Most students aren’t lacking intelligence or ambition. They’re lacking opportunity. They’ve spent years learning how to pass tests, but not how to think independently, take action, or solve real problems. Startup School 365 changes that by giving students hands-on experience, real challenges, and the confidence to move forward with purpose.
Students learn how to identify problems, think critically, and take initiative instead of waiting for instructions.
Real-World Thinking
By building and testing real ideas, students gain belief in themselves and their ability to figure things out.
Confidence Through Action
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Programs built around real-world application consistently show higher engagement, stronger retention, and increased confidence compared to traditional classroom learning.
Skills like problem-solving, initiative, communication, and resilience are developed through doing, not memorizing.
When students are given the chance to take ownership of something real, it often changes how they see themselves and their future.
Startup School 365 was created by Kevin Steidel, entrepreneur and former Chair of Entrepreneurship at Wittenberg University. After years of building businesses and mentoring students, he saw the same gap over and over. Students were capable, but unprepared and unsupported to act. This program exists to give them the experience, confidence, and mindset to move forward.