Young Entrepreneur Challenge

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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.

TEAM BASED APPROACH

The modern economy relies on the production of teams.

By leveraging powerful Team Learning software, students

will be exposed to the science of team dynamics.

CROSS FUNCTIONALITY

Today’s ‘treps need to have a full skill set: design, technology,

marketing, sales, and finance. Our students will learn the basics

in all of these areas from Boston area entrepreneurs in our

Systems Labs and Field Visits.

COMPETITIVE ATMOSPHERE

While student teams build their business idea, they’ll face

off in a number of competitive pitches and events. In the

end, top teams will be rewarded for staying ahead of the

game.

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 Lab

Business Model Canvas Workshops

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—skills they’ll develop in Systems Lab.

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.

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Wake-up!

Report Time and Breakfast in BU Dining Hall

Business Model Canvas 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

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

Dinner and Team Prep Time

Models, Patterns, and Relationships Workshops

Daily Team Presentations

Recap with Mentors and Free Time in Dorms

Lights Out!

Sample Daily Schedule

Join us July 7July 7July 7---12 12 12 in Boston, Massachusetts. Lodging and program hosted at Boston Boston Boston UniversityUniversityUniversity.

Also check out our College PreparationCollege PreparationCollege Preparation Extension Program from July 13July 13July 13---151515!

❶ Individuals Students Individual students can attend the Young Entrepreneur Challenge by

applying as an individual. Visit http://youngentrepreneurchallenge.com/apply

for more information! Applications from individual students will be

reviewed on a rolling basis.

❷ Groups: International & US Groups and teams are eligible to register for the Young Entrepreneur

Challenge. All groups must have at least one adult advisor for the durations

of the program. In addition, YEC allows one advisor for every eight students.

Groups may bring additional advisors at an additional cost. Visit http://

youngentrepreneurchallenge.com/apply

College Preparation Extension Program University Tours:

Boston University Harvard University Northeastern University Massachusetts Institute of

Technology (MIT) Boston College Tufts University

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!

Contact Us [email protected] 1-816-226-6940 YoungEntrepreneurChallenge.com

YEC Dates

July 7-12th, 2014th

Ext: July 13th-15th

To do: 1) Register for Young Entrepreneur Challenge ASAP

2) Book tickets to Boston for YEC

3) Start brainstorming winning business ideas

4) Tell friends about YEC so I can beat them