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Be Creative, Businessize Anything (Age 12-18)

September 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
$35

Agenda

Part 1: Unlocking Creative Business Thinking

  • What does it mean to “businessize” something?
  • Explore the three pillars of business: product, production, and services
  • Real-world examples of unexpected ideas turned into businesses
  • Tour the creativity-infused room, filled with objects, prompts, and tools to spark ideas
  • Collaborative workshop: use the room’s items to brainstorm and build business concepts

Part 2: From Concept to Creation

  • Break into teams and choose an idea to develop
  • Build a mini business model: define your product/service, audience, and value
  • Peer-to-peer feedback and creative refinement
  • Final group debrief: share your concept, reflect on the process, and explore next steps

Topics Covered

  • How creativity fuels entrepreneurship
  • Business fundamentals: product, production, and services explained
  • Turning everyday objects and ideas into business opportunities
  • Collaborative ideation and feedback
  • Building confidence to pitch and pursue your ideas

Final Reflection Activity

We end with a group session where participants:

  • Present their mini business concepts
  • Share what inspired their idea
  • Identify one takeaway to apply in their personal or academic journey

Why This Experience Matters

  • Business Readiness: Learn how to be always ready and see through for business opportunities
  • Creative Confidence: Discover how your imagination can lead to real-world impact
  • Real-World Practice: Build something tangible in a room designed to spark innovation
  • Community & Inspiration: Connect with peers who believe in building from scratch

Enrollment Details

  • Age Group: 12–18
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Format: In-person creative workshop in a specially designed space
  • Participants: Ideal for curious minds ready to explore business through creativity
  • Limited Spots: If registration is full, contact us to join the waitlist or subscribe for future sessions

Important Notes

Out of respect for the facilitators and participants:

  • Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the start time
  • Pickup is promptly at session end time
  • For questions or feedback, feel free to reach out before or after the event, we’re here to support your journey

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