Silicon Valley
Corporate Tours
The TEA Silicon Valley Trip is an annual excursion that provides students with an exclusive opportunity to explore the heart and birthplace of the tech industry. This one-day trip takes us to Silicon Valley, where we have previously visited prestigious companies and campuses including Microsoft, Qualcomm, Lightspeed Ventures, Google, NVIDIA, and the Hoover Institute at Stanford University. It's an enriching, transformative experience that immerses students in the innovation and expertise of these industry giants, creating an educational adventure unmatched by any other.
TYE Global Competition
The TYE Global Final Competition is an annual event that brings together TYE chapters worldwide. Winners from various regions compete in a "shark-tank-style" showdown for cash prizes, mentoring, and investor exposure through pitching, Q&A sessions, and networking events. Beyond presenting and showcasing innovative concepts, the competition serves as a wellspring of inspiration, motivation, and encouragement for the next generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs.
Student Eligibility
The Entrepreneur Academy (TEA) welcomes Middle School and High School students with a passion for delving into the realm of business and entrepreneurship. TEA's program is tailored to accommodate aspiring young minds that are eager to explore the entrepreneurial world. Eligibility extends to students who desire mentorship, wish to uncover the intricacies of entrepreneurship, and are keen to immerse themselves in a comprehensive business-oriented curriculum. TEA's engaging approach includes topic-driven sessions, encompassing lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, designed to equip students with a profound understanding of entrepreneurship and foster their entrepreneurial spirit.
Curriculum Calendar
(Final 2027 Schedule Under Development)
The ABS's of Entrepreneurship
1/16/2027
Entrepreneurship introduction and program overview
Bugs, Passions, & Solutions
1/23/2027
Ideation, Customer empathy & validation
Team Development & Formation
1/30/2027
Team assignment & discovery
Customer Empathy & Design Thinking
2/6/2027
Design thinking overview
Human Centered Design & Customer Validation
2/13/2027
Creating customer personas, survey administration
Pitch Deck and Competition Preparation
2/20/2027
Students prepare for the first internal competition
Lean Canvas
2/27/2027
Students are introduced to the lean canvas
Phase I Pitch Competition
3/5/2027
Students compete "shark-tank-style"
Business Models & Startup Math
3/13/2027
Students build a basic business & financial model
Fund Raising & Crowdfunding
3/20/2027
Fundraising strategies, crowdfunding, & campaign planning
LA Field Trip
3/23/2026
Student see creativity and innovation first hand
Rapid Prototyping
3/27/2027
Design and Develop a prototype
Elevator Pitch Practice
4/24/2027
Pitch Deck Updates and Practice
Graduation
5/02/2027
Graduation and Winners announced
