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Isaac and John
AGE 12
Brothers Isaac and John started a mulching business in their community and made over $1000 in 3 weeks!
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This is what happens when kids are challenged to be the best versions of themselves and equipped with the skills and mindset they need to excel in the real worlds.
Explore our Programs
Isaac and John
AGE 12
Brothers Isaac and John started a mulching business in their community and made over $1000 in 3 weeks!
Eleanor
AGE 10
Built a tech startup and raise $1.6M led by Arielle Zuckerberg. Attending MIT (4% acceptance rate)
Rishi
AGE 15
Raised 1.8M from VCs in Silicon Valley to launch a smart dog tag business.
Rhett
AGE 17
Raised 3.5M, built Austin’s first mountain bike park, and made 350k in 4 months.
Grace
AGE 18
Launched a cancer prevention documentary with 4M+ views, landed an internship with a Harvard MD, and was featured on Fox Prime Time News.
Max
AGE 13
Wants to become an astrophysicist and help NASA improve space transportation. He's documenting his learnings on Substack and YouTube.
Nila
AGE 16
Addressed world leaders at the Geneva Summit.
Rhett
AGE 17
Raised 3.5M, built Austin’s first mountain bike park, and made 350k in 4 months.
Grace
AGE 18
Launched a cancer prevention documentary with 4M+ views, landed an internship with a Harvard MD, and was featured on Fox Prime Time News.
Max
AGE 13
Wants to become an astrophysicist and help NASA improve space transportation. He's documenting his learnings on Substack and YouTube.
Nila
AGE 16
Addressed world leaders at the Geneva Summit.
programs
Extraordinary adventures all begin with a pivoting moment that changes everything
Our programs are these activation points where young people discover who they are, what they are capable of, and how far they can go.
For kids 9-13
Pre-teen EXPLORE PROGRAM
Schools are not doing enough to prepare kids for the real world. The Explore Program bridges this gap by teaching kids ages 9-13 to build confidence, empathy, grit, and a self-starter mindset by working on exciting passion projects.
In Explore, we help kids build essential life skills and explore their interests by launching a business that earns $100 in profit, building a no-code game app, and creating a digital portfolio to share their ideas and find their voice — all while surrounded by peers who share their curiosity and ambition.
Launchpad
Lauch a business and making $100 in profit.
Skills
Entrepreneurship
influence
Learn to network and secure an interview with a CEO.
Skills
Effective Communication
makerlab
Create a no-code app with 100+ users or a game with 1000+ plays.
Skills
Grit and Resilience
leadership
Pass the Harvard Business School Everest teamwork simulation.
Skills
Leadership and Teamwork
For teens 13-18
Teen Programs
By the time kids hit high school, they are capable of adult-caliber achievements. Teenagers are at the peak of cognitive learning and extraordinarily competent. We know that high school students can be the best in the world if we meet this potential by pushing them to the challenge instead of treating them like children.
Prequel’s teen programs are all about building something many think high schoolers can’t do. What sets us apart is the scale of ambition and depth of work. We believe that building an ambitious project or business unlocks every growth skill and mindset: grit, resourcefulness, creative thinking, learning to fail, using tech and AI, and much more.
Beta Camp
teens
Build a business that is on track to make 100k a year.
A 4-week summer bootcamp where students accomplish more in a month than many entrepreneurs do in years. Students go through all the stages of building a startup with guidance from experienced founders. Learn and execute on design thinking ideation, user research, building an MVP, marketing, sales, and pitching to VCs.
Alphax
teens
Build a masterpiece project on a passion to achieve something as impressive as being an Olympian.
A virtual program where teens find their passions, become an expert, and build the skills to become the best in the world. We have students starting businesses that raise millions of dollars, create documentaries that reach millions of people, and build apps that millions of kids use.
How we build remarkable kids at scale
Prequel is not like conventional education programs. We are a proven, transformative learning experience where every kid writes their success story, starting today.
01
Ambitious goals & limitless outcomes
Your kid’s real potential is being throttled by the limiting beliefs instilled by society, schools, and even loving parents. At Prequel, we help kids discover what’s possible by challenging them to aim for “world-class” instead of “good enough for my age.”
When kids walk out of Prequel, they’re not just prepared for the world but already steps ahead, setting new standards and redefining success.
When kids walk out of Prequel, they’re not just prepared for the world but already steps ahead, setting new standards and redefining success.
