Entrepreneurs - Pathway 2 - Summer Adventures - STEP #5
Build Your Own Future
Omar Signs Up for a Summer Entrepreneurship Program
It was a successul high school year for Omar especially with the launch of one of his game apps. Still developing his SEEall Eyewear, he decided to do the Quarter Zero summer entrepreneurship virtual program. His vision is to create a start-up for his product in the real-world.
In this step:
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Explore Quarter Zero site and share two things you discovered that interests you about this company.
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Watch the QZ Start Up Camp video. Is this a program you might consider attending? Why?
Share your feedback in
the QLV travel log.
START UP SUMMER CAMP
REAL WORLD.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES.
CREATE START UP IDEAS.
ENTREPRENEUR MENTORS.
SUMMER FUN ACTIVITIES.
TOTAL SUPPORT BY STAFF.
Entrepreneurs - Pathway 2 - Summer Adventures - STEP #6
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Summer Immersion
To get precollege credit early, Omar schedules a summer immersion
program at Columbia University. This course will give him extra accredited, hands-on instruction and experience towards his path in entrepreneurship.
In this step, take a look at:
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Read the course description.
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What are three key aspects you think will help Omar with his business goals?
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Would this be a course you would choose and why?
Journal your overview
in the travel log.
Entrepreneurs - Pathway 2 - Summer Adventures - STEP #7
Launch A Business
Maddie's friend invited her to participate on her team in the LaunchX 5-week Virtual Summer Program.
After reading about LaunchX, she liked their ideas-to-execution rollout and how they supported their team of young entrepreneurs with developing actual startup companies.
Maddie's goal this summer is to develop and launch her business idea and then earn money for the rest of the summer!
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Watch the LaunchX video.
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Review the LaunchX Summer Program.
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What three aspects intrigued you and why?
Journal your thoughts
in the QLV Travel Log.
LaunchX
Explore
Test
Iterate
Launch!
Summer Entrepreneur Program
Entrepreneurs - Pathway 2 - Summer Adventures - STEP #8
Hosting a Popup Bakery
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Independence
Maddie has been a Foodpreneur since middle school earning money for local charities and adding savings for her bakery biz. This summer, she plans to host a Popup Bakery at festivals, farmer's markets, and local events. Seven popup bakery success tips:
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Simple yet attractive display
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Variety of goods, but not too much
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Early preparation, less stress
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Nice packaging matters
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Promote your Popup in advance
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Offer a choice of payment options
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Good backup help is a must!
In this step:
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Read "8 Ways a Popup Store Can Boost Revenue." List three and explain the benefits.
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Watch the "How to make your popup shop pop." video. List three tips suggested.
Log your findings in
the QLV Travel Log.
