ready to do something incredible?start your journey now

the journey is an online program where teens 13-18 learn how to launch a business, gain future-ready skills and find their passions.

“I built a snow plow for bikes”
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“I created a community of 300k anime fans"
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"I'm helping teens find themselves"
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"i launched an etsy store"
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"I'm building circular economy"
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“I launched a secondhand clothing biz”
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“I created a board game”
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“I wrote and published a book at 13 y/o”
s1 student
“I built a snow plow for bikes”
s1 student
“I created a community of 300k anime fans"
s1 student
"I'm helping teens find themselves"
s1 student
"i launched an etsy store"
s1 student
"I'm building circular economy"
s1 student
“I'm launching a secondhand clothing biz”
s1 student
“I built a board game”
s1 student
“I wrote and published a book at 13 y/o”
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it’s all online. meets weekly.with teens around the world.

you’ll figure out what excites you, learn how to bring it to life, and create something people care about with the help of our program guides, community, mentors and experts.

🚀  launch a business
😎  gain confidence
🎲  get new skills
✌️ make like-minded friends

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“I built a snow plow for bikes”
s1 student
“I created a community of 300k anime fans"
s1 student
"I'm helping teens find themselves"
s1 student
"i launched an etsy store"
s1 student
“I built a snow plow for bikes”
s1 student
“I created a community of 300k anime fans"
s1 student
"I'm helping teens find themselves"
s1 student
"i launched an etsy store"
s1 student
“I built a snow plow for bikes”
s1 student
“I created a community of 300k anime fans"
s1 student
"I'm helping teens find themselves"
s1 student
"i launched an etsy store"
s1 student
“I built a snow plow for bikes”
s1 student
“I created a community of 300k anime fans"
s1 student
"I'm helping teens find themselves"
s1 student
"i launched an etsy store"
s1 student
"I'm building circular economy"
s1 student
“I launched a secondhand clothing biz”
s1 student
“I built a board game”
s1 student
“I wrote and published a book at 13 y/o”
s1 student
"I'm building circular economy"
s1 student
“I launched a secondhand clothing biz”
s1 student
“I created a board game”
s1 student
“I wrote and published a book at 13 y/o”
s1 student
"I'm building circular economy"
s1 student
“I launched a secondhand clothing biz”
s1 student
“I created a board game”
s1 student
“I wrote and published a book at 13 y/o”
s1 student
"I'm building circular economy"
s1 student
“I'm launching a secondhand clothing biz”
s1 student
“I am building a board game”
s1 student
“I wrote and published a book at 13 y/o”
s1 student

what you’ll love about The Journey

a sneak peek into the journey

bring your ideas to life

our students create anything from shops and products to books. no ideas yet? no problem. we’ll help

improve your confidence

encouraged by a supportive network, you’ll become more secure with yourself and your ideas

access our mentor pool

get mentored by experts who care about your growth. 1:1 support whenever you need.

join our global community

make new friends who are like you -- curious, ambitious, and want to improve and do cool things

find your passions

we explore humanity’s top global issues and find ways to tap into them using our own perspectives.

get skills to thrive

learn about embracing failure, time management, pitching an idea, how to invest and so much more

Curriculum

you will learn.
    a lot.    

find your passion and mission
❤️
  • go beyond surface level knowledge on different topics and find what you love
  • learn how to communicate your ideas and solutions
  • learn how to come up with startup ideas
  • build an audience around your mission
Launch a startup from 0 to 1
🌱
  • Build an mvp (minimum viable product)
  • Understand how to validate a need or a problem and shape it into a business
  • Learn how to iterate based on customer feedback
  • Understand marketing funnels and how to build one that works
grow your project
🚀
  • Learn how to use automation, spreadsheets and ai to your advantage
  • Learn different ways to monetize your startup and how to do it right
  • Get insights on sales tactics that will work for you
  • Build in public. share your learnings and obstacles and build an audience around you
learn real-world skills to thrive
😎
  • Learn about personal finance, budgeting and investing
  • Get a bias to action and ditch overthinking
  • Get good at time management and task prioritization
  • Learn to give and receive feedback
  • Get comfortable with failing fast so you can learn quickly
  • Cultivate a growth mindset
  • Learn how to deal with rejection
  • Familiarize yourself with AI: learn how it will impact our world and get ahead
do incredible things
🌟
  • Be part of a community of teens and mentors ready to push themselves out of their comfort zone, do extraordinary things, and support and challenge each other.
  • participate in a hackathon and develop a solution to a problem in 24h
  • Boost your confidence by doing hard things and accomplishing milestones
  • Acquire atomic habits and learn how to get 1% better every day

join a cohort

starts february 10, 2025

choose a time that works for you. you’ll meet at this time each week with your cohort. you can cancel any time.

