October Cohort · Enrollment Open

Straight A's Are Common.
A Startup Story Isn't.

Not a lecture series. An intensive, high-trust fellowship for high schoolers who build something real — in a deliberately small cohort.

$600 $1,200 Founding Cohort — $600

Our founding rate, in exchange for your feedback and testimonial.

Give your teen a real founder's edge this October
16 seats total · No prior coding skills needed · Enrollment closes 6 November

Juniors: this cohort wraps up in June, before college application season.

See the full roadmap first
Who Should Apply

Students in grades 9 through 12 who want to build an authentic venture, solve a meaningful community problem, and learn to build with AI tools. No prior business or coding experience required. Students build in small teams. No idea yet? That's expected. Guided exercises in the first few weeks help every team find a problem worth solving.

Program Schedule
October to Demo Day
Oct – Dec
Core Sprint

Live virtual sessions, 1.5 hours a week on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Timing matched to the cohort's schedule. First session: Saturday 7 November, 9:30am PT.

Jan – May
On-Demand Advisory

Book advisory sessions whenever your venture needs them.

June
Culminating Event

Demo Day — students pitch their ventures in person in the Bay Area.

Imagine a Program That Shows You How To

The human skills AI can't replace, and the AI skills to build faster.

Launch a startup in the area of your interest
Command AI like real founders
Apply critical thinking and leadership skills
Sharpen storytelling and public speaking skills
Build a proof of concept and a spike colleges notice
Forge connections with founders, industry leaders & ambitious peers
Talk to real customers and ask the right questions
Handle rejection and pivot like founders

All while building a standout profile for college applications.

Fellowship Investment & Support

What It Costs. What's Included.

Tuition Investment
$600
$1,200
total cohort enrollment tuition
Founding Cohort — $600

Our founding rate, in exchange for your feedback and testimonial.

Enrollment Protection & Terms
Secure Checkout
Payments are processed by Stripe. We never see or store your card number.
Student Privacy First
Your details are used only to enroll your student. We never sell or share them.
Full Refund Guarantee
Full refund within 7 days of payment, or up to 24 hours before the cohort starts — whichever comes first.
Need-Based Assistance
Cost should not decide this. Email us before you enroll and we will talk it through.
Payment Plans
Available upon request. Email us at hello@starboundfounders.com.
What's Included
12 Weeks of Live Curriculum
Virtual fellowship sessions, October through December.
Mentorship with Real Founders
Sessions with experienced founders and executives.
5 Months of Go-to-Market Advisory
Book sessions on demand, January through May.
June Demo Day Pitch Slot
Students pitch their ventures in person in the Bay Area.
Direct Mentor Pairing
Matched with active founder mentors.
Fellow Founders Network
Stay connected with the peers you built alongside.
Secure your teen's spot before 16 seats fill
16 seats total · Closes 6 November