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The Young Entrepreneur Weekend

The Young Entrepreneur Weekend

From£165.00

Experience the excitement of entrepreneurship on this weekend programme for students aged 15–18. Guided by accomplished business leaders, you’ll take part in dynamic, hands-on challenges: create a business strategy, develop a brand, and pitch your idea to seasoned investors.

You’ll also receive expert guidance on forging a successful entrepreneurial path, from selecting the right studies and gaining valuable work experience to raising capital and building vital extra-curricular skills.

Join us in London or live online to sharpen your business acumen and gain an impressive super-curricular highlight for your university application.

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Programme Information

Discover more about the business skills and experience you could gain on the Young Entrepreneur Weekend.

An Interactive Masterclass

Top entrepreneurs will guide you through a series of engaging activities:

  • Business Model Analysis — Examine and evaluate the strategy of a leading multinational tech company.
  • Marketing Strategy — Design a world-class marketing plan with expert feedback.
  • Investor Pitch — Present your business ideas to a panel of professional investors.

 

Expert Career Coaching

You will be trained on how to fulfil your ambitions of becoming a top entrepreneur:

  • Action Plan — Create a clear roadmap to break into the field, starting now.
  • Expert Guidance — Receive coaching on academic choices, extracurricular activities, work experience, raising capital, and more.

 

An Audience With Top Professionals

  • Entrepreneur Insights — Hear from successful entrepreneurs and ask them all your burning questions.
  • Interactive Q&A Panel — Engage with business leaders from a wide range of backgrounds.

 

Boost Your Career Potential

  • Key Skills — Attendance demonstrates you’ve gained abilities such as communication, teamwork, public speaking, and commercial awareness.
  • Certificate of Achievement — Complete the online assessment after the programme to receive a certificate you can include in your applications.

11am — Build a Billion-Dollar Business

  • How to develop an entrepreneur’s mindset
  • Creating your own start-up

 

11.30am — Strategies for Success

  • Discover how world-famous entrepreneurs identified their strengths and overcame their weaknesses
  • Identifying value in the market
  • Conduct a SWOT analysis on a tech start-up

 

12.15pm — Creating a Visionary Brand

  • Uncover the secrets behind brand recognition and its importance in growing a start-up
  • You decide: choose the most effective media platform for your product
  • Develop your marketing strategy alongside industry experts and receive live feedback

 

1.15pm — Lunch

 

2.15pm — Growing a Business

  • Finances and hidden costs: a breakdown
  • Pricing strategies: how do they differ and which one is right for you
  • Learn how to scale-up your start-up

 

2.45pm — Public Speaking Masterclass

  • Receive a public speaking masterclass from an industry expert who trains successful CEOs
  • Learn how to connect with your audience, persuade others and overcome anxiety
  • Develop your own elevator pitch

 

4pm — Dragons Den: Pitch your business ideas

  • Compete in teams to bring together your business strategy, marketing and finance plans
  • Key business decisions: a billion-dollar business or another failed start-up?
  • Pitch your business ideas to the dragons and receive live feedback

 

4.45pm — Career Coaching and Panel Q&A

  • How to become a successful entrepreneur, starting now
  • Building a strong network
  • Panel Q&A with top entrepreneurs
  • Ask all your burning questions

 

5pm — Close

This programme is designed for students aged 15–18 and requires no prior knowledge or experience. You’ll take part in a dynamic blend of interactive simulations, practical exercises, and live Q&A sessions. Choose to attend in person in London or Live Online—the content and outcomes are exactly the same.

Programme Pricing:

  • In-Person: £195 per student for full day
  • Live Online: £165 per student for full day

There is no application process. You can secure your place simply by clicking “Book Now.” Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is recommended.

In Person

Dates: 2nd November 2025, 8th March 2026

Location: University College London

 

Online

Dates: 2nd November 2025

Location: Online