Quintus Scholars Future Founder: Startups & Entrepreneurship

Future Founder: Startups & Entrepreneurship is a two-week summer programme for ages 13-18 that explores how ventures are built, funded and led. It is designed for students who want to understand entrepreneurship as a practical discipline rather than a set of inspirational slogans, with a focus on real market problems, strategy and execution.

Across the course, students work through venture strategy, market analysis, business model design, competitive positioning, customer discovery, startup finance, fundraising, leadership and team dynamics, marketing and responsible business. Teaching combines strategy seminars, workshops, field-based learning and an evening programme, so students can test ideas, challenge assumptions and refine their thinking with tutors and peers.

The programme is built around developing a full research project and a pitchable venture concept, with direct feedback from experienced tutors and founder-focused input. It is delivered across two cities, with a strong emphasis on discussion, peer challenge and practical output.

By the end, students have a more confident understanding of how businesses are started, why some ventures succeed, and how to communicate an idea persuasively to others.