Helping young entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level.

From side hustle to established business.

The START SMART Youth Entrepreneurship Program is a five-day experience that gives young business owners, ages 8-17, the skills and knowledge they need to turn their side hustle into a legitimate business. From engaging workshops to a pitch competition with cash prizes, it’s a great opportunity to grow your business and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship

Expert Business Leader and Owner Mentors

More Than Education, It’s an Opportunity

Stipends & Cash Awards

About the Program

LENGTH

5 Days

WHO IT’S FOR

Middle and high school students who have already started busineses.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

The basics and foundations of growing a business.

Host a START SMART Bootcamp for your youth group!

Does your church, school, or nonprofit organization work with youth who could be the next generation of business leaders?

Let us bring a START SMART Bootcamp to you!

Our team will lead hands-on activities designed to ignite their entrepreneurial spirit and introduce them to the foundations of business.

Let’s work to shape the future of entrepreneurship together!

JAVON DAVIS (far right)

“The Start Smart Program open my mind to a new perspective of the business world and benefits while also providing me the knowledge and skills required to establish and manage a thriving business.”

— Javon Davies, Wenonah High School

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