RocketPad :: Philosophy

OVERVIEW

The RocketPad Program curriculum and all six respective modules were developed and specifically adapted for young entrepreneurs with consideration of multiple methodologies and frameworks and with a focus on action and practice. The RocketPad Program covers the following modules sequentially:

IDEATE

Design Thinking / Ideation / Product Developments

Understanding the multiple startup methodologies
Completing our custom ideating process for new ideas
Understanding the product development process

FORMULATE

Business Models & Customer Validation / Professionalism

Learning how business models work and choosing appropriately
Identifying, targeting, and interviewing specific customer archetypes
Focusing on how to be young and professional concurrently

WORK

Structure / Finance & Accounting / Basic Legal / Marketing & Sales

Learning the legal implications of being a high school entrepreneur
Crafting marketing, pricing, and sales strategies with consultation
Understanding basic bookkeeping and reporting obligations

MANAGE

Operations & Business Management for Young Entrepreneurs

Understanding how operations work for individual companies
Learning how to manage school and employees as a young entrepreneur
Completing our leadership and management training for youths

GROW

Tangible Growth / Scalability & the Future

Learning how to grow operationally, financially, and physically
Understanding scalability as a concept for individual businesses
Considering the implications of traditional schooling/college path

COLLECT

Pitching to an Investor Audience / General Business Communications

Completing training on pitching actual business or idea to investors
Understanding different types of investments available and which to take on
Learning communication strategies for partners, customers, and investors