Trusted in 250+ classrooms nationwide
Empower Your Students With Hands-On Entrepreneurship
Turn your classroom into a mini business incubator for grades 3–8. Our research-backed workshops help students build confidence, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills—no business experience required.
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Classrooms
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$600 Avg. class earnings/workshop
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Teacher
Bring low-prep entrepreneurship workshops to your classroom
School Administrator
Transform district-wide career readiness
Summer Camps
& After-School
Engaging and educational programs kids love
Fundraiser
Raise money while teaching skills
Parents & Kids
Encourage your kidpreneur to start a business
Research-Backed Impact
Building Critical Skills for an Uncertain Future
Teachers and parents are asking how to prepare kids for an AI-shaped future; we think the answer is teaching them to think like entrepreneurs - seeing problems and finding solutions, having a growth mindset and feeling confident they can run their own business. Young CEO Squad bridges that gap with hands-on, experiential learning that is accessible, fun, and achievable for every child.
Through our programs, students don't just learn about business—they experience it. Kauffman Foundation studies show students exposed to entrepreneurship education demonstrate stronger critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
67%
Skill Improvement Rate
"67% of students in structured entrepreneurship programs strengthen problem-solving, creative thinking, and financial decision-making." ​— Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
As education researcher John Hattie notes, the skill models guiding classrooms were created before AI and no longer reflect the world students are stepping into.​
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A study published in the Journal of Small Business Management found that children who participated in entrepreneurship programs between ages 8-12 were 35% more likely to:
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Express interest in starting their own business later in life
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Demonstrate higher levels of self-confidence in business-related activities
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Develop a more proactive approach to career planning
35%
More Likely
to Start
Business
Project Based Learning Starting a Business
Young CEO Squad products are designed to develop these skills (and more):
Goal Setting
Students learn to set and achieve meaningful objectives
ROI Calculation
Understanding profit margins and investment returns
Pricing Strategy
Real-world experience setting competitive prices
Customer Service
Building communication and interpersonal skills
Problem Solving
Creative thinking to overcome business challenges
Teamwork
Collaboration and leadership in group settings
Cognitive Skill Enhancement
Studies show that entrepreneurship programs can develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills at an early age. Children learn to approach challenges with innovative mindsets, which are crucial for future success.
A Kaufman Foundation study found that children exposed to entrepreneurship education demonstrate improved analytical and decision-making skills compared to their peers.
Karli, J., & Peterson, M. (2019). "Cognitive Development through Entrepreneurship Education: A Longitudinal Study". Kaufman Foundation Research Series.
Financial Literacy Development
Research from the Jump$tart Coalition reveals that children who receive early financial literacy education:
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Develop better money management skills
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Show increased understanding of basic economic concepts
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Display more responsible attitudes towards saving and spending
Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. (2020). "Financial Literacy in Early Education: Impact and Outcomes Report"
Psychological Benefits
Entrepreneurship education at this age has been linked to:
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Increased self-esteem
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Better communication skills
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Enhanced ability to work in teams
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Improved risk assessment and management skills
Thompson, R. (2017). "Psychological Impacts of Entrepreneurship Education in Elementary Schools". Educational Psychology Review, 29(2), 245-263.
Teachers See Real Results
Educators across the country are witnessing transformation in their students' confidence, skills, and enthusiasm for learning.
Kathryn Wells
Richmond Heights Middle School
"Students took real ownership of their learning — they weren’t just following directions, they were thinking like entrepreneurs.”
Alissa Neczypor
Corpus Christi Academy
"This Business plan was used in a small group setting on students that were interested in setting up a business for an upcoming competition that we have in our district. The students that used it were very impressed with how easy it was to complete and the directions were very well thought out. As a teacher, that has previously been a business owner, this business plan template is something that I would have loved to have as an adult!"
Angela Cottrell
Bernice Young Elementary
“It was incredible to watch students realize ‘I can actually do this.’ They became more creative and willing to try.”
Kaitlyn Townsend
Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland
"My afterschool students at every location really enjoyed these. This is a great activity that could work with any age group and it truly teaches the foundations of starting their own business in a fun way! This is something I would love to use every year with new and incoming members."
Kara Pietrowski
Summit Academy
“My students practiced teamwork, problem-solving, and talking with customers — it didn’t feel like a lesson, it felt like real life.”
