Have a great idea and wonder how to bring it to life? In this interactive camp, high school students will learn to think like founders — from identifying real problems worth solving to testing ideas with potential customers and building a concept grounded in evidence, not just enthusiasm.
Designed to mirror how real startups validate ideas, this course offers hands-on experience with real-world entrepreneurial practices. Through team-based projects, group discussions and activities such as simulated customer discovery conversations, rapid prototyping and peer feedback, you’ll develop a tested business concept, build a basic financial model and deliver a pitch to a live audience.
Who should register: This course is designed for high school students (ages 14–16) who are curious about entrepreneurship — no prior business experience required. It’s a great fit for:
- Creative students interested in business, innovation or problem-solving
- Entrepreneurial-minded teens who want to build something — whether a company, product, nonprofit or a solution to a real-world problem
- Students who enjoy project-based, collaborative learning environments
What You’ll Learn
- Identify real problems worth solving — and understand why many startups fail
- Develop and present a viable business concept
- Conduct basic customer discovery conversations to test ideas and gather insights
- Evaluate market opportunity, competition and business viability
- Build a simple financial model (pricing, costs and break-even)
- Deliver a clear and confident business pitch to a live audience
Skills You’ll Gain
- Idea validation and problem identification
- Customer discovery and feedback gathering
- Basic business modeling and financial thinking
- Pitch development and public speaking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Creative problem-solving