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Build a Real
Business in 6 Weeks

An in-person entrepreneurship summer camp where teens turn ideas into real businesses, build a digital portfolio, and present a final pitch.

Bay Area | Ages 13–19

✔ Monday–Friday

✔ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

✔ 6-week hands-on program

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Duration

30 weeks

Tuition

$7,000 $4200

Format

Online

Completion

Certification 

Learning Experience

A Summer Program That Builds Real Skills

Most programs teach business through lectures.This one teaches it by building something real.

Students practice skills that matter in the AI era:

Decision-Making

Learn how to choose directions and explain trade-offs. 

Communication & Leadership

Write clearly, present confidently, and answer tough questions.

Financial Thinking

Understand pricing, costs, and simple business math.

Responsible AI Use

Use AI to brainstorm, draft, and improve ideas while staying truthful and accountable.

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What Students Create in 6 Weeks

By the end of the program, every student leaves with a real set of outputs they can show.

Digital Business Portfolio

A personal website documenting their idea and progress.

Business Concept

Clear problem → solution → target customer.

Brand Identity

Name, messaging, visual identity.

Pricing & Budget Model

Simple financial logic showing how the business works.

Pilot Plan

A test strategy to prove the idea.

Pitch Deck & Presentation

A short, clear presentation explaining the business.

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PROGRAM JOURNEY

The 6-Week Journey

The summer camp compresses the core elements of the full entrepreneurship track into a focused build sprint.

Phase A – Foundations (Weeks 1–3)

Students move from idea → customer → offer → financial logic.

They learn how to:

Define a real problem

Understand customer needs

Design a solution

Build simple pricing and cost models

By the end of Phase A, students already have the foundation of a real business idea.

Phase B – Build, Proof & Pitch (Weeks 4–6)

Students move from brand → testing → pitching → final portfolio.

They learn how to:

Create a brand identity

Develop messaging and marketing assets

Design a pilot or test plan

Build and deliver a final pitch 

The program concludes with a portfolio showcase and pitch presentation.

What's included

What Happens Each Week

Week 1 — Idea & Founder Mindset

Students define their idea and the problem it solves.

They create:

  • a one-page concept overview
  • a first customer profile
  • the first page of their portfolio
Week 2 — Customer Reality

Students interview real people and gather feedback.

They develop:

  •  customer personas
  • interview insights
  • problem-solution alignment
Week 3 — Money & Business Basics

Students learn how business actually works financially.

They create:

  • a pricing model
  • a simple cost breakdown
  • basic unit-economics logic
Week 4 — Brand & Messaging

Students transform the idea into a recognizable brand.

They build:

  • a brand name and identity
  • messaging and positioning
  • marketing visuals
Week 5 — Pilot & Proof

Students design how to test their idea.

They develop:

  • a pilot or test plan
  • feedback forms
  • a simple performance scoreboard
Week 6 — Pitch & Portfolio Showcase

Students bring everything together.

They produce:

  • a pitch deck
  • a 3-minute pitch
  • a complete digital portfolio

The program concludes with a final presentation.

Faculty

Meet Your Instructors

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Example Project

Students can bring their own ideas or work through guided examples.

SunTaco


One example project follows a student developing a concept called SunTaco—a food concept designed for quick order-ahead pickup.

Through the program, the student develops

Student Project


 Customer insights


 Pricing logic


 Brand identity


  Operations plan


  Investor-style pitch

The example demonstrates how an idea can move from concept to a structured, portfolio-ready project.

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PROGRAM SNAPSHOT

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

This program is ideal for students who want to:

• Build confidence and independence
• Turn ideas into real projects
• Learn practical business skills
• Develop communication and leadership abilities

Beginners are welcome.
Students can bring their own idea or use a guided example.

Program Format

$900 $649 Per
Week

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 Schedule

  • Monday – Friday
  • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Program Options

  • 1-Week Experience
  • 3-Week Beginner Phase
  • 6-Week Full Program

Join the Bay Area Summer Camp

Developed by experienced entrepreneurs and educators focused on practical life skills and real-world problem solving.
Seats are limited to keep the program hands-on and interactive.

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★★★★★
Excellent

SOT’s Gen Z MBA

gave me practical leadership tools within the first 2 weeks of class. So far, I’ve learned the different types of leadership, how to manage group dynamics, and have had some real practice in handling group disagreements as a leader. I stopped guessing on leadership and started making practical decisions with confidence. Anyone with this course on their resume would have my attention. Thank you, SOT!

Sidney Haga

★★★★★
Excellent

I have two daughters

a late teenager and one who is in her early twenties. I took this class for them, to learn more about it and make sure it was something they would benefit from. I was highly impressed with the class and would definitely recommend it to anyone with older kids who need to learn about finances, or if you want to learn more about finances yourself. This is a great course to take.

Deanna Geer

★★★★★
Excellent

Replaced 3 separate

programs. Leadership, money, creativity—in one system. And we have artifacts for college apps instead of just grades.

Ava Moore

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Excellent

I thought leadership

was a matter of confidence— something a person either had or they didn’t. The program, however, demonstrated that leadership is a skill built "one decision at a time.” The instructor was super engaging, explained things in a way that made sense, and kept the class interactive, so it didn’t feel boring or like a lecture.

Fikri Nur Syifa

★★★★★
Excellent

I did the financial

and the leadership that SOT offers. It was amazing. I had a great experience. It wasn’t just me tuning in; I had my son, husband, and everybody in there watching because there is a gap that needs to be bridged. I’ll be bold and say, my public school didn’t teach me any of this. It’s a helpful resource not just for parents and students.

Maya Rashid

★★★★★
Excellent

I learned techniques

to ground myself and prepare for public speaking, team building techniques, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills. I have thought a lot more about what leadership means to me, how to increase my confidence in leadership roles, and what skills I already have that I was overlooking. I had a good experience with this course. The instructor is very kind and clear, and the content is useful for anyone at any stage of life

Katherine Eddins

★★★★★
Excellent

I do Money Fridays

now. Track, save, repeat. I hit $200 and my mom matched it. First time I’ve felt wealth- minded.

Miguel Prietto

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Excellent

I built a Money File

that finally sticks. Tracked spend, set rules, paid off $800 on my card. I feel in control for the first time.

Sofia Vergara

COMMUNITY PERKS

Join a Community That Compounds

Live workshops • In‑person Events • Exclusive Playbooks and Circles Copy:
Your teen plugs into a curated group that shares frameworks, feedback,
and opportunities.

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