time options

mondays
7:30pm - 9pm et
saturdays
11:30am - 1pm et
times are in eastern time

your journey, your pace

advance at your own rhythm with other teens who are at a similar stage of their journey. move up stages as you reach milestones. take as long or as short as you need in every stage.

find your purpose

stage 1

find your passion and the impact you want to make on the world. master essential skills like research, validating needs or problems, and confident public speaking.

launch an mvp

stage 2

launch your project into the world and gather insights from your first users and customers. learn how to iterate quickly and improve based on real feedback and data.

get your first 100

stage 3

once you’ve proven that you can get the first few people interested in your project, you’ll march toward your next milestone – this could be 100 customers or 1000 users, or a benchmark unique to your goals.

scale your project

stage 4

your project is relevant and has some traction. you’ll now start scaling for the masses. the sky’s the limit as you apply advanced strategies for growth.

continue your journey

stage 5

your project has grown incredibly much and you've met your goals at The Journey. we're here to continue giving you coaching 1:1 and supporting you in challenges that you face, for as long as you need.

Mentors

supported by mentors who care about you

Testimonials

what our families say

Gokula

Arush's dad, 13 y/o

mar 2024

The Journey is truly life-changing. I am surprised at my son's positive changes during this short time at Journey (He went from hating to write essays to starting to write a book) and his curiosity has only increased on learning new things. I would certainly recommend for any teens who need a great mentor for creating/developing new projects.

Trisha

Astrid's mom, 13 y/o

feb 2024

My daughter has really enjoyed learning about starting a business and being a good citizen. She has learned how to use open source software and create a website which she recently used in a science project. She is learning how to make and run a budget on excel and is working to start her own business. This program is ideal for any teen that has entrepreneurial ambitions.  I highly recommend The Journey. Your teen will meet and engage with people from all over the world. What an excellent way to not only network but make friends.

Zarina

Mary's mom, 15 y/o

june 2024

The Journey program has been an absolute game-changer for my 15-year-old. Over the past year, she's been immersed in a world of technology, management, and personal development that's opened her eyes to so many possibilities. My daughter adores this program. She looks forward to every session and often spends her free time expanding on what she's learned. It's rare to find an educational experience that teenagers genuinely love, but The Journey has managed to create something truly special.

Xavier

student, 16 y/o

feb 2024

I have had the most wonderful time with The Journey. I wasn't sure how it would fit into practical application and relevance for me immediately, but I have learnt so much about building a business, finance and market research that I can now see how to make my dreams a reality. I am so grateful for this experience. Both for the incredible teaching and the careful selection of people I get to learn with. This cohort has been so supportive, yet we push each other to be better. It makes me feel more capable, clear on my plan for the future.

Harold

Daniel and Ana's dad, 14 y/o

apr 2024

It is going to be hard for our teenagers to graduate from The Journey. It’s been hard to even get them to leave after each session. My highlight is that the program offers a solid curriculum, but all its content has been contextually challenged and acclimatized (cognitively, emotionally). The team dynamic dictates when, how and what the next challenge is going to be. Prior knowledge is questioned and concepts are tested. The level of trust needed, support, understanding, continuity, the fun in learning together… the Journey brings it all.

Mary

student, 15 y/o

jan 2024

I absolutely love The Journey. It's a program which allows for teens both to learn to bond and collaborate with others, along with working on a bunch of cool personal skills – for example, public speaking and how to manage your own projects! It inspires me in what form and shape the context is given and how much fun it is to explore and learn.
STUDENT Eligibility

we’re looking for you

we’re looking for curious and ambitious teenagers that want to do something amazing, whether you already know what that is or not.

you're a fit if:

you are 13-18 years old

you are fluent in English -- our program is in English

you have access to a computer, mic and headphones

you are ready to put in 3+ extra hours a week on your projects beyond our 90m weekly workshop

a week in the life of the journey

in addition to the live workshops, you’ll work on your goals throughout the week

💻 90m: live workshop

each week, attend a workshop with your cohort about a specific topic – like idea validation, financial literacy or business automation.
you’ll learn the systems and mental models you need to develop your project on your own time.
workshops are led by your dedicated program guide, with visits by experts and guest speakers.
our sessions are practical, engaging and insightful.

