About Us
Our Mission
Student Startup, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, experience, and resources they need to build successful businesses today—and create value economically, socially, and spiritually throughout their lives.
WE BELIEVE IN:
- Hard work and personal responsibility.
- Character-building through real business experience.
- Entrepreneurship as a tool for early earnings and future success.
7 Win-Win Principles
To succeed, our students learn the fundamentals of both business and character:
Character
Be humble, hungry, and people-smart.
Act Like an Owner
Take responsibility for your success.
Serve Others
Solve problems in new and better ways.
Steward Resources
Use time, money, and skills wisely.
Choose Partners Wisely
Build strong relationships based on trust.
Build a Trusted Brand
Your reputation is everything.
Think Long-Term
Success is a marathon, not a sprint.
Our Team
Our team of dedicated professionals who make Student Startup possible.
Our Board
Our team of dedicated professionals and advisors who make Student Startup possible.
Why Student Startup?
Entrepreneurial education is limited—especially for teens from under-resourced communities. That’s why we provide hands-on experience that gives students the real-world skills they need to succeed.
150+
Student Businesses Launched
40%
From Under-Resourced Communities
$1M+
Earned by Student Entrepreneurs
425+
Personal Growth Books Completed