Welcome to the VentureLab blog, your hub for innovative entrepreneurial education resources and inspiration. Explore engaging ESTEAM articles, discover free educational resources (hands-on activities and downloads) , and get inspired by classroom and individual success stories from our community.
VentureLab’s collaboration with BakerRipley in Houston showcases the transformative power of youth entrepreneurship education. Discover how a week-long program ignited passion, confidence, and a renewed interest in business among students, reinforcing the belief that entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business—it’s cultivating a mindset for success and innovation.
Introducing the VentureLab Merchandise Collection: a curated blend of style and purpose available now in our shop. Explore our signature ‘I Am An Entrepreneur’ t-shirts, designed for all ages, and wear your entrepreneurial mindset with pride. Every purchase supports our mission to make entrepreneurship education accessible to all. Free shipping and a 20% discount until October 1, 2023!
Through a scholarship to VentureLab’s Idea to Pitch Program, facilitated by the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network, STARBASE Robins’ annual STEM Summer Camps became a transformative experience. One educator noted, “I am just overall proud of myself for completing the process and getting students excited about entrepreneurship.” This partnership has fostered confidence, creativity, and leadership in students and staff alike.
Incorporating entrepreneurial thinking in education can transform the way students approach learning. Discover three essential strategies to make your classroom entrepreneurial, fostering creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. From setting expectations together to modeling entrepreneurial mindsets, these strategies equip students with the skills they need to succeed in our ever-changing world. Explore our innovative approaches to engage and empower the next generation of innovators.
VentureLab’s May 2023 Youth Pitch Event was a beacon of young entrepreneurial talent. With participants demonstrating key entrepreneurial mindsets such as curiosity, adaptability, resilience, and persistence, the event showcased not just business ideas but the power of the entrepreneurial spirit. From lawn care to desserts, pet photography to laser designs, these young entrepreneurs are poised to shape the future of innovation. VentureLab continues its mission to nurture entrepreneurial mindsets in youth, fostering the next generation of diverse innovators and changemakers.
There’s no better way to “set the stage” for summer learning than offering a youth entrepreneurship program! Learn more with these top three reasons why you should bring entrepreneurship to your summer learning.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported VentureLab’s second annual Ready, Set, Startup! Gala. We’re thrilled to announce that, together, we raised $160,000 to support VentureLab programming! The event was an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food and drinks, exciting live and silent auctions, and a fun pitch event. The energy in the room was palpable as we gathered to celebrate and empower the next generation of diverse innovators and changemakers.
VentureLab’s Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Desma Deitz as the organization’s new Executive Director. Deitz assumes the role at a crucial juncture, as VentureLab is experiencing significant growth and is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for all youth.
Ready Set Startup 2023 is more than just a fundraising event – it’s an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who believe in the power of entrepreneurship education to change lives. As VentureLab marks its 10th anniversary, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating our journey and help us continue to empower the next generation of innovators and changemakers. See you in Austin!
Our free entrepreneurship Valentine printables celebrate a few of the essential entrepreneurship mindsets and skills!
Learn about VentureLab’s ten year impact report and the impact we had in the year 2022 alone. Thank you for your ongoing support of our organization and its mission.
Did you miss our virtual youth pitch event on December 1, 2022? It was amazing! Check out the highlights in this video replay. Thank YOU to our mentors, panelists, audience, and most of all the kids who did the hard work of pitching their ideas at this event. VentureLab holds youth pitch events regularly! Get involved with our next youth pitch event as a panelist, audience, or participant.