Programs

What your gift actually funds

Four connected programs — mentorship, training, exposure, and technology — that take a young person from idea to execution.

Program 01

Mentorship Program

We pair youth with experienced entrepreneurs for consistent, real mentorship — not a one-time talk, but an ongoing relationship focused on their specific goals.

Program 02

Training Curriculum

A forward-thinking curriculum covering the skills, knowledge, and network young founders need to move from an idea to something real.

Program 03

Exposure Opportunities

Time in real business environments, plus virtual exposure opportunities that let participants connect with entrepreneurs, sit in on live business operations, and observe how deals get made remotely — no location required.

Program 04

Technology & AI Tools

Computers, software, and AI-powered tools provided directly to participants — used for research, drafting business plans, practicing pitches, and getting real-time feedback, funded through our Capital & Technology campaign.

New this year

AI & Virtual Access

We're expanding two of our core programs with AI technology and virtual exposure, so participants aren't limited by location or by what tools they have at home.

AI Tools

AI-assisted mentorship & training

Participants use AI tools alongside their human mentors — for research, refining business plans, practicing pitches, and getting fast, private feedback between mentorship sessions.

Virtual Exposure

Virtual exposure to real business

Live video sessions, virtual shadowing, and remote pitch practice with entrepreneurs and sponsors — real exposure to how businesses actually run, without needing to travel.

Signature event

Youth Pitch Events

Our sponsors and partners are invited to youth pitch events, where participants present real business ideas to a room of mentors, sponsors, and community leaders — the exposure piece, in action.

See how sponsors get involved