Young Entrepreneur Consulting · Ages 15–25
Real business strategy for young founders.
Young people have real ideas. They deserve real business education — customer, offer, pricing, plan, launch — not a watered-down version. Two tracks, clear pricing, and a parent or guardian at the table for founders under 18.
You are not too young to build something real.
No worksheets, no pretend companies. We work on the actual idea — who buys it, what it costs, what it sells for, and what happens in week one. Parents and mentors are welcome in the room.
- Your idea
- Your customer
- Your pricing
- Your plan
- Your launch
Ages 15–17
Young Founders
For high-school-age founders with an idea, a side business, or a hobby that could be more. A parent or legal guardian participates in onboarding and contracts.
Idea to Action Session
One focused session: what’s the idea, who is it for, what would it take, and what’s the first real step.
- Idea and customer review
- First-steps action list
- Guardian included
Young Founder Blueprint
A short series of sessions producing a simple, real business plan: offer, customer, pricing, costs, and how to launch.
- Multiple working sessions
- Written one-page blueprint
- Pricing and simple money plan
Build It + Launch It
Blueprint plus launch support: setting up the pieces, getting the first customers, and learning how to run it.
- Everything in the Blueprint
- Launch plan and check-ins
- Help with vendors, tools, and setup
Ages 18–25
Emerging Founders
For college-age and early-career founders ready to treat the idea like a business — with the structure, pricing, and launch plan to match.
Idea to Action Session
One focused session to pressure-test the idea and leave with a clear next step.
- Idea, customer, and model review
- First-steps action list
- Resource recommendations
Young Founder Blueprint
A working plan for the business: positioning, customer, offer, pricing, revenue model, and launch sequence.
- Multiple working sessions
- Written blueprint and roadmap
- Pricing and revenue model
Build It + Launch It
Blueprint plus implementation: systems, vendors, launch plan, and support through the first customers.
- Everything in the Blueprint
- Launch management and check-ins
- Specialist connections as needed
For parents and guardians
How it works for founders under 18.
A parent or legal guardian participates in onboarding and signs contracts for services. Depending on the business, an adult may also be required for banking, payment processing, contracts, insurance, permits, certain business registrations, online platforms, vendors, or other legal and financial activities. We’ll flag those moments as they come up so nobody is surprised.
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. For legal, tax, or financial questions we can help connect you with licensed professionals.
Is this a class or a consulting engagement?
Consulting. Sessions are one-on-one (or founder plus guardian) and built around the founder’s actual idea, not a curriculum. For a cohort experience, see Launch313.
Are sessions virtual or in person?
Both. Virtual by default; in person in Metro Detroit by arrangement.
What if the idea changes halfway through?
That happens, and it’s usually a good sign. The Blueprint is built to absorb it.
Know a young founder with a real idea?
Book an Idea to Action Session — it’s the right first step for every age.