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Start Your Own Business with Allan
Pod
Entrepreneurship
Ages 8-14, 14-18
Hosted by
Allan Lalic
Verified Educator
About Allan Lalic
My mission is to engage, equip and energize young entrepreneurs and set them up to be successful adults. We do this by offering the life skills of leadership, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial expertise. I have worked with hundreds of Gen Z’s globally and inspired then as they have inspired me to truly work on their i...
🕐 Weekly Live Teacher-Led Check-ins
You can choose to join any of these time slots when launched.
All times displayed in the UTC timezone. All check-ins are 50min per session. Bring a group of min 5 students and we can open more Check-in options for you.
Learning Experiences for this Pod
Flipped Classroom
- Students can watch foundational entrepreneurship lectures from latforms like Kubrio, Kebloom or Youtube as homework.
- During pod check-ins, students discuss business concepts, debate case studies, and refine their entrepreneurial ideas collaboratively.
Idea Pitching
- We will encourage students to develop and refine their startup ideas.
- We will host regular pitch sessions where students present their ideas to the pod, gaining feedback and possibly even forming teams around promising concepts.
Guest Entrepreneur Sessions
- We will invite established entrepreneurs to share their journey, insights, and advice during live webinars or Q&A sessions.
- These sessions can provide valuable real-world context and inspire students to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.
Mentorship and Networking
- When ready we will pair students with mentors from the startup ecosystem to guide them and provide personalized advice.
Business Model Workshops
- We will conduct workshops on building effective business models, understanding market fit, and scaling a startup.
- We will utilize tools like the Business Model Canvas for hands-on exercises and collaborative brainstorming.
Discussion Forums
- We will use Kubrio platform to create entrepreneurship-focused conversations where students can discuss current market trends, share resources, or debate startup strategies.
- We will encourage students to share success stories, challenges, and seek advice. When ready we will invite them present their startup on Kubrio's Student Showcase Section.
Practical Challenges
- We will introduce real-world challenges that budding entrepreneurs may face, such as acquiring the first 100 customers or handling a PR crisis.
- Students can form teams to brainstorm and present solutions, simulating real startup scenarios.
Resource Repository
- We have a shared digital library of essential entrepreneurial resources, including eBooks, articles, toolkits, and templates, and all students can access it.
- Regularly update this repository based on student contributions and latest industry insights.
Feedback Mechanism
- We will encourage our students to provide feedback on pod activities, guest sessions, and overall structure.
- Iterate and refine the pod experience based on feedback, ensuring it remains relevant and engaging.
📝 Why We Recommend This Teacher
We recommend Allan for his exceptional 2-year track record of maintaining a very high rating while teaching over 500 students online, his global clearance to teach kids, and his mission to equip young entrepreneurs with vital life skills, inspiring them to turn ideas into reality.
📝 Why We Propose This Pod
We believe entrepreneurship is a fundamental skill for kids because it fosters creativity, critical thinking, and resilience, preparing them to navigate an ever-changing world with confidence and adaptability.
🎯 Learning Goals
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Empower students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to identify opportunities, create innovative solutions, and successfully launch their own ventures
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Nurture in students a strong sense of financial literacy, enabling them to make informed financial decisions, manage resources effectively, and achieve financial independence
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Instill in students a deep understanding of ethical and sustainable business practices, promoting responsible entrepreneurship that benefits both society and the environment.