Study real businesses
We walk through real companies teens already know — how they started, how they make money, and what their numbers reveal.
The Next Gen Business Academy
Learn how business really works — one case study at a time.
Live sessions for 14 to 18 year olds where founders and operators walk you through real businesses — how they were created, how they are financed, what makes them thrive, and why some never take off.
- Age range
- 14-18
- Live sessions
- 6 months
- Real case studies
- 100%
Age range
Live sessions
Real case studies
Why we exist
The best way to learn business is to study how real businesses are built.
School covers product design, marketing and presentation — but rarely shows you how a company is created, financed, and run from the inside.
NGBA fills that gap. In small rooms with expert operators, members walk through real case studies: how a business started, how it grew, what decisions shaped it, and what separates companies that thrive from ones that fade.
Curiosity is the only entry requirement.
What we explore
Four things every member walks away with.
Understand financing
From bootstrapping to raising capital, members learn how businesses fund themselves and what that means for growth.
Spot what makes a winner
We compare businesses that thrive with ones that struggle, so members see the patterns behind lasting success.
Learn from experts
Founders, owners and professionals join live sessions to share how they built, ran and grew real companies.
Inside a session
Small rooms, real experts, hands-on experience.
Step 1
Learn
An expert introduces a real business case — its founding story, model and key decisions.
Step 2
Analyze
Members dig into the numbers and choices together to understand what drove success or held it back.
Step 3
Pitch
Groups share their takeaways and practice defending a position out loud.
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Questions
Before you sign up
Who is this for?
Anyone aged 14 to 18 who is curious about how businesses are built and run — no experience or business class required.
Do I need a business idea already?
No. Most members start with curiosity. By the end of the program, most can analyze a real business and pitch an idea of their own.
What happens in a session?
An expert introduces a real business case, members work through the numbers and decisions together, then groups present their takeaways.
How do I join?
Send us a note through the form below and we'll follow up with dates, location and what to bring.
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Ready to learn how business really works?
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