Christina Copeland
Willis Shaw Elementary
"This resource was a great addition to our end of year 4th grade economics unit. Students create their own small business and sell their products to other students in our school. This resource was used by students who would not have been able to purchase materials otherwise."
For Teachers
Bring Entrepreneurship to Your Classroom—No Experience Needed
This hands-on entrepreneurship program teaches students how to plan, market, and sell real products. It’s standards-aligned, easy to run, and perfect for any teacher looking to bring financial literacy and business education to life—no business experience required.
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Access lesson plans, videos, and discussion tips tailored for grades 3–8. Our turnkey workshops require minimal prep time—just open the box and have the students read their Getting Started Guide.
For School Administrators & Districts
Transform Your District's Approach to Career Readiness
Equip every classroom with hands-on entrepreneurship kits that fit your budget. Already operating in 250+ classrooms, our program is proven and scalable.
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Scalable packages with volume discounts for districts
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Minimal prep time—implementation support included
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Experience results: improved engagement, confidence, and financial literacy
For Summer Camps & After-School Programs
Engaging Programs Kids REALLY Love
Gather your campers around and get them excited about starting their own business. Prepare your staff with our lesson plans and videos and then have students read aloud from the Getting Started Guide, pausing to fill in the worksheet. Though optional, campers can go home and, with a parent sell their products in their neighborhood, to family or friends.
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Complete activities in one afternoon
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All supplies included—just open and go
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Fun, engaging, and educational
For Fundraising
Raise Money While Teaching Valuable Skills
Students sell products from our kits—keychains, stickers, or reusable straws—keeping profits for their cause while experiencing real-world marketing, pricing, and customer service.
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Parents appreciate this approach that educates their kids, not just asking for money.
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All supplies included—just open and go
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When students sell out, refill packs provide additional revenue
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Fun, engaging, and educational
For Parents & Kids
Start a Kid Business Together.
Then let them soar!
​The WHY is so important.
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At Young CEO Squad, we are passionate about kid entrepreneurship and believe that we can prepare our kids for a rapidly changing world by teaching growth mindset, problem-solving, resilience, and flexibility through entrepreneurship.
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With hands-on entrepreneurship they develop:
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Confidence – Practicing public speaking and self-advocacy
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Resilience – Learning to handle rejection and keep trying
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Math skills – Applying addition, subtraction, and percentages in real-world scenarios
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Customer service – Practicing social-emotional skills in real conversations
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Financial literacy – Understanding costs, revenue, and profit margins
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Young CEO Squad helps kids 8-12 start their own businesses with 3 kinds of Business Start-Up kits designed for ages 8–14. With your help, or on their own, they can read through the Getting Started Guide, fill out the sections and learn how to market and sell the products included.
Get Inspired
Famous Kidpreneurs Who Started Young
Mikaila Ulmer
Me & the Bees Lemonade
Started at age 4 selling lemonade with her grandmother's recipe. Me & the Bees is now sold in major retailers nationwide. Her company donates a percentage of profits to support honeybee protection.
​Key lesson: Simple ideas can grow into big businesses
Moziah Bridges
Mo's Bows
Started at age 9 making colorful, handmade bow ties, appeared on Shark Tank, and built a million-dollar business. Moziah started the Go Mo! Summer Camp Scholarship Fund, a charity focused on sending Memphis children to summer camp.
​Key lesson: Passion and persistence equal success
Ryan Kaji
Ryan's World
Began reviewing toys at age 3, became one of the highest-earning YouTube creators. The business started with a simple, focused idea (toy reviews) in a growing market (YouTube kids' content).
​Key lesson: Share what you love and create value
Cory Nieves
Mr. Cory's Cookies
Cory started at age 6 selling hot chocolate to help his mom buy a car, then pivoted to cookies, specializing in all-natural, gourmet cookies made with organic ingredients and no preservatives. His products are now sold in major retailers including Macy's and Whole Foods.
​Key lesson: ​A desire to help others can be a powerful business motivator.
Alina Morse
Zollipops
Is the Founder of a sugar-free, dye-free candy company. She came up with the idea at the age of 7 and has built a successful business around healthier candy alternatives which are now sold in 25,000+ stores.
​Key lesson: Solve a problem you care about
Gabrielle Goodwin
GaBBy Bows
At age 7, she co-founded a company with her mother to sell barrettes that wouldn't slip out of hair, solving a common problem for girls with fine hair. The product is now sold in major retail stores
​Key lesson: Identify a common problem in your own life and create a practical solution for it.
