The mission of The STARTedUP Foundation is to teach students how to view life through a lens of innovation and entrepreneurship, while building a life of purpose.
We envision a generation of youth with an “Opportunities are Everywhere” mindset, fueling innovation and hope for our communities, country and the world.
To achieve this, we spark interest in innovation and design thinking to solve problems, we coach students through the process as they develop new ideas, and we accelerate student solutions to market-ready ventures.
At the core of this organization, we believe:
Opportunities are Everywhere
Not everyone has to be an entrepreneur but everyone should be able to think like one.
The only difference between entrepreneurs and everyone else is that entrepreneurs don’t wait for perfect, they move now.
That strategic networks are a key to success, and everyone should be empowered to build theirs. If it’s not what you know, it’s who you know; then get out there and know people.
In a world of social media, addiction and negativity, every person can create real value by being a producer instead of a consumer.
The future economy will rely on people that see problems as opportunities to apply their value and build solutions.
Chapter Events - Student Innovation nights
The perfect way for students to network with professionals, find driven peers, and exhibit their value to their local entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Hackathons
Quarterly events where students tackle a social challenge by developing a brand new product, service, or solution with a team of peers and mentors.
Innovate Within Pitch Competition
The largest state-wide pitch competition in the country empowering students with the skills to launch an entrepreneurial idea and take it to market.
Student Venture Fund / Accelerator
A 30-Day program designed to be the most effective and first program of its kind for student run businesses.
The STARTedUP Foundation is dedicated to creating a world a self-starters, visionaries, and value-driven youth. By empowering students to embrace their passions, identify problems and build solutions we are allowing them to build more empathetic, future-ready, and happy lives.
There are plenty of opportunities to support these students and expand the reach of these programs. Click below to learn more.
Partners and Sponsors
