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Season 1 – Startup U

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Launching a startup is not an easy task. In this reality series, entrepreneurial millennials get help by spending a semester at Draper University. During the seven-week program led by billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper, he helps mentor the students who are looking to launch their own companies. Guest speakers also share their business knowledge and experience with the class. The candidates pitch their ideas to a panel of venture capitalists, hoping to get an investment that allows them to launch their businesses. The millennials face hard lessons along the way, but the payoff could be life-changing for the one who gets the seed money to launch a business.

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Startup U — Season 1

Startup U — Season 1

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Tim Draper

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 11, 2015 Welcome to Draper University Ten aspiring entrepreneurs meet at Draper University in San Mateo, Calif., to learn about business from venture capitalist Tim Draper. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 18, 2015 The Hack-a-Thon The students are challenged to create a business idea in 36 hours; bad vibes flow between David and Keyonna. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 25, 2015 Chain Reaction The students are separated into teams and challenged to create a "chain reaction" machine; Malcolm and David have doubts about the assignment's importance; Erin is challenged to solve her business problems. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 1, 2015 Bro's and Bras The students are sent to San Francisco's Union Square to sell underwear to shoppers; Tony's decision irritates his classmates; Tim puts Sharon in the hot seat. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 10, 2015 6 Degrees to Nowhere Tim encourages the students to follow their individual passions; Shawn's dual business plans lead to a confrontation with Sequoia; Ana receives upsetting news from home. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 17, 2015 The Great Outdoors The students are challenged to face their fears and overcome all obstacles during Survival Week; Sharon and Tony's leadership battle proves detrimental to Team Phoenix. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 24, 2015 Not So Fair The students are tasked to create an imaginative booth for a startup fair; Team Phoenix is plagued by constant bickering; Erin is filled with self-doubt following a one-on-one meeting with Tim. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 1, 2015 Motivation The students rush to complete their pitch decks; news from home motivates David to push forward; John seriously considers Tim's criticism. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 8, 2015 Prototypes, Partners & Pitches The students fine-tune their Pitch Day presentations; Keyonna and Carly must adapt to working with a business partner. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 15, 2015 Fund Me The students pitch their ideas to Tim and a group of potential investors as the seven-week program comes to an end. Details

Season Info

Network
Freeform
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 11, 2015