Apollo is an exclusive live cohort-based program where kids 9-13 learn business, entrepreneurship, and essential life skills by building their own from ideation to real revenue.
While parents and society think it’s “good enough” for kids to get pity purchases on their cute businesses, we don’t. We believe kids are capable of more.
These businesses rob kids of the first and most important lesson of business and entrepreneurship: Give people what they want and will pay for it.
‍School and society’s expectations are not enough to give your kids the skills and confidence to face tomorrow’s challenges.
Here’s what kids will experience by building a competitive business:
Selling
Present your vision and ideas so well that they are not only heard but move people into action.
Confidence
Recognize your achievements and use them as fuel. Learn to use your voice and share your ideas without fear.
Clear communication
Speak and write in a way that's easy to understand but hard to ignore. Make your point without confusing anyone.
Financial Literacy
How to manage money wisely, whether it's keeping track of spending or making sure you're making a profit.
Creative Problem-Solving
How to diagnose and come up with new ideas when tough problems come up.
Resilience
See challenges as chances to grow stronger. Bounce back from setbacks, not byavoiding them, but by facing them head-on.
Elevate your child's entrepreneurial journey beyond traditional paths. Through real-world challenges, we prepare them for a future where they can not only dream big but also achieve big.
99% of kid-run sales are pity purchases
Kids often start with selling to family - aunts, grandparents, neighbors. It's a start, but it misses the mark. True business learning comes from selling outside the family comfort zone. It comes from mastering positioning, persuasion, and navigating the real world of business.
Build a business that pays the bills, not allowances
Lemonade stands teach supply and demand, sure. But it's time to push kids to think big and build businesses that stand the test of time. We emphasize critical thinking, market research, and financial planning, all aimed at creating businesses that can sustain not just a hobby, but a livelihood.
This is where we lay the groundwork, inspire with real success stories, and challenge students to think like entrepreneurs.Â
Outcome
Learn business fundamentals, distinguishing between products from services, and understand how to come up with business ideas that solve a unique problem.
Deliverable
Ideation list of problems students choose to focus on.
This is where ideas grow teeth. Students brainstorm with purpose, refining their initial problem brainstorms into viable business ideas. Students learn about market research and the 4P’s of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion). They'll understand what makes a business stand out.Â
Outcome
Identify, research, and validate standout business ideas that fill a market gap with clear differentiation.
Deliverable
Come up with top 3 business ideas with clear differentiations.
Dive into the essentials of creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Students will learn how to transform their validated business ideas into tangible, testable prototypes, focusing on core functionalities that meet customer needs. Students will build out a budget, inventory plan and marketing materials for their finalized idea.
Outcome
Understand the MVP concept and have their top idea approved.
Deliverable
Finalized business idea and inventory plan.
Who's buying? This session focuses on understanding the target customer and building the sales pitch. Students create detailed customer profiles and craft pitches tailored to these personas with a clear story. Real sales start with knowing your audience.
Outcome
Master the essentials of sales, test and refine your pitch through feedback, and record a polished sales pitch.
Deliverable
Record a sales pitch and have a plan to make first sale with marketing assets including a poster and company logo.
Students will learn about the importance of adapting to customers. Students will test their sales strategies, gather real feedback, and use it to refine their approach. This session is about learning from actual sales experiences.
Outcome
Apply sales techniques to practical scenarios and receive feedback on your sales approach.
Deliverable
Action plan to achieve first milestone of $250 in sales.
Reflect, learn, adapt. Students share their experiences, identifying what worked and what didn't. The focus is on using these insights to develop better strategies and overcome obstacles. Students will be introduced to the Demo Day.
Outcome
Review progress, analyze sales, and craft a strategic action plan to achieve $500 in sales based on shared experiences and data insights.
Deliverable
A plan to increase sales to $500.
Pitching isn't just talking; it's convincing. Students prepare to present their business ideas to investors, focusing on their story with any challenges faced.Â
Outcome
Learn the art of crafting a persuasive investor pitch with peer feedback on key components like problem statement and solution.
Deliverable
Create and record an investor pitch deck.
The big reveal. Students present their polished pitches to Apollo investors. It's more than a presentation; it's the culmination of their hard work, skills, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Outcome
Top students showcase their entrepreneurial and persuasion skills by delivering pitches to investors.
Deliverable
Deliver a standout pitch on Demo Day.
Let's dive into the thrilling world of business and entrepreneurship.
Learn MoreLaunch a startup and get your first paying customers
Get personalized 1:1 coaching, mentorship, and feedback that drives outcomes
Build a strong network of ambitious peers and mentors
Develop foundational skills and mindsets to tackle any challenge in the future
If by the end of the first week of Apollo you’re not completely satisfied with the experience, get a 100% refund. To be eligible for the refund, students must:
Complete all required work by each deadline
Attend more than 90% of sessions
Join our global community of peers and mentors
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What happens in a session?
In each 120-minute session, students will explore a topic by experiencing it through an activity, challenge, or interactive simulation. For example, students will learn how to transform their validated business ideas into tangible, testable prototypes, focusing on core functionalities that meet customer needs. They'll grasp the importance of iterative development, feedback loops, and how to prioritize features for their initial offering.
What will my child learn from Apollo?
At Apollo, kids 10-13 will ignite their entrepreneurial spirit and sharpen their leadership skills. They'll launch a business, build an app, and tackle real-world challenges, learning to think strategically, decide, and lead with confidence. It's an engaging, action-packed program, shaping young innovators for a dynamic world.
How much does the program cost?
During the summer, we offer two programs: a 2-week and a 4-week option, each priced at $990 USD. Opt for upfront payment and enjoy a reduced price of $900.
What is the financial aid policy for Apollo?
Our goal is to support ambitious students regardless of their financial situation. Students may apply for financial aid after completing their application. The Financial Aid process involves a form to capture demographic data and a field to share the circumstances to receive the financial aid. Our team typically responds within 3-5 business days for a financial aid amount on the monthly subscription. If any further questions you can reach out to admissions@apolloschool.io