Institute for Young Founders

Students choose from a list of BEAM research topics and join the corresponding university faculty's research team. Research outcomes include science presentation, UC certificate, and science publication.

Through advanced courses in social, civic, and Fortune 500 leadership, students learn what it means to be entrepreneurial within a large organizational setting . In addition to taking University level classes, students will learn to take initiative and lead by shadowing some of the best minds and leaders from the professional sector (e.g., Walt Disney Company). Outcomes include externships, UC certificate, and mentorship.

Learn to think and lead like a Fortune 500 company leader. Shadow business leaders and take classes at the business school. Outcomes include externships, UC certificate, and personal branding portfolio.

Take classes at the business school, build a portfolio of MBA skills, and develop your interview skills. Outcomes include externships, UC certificate, and Pathway to MBA Fellowship.

Learn to build a startup and take advantage of the resources and mentorship at UCI ANTrepreneur Center. Outcomes include externships, UC certificate, and launching your own company.

Take classes at Stanford University and UC Berkeley; launch a real business; and pitch your company before real investors. Outcomes include Silicon Valley experience, Stanford Certificate of Completion, and launching + pitching your company in Silicon Valley.