Program Description
Event Details
Curious about entrepreneurship but not sure where to start? This virtual two-day course is designed for teens excited to learn about starting their own businesses. Through lectures from UCSD faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, you'll learn how to: 1) come up with viable business ideas, 2) understand the marketing mix and choose your target customer, and 3) develop your positioning and entrepreneurial strategy. The program culminates with a team pitch to expert judges from our startup community! Space is limited registration required in advance.
THIS IS A TWO-SATURDAY EVENT! REGISTER ONCE FOR BOTH DAYS. ATTENDING BOTH DAYS IS A REQUIREMENT.
This project is funded in whole or in part with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the City of San Diego. All participants are welcome. If you need special accessibility accommodations, please call (619) 236-5807 or email mbrandesmiesner@sandiego.gov in advance of your participation.
*PARENTS: If you are willing to have an image of your student taken for promotional and funding purposes, please fill out the Model Release form, sign and email back to mbrandesmiesner@sandiego.gov. Thank you!