The Gen Z Roadmap to Launching Your Own Business

Want to study in our two-year college alternative program? Apply for our Fall 2026 term. 

Real Student Achievements

Our students are “doers” not just learners. They actually launch businesses, serve customers, make money, and earn life experience.

Here are just a few examples of students we’ve coached and the variety of businesses they’ve started:

Made $5,000 in sales during her first 4 months.

Runs a gluten-free baked goods business.

Allie

$65,000 From Her Etsy Shop for Book Lovers

Earning $48 per hour selling custom booksleeves and bookmarks.

Zoe Anastasia

Earning Thousands of Dollars Per Job

Launched his own land-clearing business in California.

Bruce Hill

Landed Seven New Clients in Quarter One of 2025

Nearly doubling the size of his car detailing business year-over-year.

Joshua Bellinghausen

Earned $23,000 Over The Summer Last Year

Serving his local community with an e-bike and trailer landscaping business.

Joseph Brink

$50,000 in Revenue Before Turning Twenty

Built her own house-cleaning business as a teenager and now has multiple employees.

Juliet Artman

How to Apply:

1

Click “Apply Now” 

Fill out a short application and we’ll send you a brief video describing our program in more detail. You’re not making any commitment by applying.

2

Talk With Our Director

We’ll send you a link to schedule a call with our Director, where we’ll explore if we’re the right fit – and answer any questions you or your parents have. 

3

Make Your Decision

If you’re accepted, submit the initial deposit and get ready to start class in Fall of 2026!

Apply for the Rising Entrepreneur Institute

Space is limited to only 20 students! If you are interested, take the next step by filling out your application today.

The application takes 5-10 minutes to complete. Your admissions call can last up to 45 minutes, depending on the number of questions you or your parents have. You are under no commitment to join the program even if you are extended an offer of enrollment.