MBA Sharks Academy
An engaging entrepreneurship experience where students build, refine, and pitch business ideas.
Free Workshop Series
6-9
3 One-Hour Sessions
Win $500 in Seed Funding
From “I have an idea” to a real investor pitch panel
MBA Sharks Academy is a free workshop series for students in grades 6 – 9 who want to build something real. In three one-hour sessions, you will go from “I have an idea” to standing in front of a real investor panel with a professional pitch deck and a chance to win $500 to start your business.
Three workshops, one big finish
Is your idea worth it?
Find a real problem, come up with your business idea, and test whether people will actually pay for it.
Workshop 1
Show me the money
Learn how to price your product, calculate your profit, and plan how to balance school and business.
Workshop 2
The shark tank pitch
Build your 7-slide pitch deck, practice your delivery, and get ready to present to real investors.
Workshop 3
$500
in seed funding for
Top 3 finalists
The MBA Sharks Pitch Academy
After completing all three workshops, you will take the stage at the MBA Sharks Academy – our live investor-style pitch event. Present your business to a real panel of community members, local entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
The top 3 student finalists each receive $500 in seed funding to launch their business for real.
Not a gift card. Not a trophy. Real money to start your real business.
What kinds of businesses do students build?
Cookie & baked goods sales
Lemonade stands
Dog walking & pet sitting
Car washing
Trading card sales
Yard work
Photography
Custom art & stickers
Tutoring
Tech help
Thrift flipping
And any other idea you bring through the door.