Parents, here’s the straight answer.
“Doesn’t AI just do it for them?”
No. AI makes the logo and drafts the copy. That’s production. Your kid picks the idea, talks to real customers, sets the price, and stands up to pitch. The machine does the work. Your kid does the courage.
“What does it cost?”
Nothing. Local sponsors fund every seat because they believe in what these kids can build.
“Is it just another Zoom thing?”
No. It’s live and interactive: small crews of 6 to 8 with a real mentor, missions, games, and a competition running the whole weekend. Nobody sits and watches for five hours.
“Where are the parents?”
Invited to the Sunday finale livestream. You’ll watch your kid pitch a business they built and priced themselves.
“What does my kid need?”
A laptop or desktop with a camera, mic, and reliable internet. A phone can work in a pinch, but the building goes much smoother on a computer. We send a tech-check email the week before with everything to set up in advance.
“How do we get a seat?”
Claim it here in about 30 seconds. Then your student answers two short questions, by typing or a 30 second video, and signs a one-line pledge. That confirms the seat. It is not a competition to get in: it is how we make sure everyone who shows up actually wants to be there.
“Is it safe to publish?”
Consent and privacy settings are collected at registration, including options for students who shouldn’t appear on camera. All payments route to family-owned accounts. Y.E.S. never touches the money.
