Young Entrepreneur Challenge Programs 2015

BOSTON • AUSTIN • FOUNDER’S ACADEMY

BOSTON • AUSTIN • FOUNDER’S ACADEMY

summer 2015

summer 2015

Get Inspired.Get Inspired.Get Inspired.

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business and entrepreneurship programs designed specifically for high business and entrepreneurship programs designed specifically for high business and entrepreneurship programs designed specifically for high

school and secondary school students. Our primary objective is to increase school and secondary school students. Our primary objective is to increase school and secondary school students. Our primary objective is to increase

analytical aptitude by using entrepreneurship as a vehicle, but most analytical aptitude by using entrepreneurship as a vehicle, but most analytical aptitude by using entrepreneurship as a vehicle, but most

importantly we want you toimportantly we want you toimportantly we want you to

Join us, won’t you?Join us, won’t you?Join us, won’t you?

Simple. Combine real world real world real world exposure, a heavy emphasis on teamteamteam, and healthy competition competition competition to bring out the best in everyone.

BUSINESS MODEL WORKSHOPS Value Proposition • Customer Segments and

Relationships • Channels and Revenue Steams • Key

Activities, Resources, Partnerships • Cost Structure •

Business Model Patterns

Each morning all of the students will participate in a series of

workshops designed to teach concepts about business models.

These workshops utilize case studies, mini-competitions,

consultations, and the Business Model Generation text.

SKILLS AND SYSTEMS WORKSHOPS Presentations and Public Speaking • Social Media

Campaigning • Web Development • Graphic Design,

Storytelling, and Branding • Budget and Financing

Afternoon workshops focus on teaching and developing hard skills.

Students will spend time in the Skills and Systems Workshop

working on operational tasks to prepare their businesses for launch.

Exposure Exposure Exposure to real-world entrepreneurial knowledge.

Interaction Interaction Interaction with peers from around the world.

A whole lot of fun.A whole lot of fun.A whole lot of fun.

} Idea Labs

Business Model Workshops

Skills and Systems Lab

Field Visits & Expert Speakers

Once student teams are formed, they will have at least one

Idea Lab per day where students will have direct access

and interaction with their YEC Mentors.

Every day students will learn about the components of the

Business Model Canvas, exploring case studies and

competing in daily presentations.

At the end of the YEC, students will have the ability to give

formal business presentations, construct and analyze

budgets, build out business websites, and launch social

media campaigns.

We don’t ignore the real world! Students will have access

to an incredible array of expert speakers and have the

opportunity to visit some of the most innovative

entrepreneurial spaces in Boston!

Final Team Project

All of the elements of the

YEC revolve around

preparing teams for their

final presentations, where

they will pitch their original

business ideas to a panel of

industry professionals.

7.00

7.30-8.30

9.00-11.00

11.00-12.00

12.00-2.30

3.00-5.00

5.00-6.30

6.30-7.30

8.30-10.00

10.00-11.30

11.30

Wake-up!

Report Time and Breakfast in BU Dining Hall

Business Model Workshop Series Value Proposition • Customer Segments & Relationships • Channels, Revenue Steams, and Cost Structure • Key Activities and Partners • Key Patterns

Idea Lab with Team Mentors

Lunch Offsite and Boston Photo-Scavenger Hunt

Skills System Workshop Series Graphic Design • Website Construction • Budgeting and Financial Analysis • Social Media Campaign Building • Presentation Skills and Public Speaking

Team Prep Time for Daily Presentations

Dinner in BU Dining Hall

Daily Team Presentations

Recap with Mentors and Free Time in Dorms

Lights Out!

Sample Daily Schedule

Join us July 13July 13July 13---18 18 18 in Austin, Texas. Lodging and program hosted at

University of Texas, AustinUniversity of Texas, AustinUniversity of Texas, Austin.

Join us July 6July 6July 6---11 11 11 in Boston, Massachusetts. Lodging and program hosted at Boston UniversityBoston UniversityBoston University.

By the conclusion of Founder’s Academy, By the conclusion of Founder’s Academy, By the conclusion of Founder’s Academy, students launch their businesses and bring students launch their businesses and bring students launch their businesses and bring

at least one product to market!at least one product to market!at least one product to market!

Founder’s Academy ItineraryFounder’s Academy ItineraryFounder’s Academy Itinerary Opening Ceremony Team Formation and Ideation

Day 1:

Execution Timeline Development Web Development Workshop

Profit Model Development Distribution Strategies

Demo Day Presentations and Company Launches

Traction and Validation Workshops

Final Presentations and Award Banquet (open to parents)

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Day 3:

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Day 5:

Day 6:

Founder’s Founder’s AcademyAcademy

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP Required Workshop + 1 Elective

Maximizing Your LinkedIn Profile • Conflict Management

Styles • Leadership and Personality Types • Team

Forming, Storming, and Norming

STRATEGY Required Workshop + 2 Electives Industry Analysis: Porter’s Five Forces • Value Chain

Construction • Defining a Profit Model • Business Model

Construction • Marketplace Positioning

START IT UP Required Workshops + 1 Elective Startup Finances and Bootstrapping • Developing an

Execution Timeline • Web Development Strategy • Cash

Flow Projections • Legal Consideration

Required workshops in bold.

College Preparation Extension: Boston University Tours:

Boston University Harvard University Northeastern University Massachusetts Institute of

Technology (MIT) Boston College

College Preparation Workshops

How to Write a Standout College Essay

The Common Application– How to

Choosing Your Major

Creating Your Personal Brand

The Right Fit: What College is for You?

Pre-Program Business Model Generation and Preparation Packet

YEC Team Shirt

Team Learning Assistant Software

YEC Program (6 Days) Daily Workshops

Entrepreneur Seminars

Academic Business Coaching

Social Activities

On-Campus Room & Board 3 Meals/Day (dietary accommodations available)

Housing in Boston University Dormitories

Safety and Insurance On-site, 24 Hour Advisors (8:1 students to advisor)

Medical & Liability Insurance

College Prep Extension (+3 Days) College Tours

Application Workshops

Boston Harbor Island Cruise and Tour

An amazing, all-inclusive, no

worries program that will change change change your lifeyour lifeyour life and inspire you to

create your future!

YEC Important Facts:

-Registration opens on December 7, 2014

-Discounts for schools and groups

-Register and apply online:: http://youngentrepreneurchallenge.com

Only 60 seats available for each program!

+1 816-226-6940

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