🔥 +2h: work on your project

outside of the workshops, you may need to do research, run tests, make sales, or other tasks for your specific project. this is flexible, and completely depends on you. great results come with dedication.
some weeks will require more time, and some less. but as a general rule of thumb, the more you put in, the more you get out.

🚀 up to you: 1:1 mentoring and coaching

meet with our expert mentors and program guide whenever you want.

🧡 up to you: community events

working sessions, socials, cross-cohort events. these are optional and a ton of fun.

i want to start a baking business
i want to start a startup
I want to build a clothing brand
I want to create a product
i want to find my passions
i want to start a business
I want to build a community
I want to develop myself
i want to start a baking business
i want to start a startup
I want to build a clothing brand
I want to create a product
i want to find my passions
i want to start a business
I want to build a community
I want to develop myself

start now.be the main character in this incredible journey

this could be you
how to join

ready to do something incredible? apply now.

01

apply

complete our application and tell us why you want to join the journey

02

interview

jump on a 1:1 informal call so we can learn more about you. you can also ask all your questions

03

get started

submit your deposit, pick your cohort and get ready for an incredible journey

Pricing

tuition fees

begin your journey

launch your business or project

acquire a global network of ambitious teens

get 1:1 mentoring by founders, experts and ceos

increase your confidence and skills

$375/mo
or pay 6 months in advance for 7% discount
financial aid is available. check out our faq for more info.

1-month money back
guarantee

If by the end of the first month you attended all the sessions and you’re not 100% satisfied with your experience, get a 100% refund.

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FAQ

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we have answers.

how much does The Journey cost?

tuition for The Journey is $375/month. you can pay for 6 months in advance and get a 7% discount.

we have a 1-month money back guarantee. If you attend all sessions and are not 100% satisfied, get 100% of your money back. no questions asked.
for families with multiple children attending, we offer a 15% discount off each additional child.

is it all online?

100% online. as long as you have internet access and a computer, you can attend sessions from wherever you are in the world.

what are key dates and deadlines?

application process: applications for our february cohorts are open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
program dates: our next cohorts start on february 10, 2025 and runs weekly. you can cancel any time.
we still have spots in the following two cohorts:
+ mondays @ 7:30 pm - 9 pm et
+ saturdays @ 11:30 am - 1 pm et

how do i join?

1. review the website to make sure you’re excited about the program
2. submit an application here
3. we’ll review your application
4. you’ll hear back from us within two business days
5. if you’re a fit, we’ll schedule a 30 minute chat to get to know you and your family better
6. after the call, you’ll find out if you’ve been accepted and how to confirm your spot.

who can participate?



any teen between the ages of 13-18 can attend The Journey. we require that all students can speak and write fluently in english and are willing to build something incredible. Other than that, we welcome all types of students from all over the world.
as long as you bring an open mind, have a curious mindset, and commit to actively participating throughout the program, you’re a qualified applicant for The Journey.
it does not matter if you were part of an earlier season.

what can i expect from each session?


each session, we explore a topic presented by a program guide or a guest speaker. through first principles thinking, we dissect problems, brainstorm solutions, and assess their viability.
every week will have its own flavor, but the collaboration can range from coming up with a business idea, creating a pitch, or researching the best solutions for the impact of AI in the workforce.
students participate in small group discussions, conduct research in teams and collaborate. each group will present their findings and pitch ideas to the larger cohort.
our learning process is inquiry-based and hands-on, with a clear bias for action. our program guides offer guidance, provide support, and ask thought provoking questions.

are there programmed holidays?


the journey is closed for holiday on May 26. we make a break for summer in July to focus on our summer program, and continue with our regular program from august 1st. we also have a week of holidays around the end of the year.

is there financial aid available?


we offer financial aid to families that qualify.

once you’ve been accepted to the program, you can request financial aid, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
for families with multiple children attending, we offer a 15% discount off each additional child.

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