Leangap is an immersive startup incubator that empowers high school students to build their own scalable companies and non-profits. During one summer, Leangap helps students develop their ideas from concept to launch, with real customers and users.
COVID-19:
In light of worldwide events and in the interest of our students' safety, Leangap has made the decision to host our summer program online! Leangap Online will bring our renowned student experience and community directly to the safety and comfort of your home.
Thank you everyone for your interest in the Online Program 2020! We had over 1,500 applications from more than 20 countries.
35 students were chosen to attend the program. Follow us on Instagram to accompany them on their journey! In the meantime, sign up here to get an advanced notice when we open applications for the Summer of 2021.
Hatikvah came to Leangap to create a non-profit that gives everyone a fighting chance at education, by providing low-income families access to tutoring. She's currently working on opening a lifestyle business to get Mexican culture out there and represent the community she's so passionate about.
While the vast majority of entrepreneurship programs for high school students only talk about ideas and validation, we take it one step further. We believe that only by building and selling can students truly learn the core fundamentals of entrepreneurship.
Every year, 1000+ highschoolers apply to Leangap with the wish of meeting and teaming up with like-minded geniuses and unleashing their inner Steve Jobs. But did you know that only 40 make it to our program? Apply today to get one spot for you!
Your idea sounds great in your head, now you will put it to the test. You'll validate your core assumptions with real users and build an MVP — the Minimum Viable Product — with the help and guidance of our mentors.
PillDrops built a cardboard prototype as a proof-of-concept of their value proposition. After proving that their technology worked, they proceeded to build the final product that was gonna be sold to customers by using a combination of 3D printing, Arduinos, electronic components, and programming.
The product was a success with customers, who loved the simple and refined design of the product.
"Build it and they will come" is obsolete. To get your product or service out there you will need to do things that other teenagers won't have the courage to do. You will have Leangap's support backing you at every step.
After creating an MVP, CampusSelect began advertising their idea. To find potential customers, the team reached out to high school administrations, independent college counselors and summer programs designed for ambitious high school students. They worked tirelessly to connect with as many groups as possible to spread information about CampusSelect.
They were able to conduct over 50 CampusSelect calls, connecting students in over 10 different countries to undergraduates at colleges across the nation.
After Leangap, they participated in The Diamond Challenge, winning one ofthe top places in the competition.
This is what separates high school projects from actual companies — the ability to generate revenue. As soon as that first dollar hits your account, you have a company.
Crow created a web app to discover innovative products from Asia, helping Asian manufacturers market their product by providing them with personalized ads and creative assets.
During the program, not only did they manage to contact manufacturers and build the platform, but also managed to make actual sales. Due to Leangap's support, workshops, coaching, and the students' relentless drive, Crow was able to do it all in only 4 weeks.
The team scaled Crow to over $100K USD in revenue last year and is planning to hit $1,000,000 USD in sales soon.
Currently a Bioengineering student at Northeastern University, Taiki's interests lie in entrepreneurship and the startup community. He interned at the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, one of the top accelerators on the East Coast.
Having real entrepreneurs and technologists is the secret sauce to the world's leading teen entrepreneurship program. We invite only the brightest to Leangap, and that applies to mentors as well. Meet successful CEOs, TED speakers, startup founders, software engineers, marketers, and more. We have a 4:1 student to staff ratio.
Co-founder at Discovr Labs, Forbes 30 under 30, Thiel Fellow. She has an EdTech background having previously founded an educational nonprofit. Former research associate at CalTech.
While in college, Kaeya got a deal on ABC’s “Shark Tank” with a prototype for her first product, BZbox. She is now the founder of a venture-backed startup disrupting e-commerce.
Sadok is considered one of the "Most Innovative Creatives" by FastCompany magazine. Also a TEDx Speaker, he won a Global Mobile Award for Best Mobile Innovation.
Oliy started top.gg at 15, which he has grown to over 6 million monthly users. He continues to develop the platform today and advises multiple companies for tech and investments needs.
Find out more about the rest of our team and mentors in this page.
Since Leangap started 5 years ago, hundreds of alumni have grown into successful startup founders, venture capitalists, prominent community leaders, outstanding business men and women, brilliant students at Ivy League colleges, remarkable interns at top tech companies, and more.
Amal has two years of experience in venture capital, from due diligence, market research, and fund management, to fundraising directly from limited partners. In 2017, she was the sole Rising Tide team member based in Seoul, South Korea where she raised a feed-fund from high-impact South Korean investors to co-invest with Rising Tide in Silicon Valley companies.
Benefit from these resources from our beloved partners when you join Leangap. Make use of our vast network to increase your chances of success.
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COVID-19:
In light of worldwide events and in the interest of our students' safety, Leangap has made the decision to host our summer program online! Leangap Online will bring our renowned student experience and community directly to the safety and comfort of your home.
Thank you everyone for your interest in the Online Program 2020! We had over 1,500 applications from more than 20 countries.
35 students were chosen to attend the program. Follow us on Instagram to accompany them on their journey! In the meantime, sign up here to get an advanced notice when we open applications for the Summer of 2021.