Tackle pressing problems for and match with
a real company
Our goal is to help the most ambitious and passionate high school students interested in business and technology solve problems for leading startups and companies.
Now enrolling for 10-week Winter 2024 program starting December 16th, 2024. Apply today!
Mentors, instructors, and program managers come from
Work with industry-leading companies and learn from world-class mentors
Sonny Mo
Sonny was co-founder at Bloom and studied at Brown University
Viraj Bindra
Viraj is a product leader at DoorDash and graduated from Stanford University
Shobha Dasari
Shobha is the co-founder of Flair Health, a Y Combinator-backed startup, and studied at Stanford
Pairing students with top startups & companies to work on real-world problems
- Starts December 16th 2024
- 10 weeks (up to 10 hours per week with a company)
- Collaborate on real business projects
- Gain experience in marketing, business, and AI
- Work on social media marketing and AI content creation
- Develop skills to secure internships and build a portfolio
- Virtual bootcamp means you can join from anywhere
Learn practical skills in marketing, sales, product development, and AI
During the 10-week Innovation Connect program, you will create, launch, and grow a company's real-world project alongside a dedicated mentor.
Foundations 📚
- Learn essential skills in marketing, business development, and AI
- Attend three 60-minute cohort-wide sessions
- Engage in team-building activities and meet peers
Launch 🚀
- Get matched into project groups with real companies
- Start working on assigned projects
- Attend cohort-wide and team meetings
- Begin initial project research and planning
Development 🛠️
- Focus on specific project tasks
- Meet with clients for insights and feedback
- Participate in cohort-wide and team meetings
- Intensify project efforts and prepare drafts
Grow 📈
- Finalize project work and compile findings
- Prepare for and deliver final presentations
- Attend a wrap-up cohort-wide ceremony
- Receive feedback from clients and mentors
Mentorship from a world-class network of young founders and industry leaders
During our Venture Camp programs, students work closely with dedicated instructors who will guide them through the process of launching their own business or making an impact on an existing one.
In addition to each student's dedicated guide, they will learn from and connect with a world-class mentor network of experienced founders and industry experts.
Mentorship from a world-class founder and industry network
During Venture Camp, teens get instruction, do 1:1 mentorship, have office hours, and hear talks from entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Establish a robust foundation for college and your future career
At the end of every Venture Camp program, you’ll be equipped with real-world business skills that drive success in college and your future career.
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Learn from real entrepreneurs and technologists by building in the real world
Ben also taught the Management of Technology course at The Wharton School. Today, he continues to support motivated and passionate college students and young entrepreneurs.
Ben graduated from the Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology between Wharton and UPenn.
Alex also co-founded Pilot, a non-profit that hosted nation-wide high school hackathons to teach students how to code. He ran these events in 14 different cities, with several events reaching 200+ students and 30+ mentors.
Alex was a part of Y Combinator S17 and graduated from the Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology between Wharton and UPenn.
Join a network of ambitious and passionate student entrepreneurs
Applications to interview for Venture Camp's Summer 2025 programs are now open—apply today.
