The Future Entrepreneur Challenge Program is designed for prospective middle school students who want to know how to make a difference in the world. Students will learn what it takes to start a business and receive instruction and mentorship from experienced professionals and entrepreneurs who will help them develop real products.
 
Throughout the course, students will collaborate with other like-minded ambitious students and work in teams to develop a pitch deck, which they will present online to a panel of Silicon Valley investors. Top students can build lasting connections with influential figures in Silicon Valley.
 
Activities:
Brainstorming, strategizing, and building a startup as a group
Personalized instruction, feedback, and Q&A with entrepreneurs and industry experts
Training in presentation skills, research design, and group communication
 
Program details:
Classes meet on weekdays after school for 1.5-2h
10.5h of classroom sessions + 7 hr of guided team meetings + 2hr pitch event
Office Hours with main instructors and visiting faculty