business Writer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, The Ohio State University

Carolyn Young has over 25 years of experience in business in various roles, including bank management, marketing management, and business education.

She has written business plans for companies with complex products and business models, including a technology company that built a search engine optimization tool, a biotechnology company, and an online marketplace. She has helped several startup companies get off the ground.

She is the author of several entrepreneurship textbooks, and she created related entrepreneurship curriculum that has been taught in universities internationally. Titles include Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, and Lean Accelerator. The textbooks were part of an online learning platform designed for high school and college students. She was the Direct of Product Development for the company, Venture Highway, that launched the platform.

Carolyn also has expertise in financial business writing, with numerous financial whitepapers under her belt, as well as a technical manual for Chief Financial Officers.

She has been a freelance business writer for over ten years and has a bachelor’s degree in Finance from The Ohio State University. She is also the author of a novel, The Perfect View.

Carolyn has been featured in many online publications. Some of them include:

Recent articles

How Lisa Verbeck Blends PR and Marketing to Elevate Tourism

How Lisa Verbeck Blends PR and Marketing to Elevate Tourism

Carolyn Young

Published on April 29, 2024

This interview brings the story of Lisa Verbeck, a marketing and communications executive and the founder of Lisa Verbeck Consulting. Transitioningf ...

How Charlotte Spirituality Center Cultivates Soulful Connections

How Charlotte Spirituality Center Cultivates Soulful Connections

Carolyn Young

Published on April 24, 2024

Embarking on a journey of spiritual growth and enlightenment often requires guidance and support. Linda Serepca, the executive director of Charlotte ...

How to Identify Profitable Side Hustles with Nick Loper

How to Identify Profitable Side Hustles with Nick Loper

Carolyn Young

Published on April 18, 2024

Nick Loper, the founder of Side Hustle Nation, offers a unique look into the world of entrepreneurial endeavors beyond the typical nine-to-fivegrind ...

Sovereign Brands Success Story with CEO Brett Berish

Sovereign Brands Success Story with CEO Brett Berish

Carolyn Young

Published on April 1, 2024

In this interview, we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of Brett Berish, the CEO of Sovereign Brands, wine & spirits company. Brettsha ...

How Travel and Design Merged in Meggan’s Creative Venture

How Travel and Design Merged in Meggan’s Creative Venture

Carolyn Young

Published on March 28, 2024

In this interview, we discover the fascinating journey of Meggan Fadden Wynja, the visionary design director and owner of Color Cord Company. Fromth ...

Alisa Arnhalt and the Art of Transforming Homes

Alisa Arnhalt and the Art of Transforming Homes

Carolyn Young

Published on March 27, 2024

In the dynamic world of home staging and interior design, Alisa Arnhalt stands out as a visionary and creative force. As the founder and creativedir ...

100 Years of Clean — Bradley’s Journey to Leading Washroom Tech

100 Years of Clean — Bradley’s Journey to Leading Washroom Tech

Carolyn Young

Published on March 27, 2024

Jon Dommisse is VP of business development and strategy for Bradley Company, the 100-year-old global manufacturer of commercial plumbingfixtures ...

How Lenny Tim Started Mobility Scooter Rental Business

How Lenny Tim Started Mobility Scooter Rental Business

Carolyn Young

Published on March 19, 2024

In this interview, we sit down with Lenny Tim, the entrepreneurial spirit behind LA Mobility Scooter Rentals. As a business leader in the bustlinghe ...

How Tyler Quintard Built a Trusted Home Inspection Brand

How Tyler Quintard Built a Trusted Home Inspection Brand

Carolyn Young

Published on March 1, 2024

In this interview, we sit down with Tyler Quintard, CEO of Odyssey Home Inspection Inc., to explore his entrepreneurial journey from propertymanagem ...