Meet Steve Long
Steve Long is a student entrepreneur and the founder of EconEd, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing economic and financial education and youth empowerment. With more than 24 chapters across the United States, Steve has raised over $5,000 and reached hundreds of students through free tutoring, school workshops, and competitions — all with the goal of closing the economic and financial literacy gap in K–12 education.
What was your first job?
My first and only job was as a youth soccer referee, where I officiated games every weekend. I am also an entrepreneur and run my own LLC, S & C Best Buy, which I have managed for the past four years.
Share a fun fact about yourself that most people don’t know:
I can play six instruments: guitar, bass, piano, drums, clarinet, and saxophone.
What’s one TEDx talk, book, or podcast that inspired you recently?
The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown. It explores how embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper connections, resilience, and growth — a message that has changed how I spend time with both peers and family.
Describe your talk in 3 words:
Revolutionizing. Modernized. Urgent.
If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
Do things you love and are passionate about — not just what’s normalized or what everyone else is doing. Be yourself.
Favorite place in New Hampshire?
Nashua — I’ve grown up here all my life.
What song captures the essence of your TEDx talk?
“Alright” by Kendrick Lamar.
