This program offers a transformative, hands-on experience where high school students develop their own venture from concept to presentation, engaging directly with the Houston entrepreneurial community.
The Rice University Pathfinder Summer High School Program is a two-week residential experience for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in entrepreneurship. Participants engage in hands-on learning, developing their own ventures from initial customer discovery through prototyping and business modeling. The program emphasizes innovation and collaboration, moving beyond theoretical learning to practical application. Students will also connect with the Houston entrepreneurial community through visits to innovation hubs like Ion and Greentown Labs, interacting with successful founders. The program culminates in a "Pathfinder Demo Day," where students present their new venture concepts to prominent Houston entrepreneurs, gaining valuable presentation and feedback experience.
Students learn by doing, diving into customer discovery, prototyping, and business modeling for their own venture, complemented by visits to Houston entrepreneurial hubs.
The program is ideal for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are curious about entrepreneurship, eager to develop leadership and innovation skills, and enjoy collaborating with peers.
Rice University campus, Houston, TX
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