02
Growth skills common core
There’s a common core for academics; why not for the life skills kids need to succeed?
Anyone can say your kid is learning grit, teamwork, and communication skills. At Prequel, we have real-world tests in place to prove a skill has been mastered, like beating Harvard Business School’s teamwork challenge in preteens or building a personal advisory board of industry leaders as a teen. In the academic world, kids are sheltered, with grades representing success.
At Prequel, the real world determines whether hands-on projects are a success.
Anyone can say your kid is learning grit, teamwork, and communication skills. At Prequel, we have real-world tests in place to prove a skill has been mastered, like beating Harvard Business School’s teamwork challenge in preteens or building a personal advisory board of industry leaders as a teen. In the academic world, kids are sheltered, with grades representing success.
At Prequel, the real world determines whether hands-on projects are a success.
03
Live-action learning
Prequel isn’t Zoom School or talking to an AI bot. It’s real-time, real-world learning.
Our live-action experiences are full of hype and energy - like attending a concert or sports game. It’s where students collaborate on complex problems, face dynamic scenarios, receive guidance and feedback, and interact with motivating guest instructors.
Our live-action experiences are full of hype and energy - like attending a concert or sports game. It’s where students collaborate on complex problems, face dynamic scenarios, receive guidance and feedback, and interact with motivating guest instructors.
04
360 holistic programing
Kids don’t just need facts; they need to understand the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of applying that knowledge in real life and be motivated to take life-changing action.
Outside of live sessions, students join a community of like-minded peers, compete in progress-based competitions, participate in socials, and get weekly check-ins from coaches. It’s not uncommon for our student community to have 100k+ messages in a month.
Outside of live sessions, students join a community of like-minded peers, compete in progress-based competitions, participate in socials, and get weekly check-ins from coaches. It’s not uncommon for our student community to have 100k+ messages in a month.
05
Role-model coaches
We are the older siblings that have been there and done that.
The programming team has diverse experiences, from working at international non-profits and coaching Olympic athletes to founding businesses and leading startups. Your child will learn from people who broaden their horizons and show them how amazing their future possibilities are.
The programming team has diverse experiences, from working at international non-profits and coaching Olympic athletes to founding businesses and leading startups. Your child will learn from people who broaden their horizons and show them how amazing their future possibilities are.
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Schools
Top schools our alumni have been admitted to
Stand Out in the real world, and for college
The type of young person that the world needs and elite colleges want is the same: Kids who spent time experimenting and exploring their passion and purpose, found what they love, and are working on something meaningful with large scale impact.
Cianna got into Cornell
BETA Camp has been the best summer program I have participated in thus far. Connecting with others who are all as interested as I am in this field was one of the best feelings, especially when able to challenge my limits alongside them
Kate got into STANFORD
At AlphaX, you learn how to combine your interests, what you're good at, and what you can give people to create something incredible and become the best in the world. This program helped me achieve what I never thought possible. It opened up hundreds of thousands of doors for me to experiment, try new things, and do things that no one could ever think a 17-year-old girl is capable of doing
Tehseen got the Morehead Cain Scholarship at UNC
BETA Camp has exceeded expectations! I not only got to actually build a startup, but I got to meet people working in my dream job and learn from their experiences, learn business concepts taught in school, and develop a network of like minded individuals who I will keep friends with for life.
Bianca got in to University of Chicago
BETA Camp has definitely changed my perception of my own goals, and it has made me realize that they are a lot closer than what I thought. That even as a teenager I am capable of starting something big that might change the world. At AlphaX, I am transforming personal development by building a personalized AI-powered journal that helps millions of people improve their habits and reach their goals faster.
Izaan is headed to Harvard
BETA Camp has been an amazing opportunity to enhance my business, tech, and entrepreneurial skills. I have met so many new people from diverse backgrounds, broadening my perspective on various topics and also expanding my professional network. I would 100% recommend this program to any student who is passionate about business and entrepreneurship and wants to hone their skills.
Yoobin is headed to Yale
BETA Camp pushed me out of my comfort zone in terms of creativity and adaptability. I’ve uncovered my liking for networking and collaborating with a team based on a shared goal or interest. I ultimately feel that the hard and soft skills I’ve obtained through this program will outlast anything I take away, and I am so glad to have a whole new pool of networks open to me because I’ve decided to give this program a try.
Testimonials
We routinely help kids do the impossible
“My daughter loved Prequel. She's learning real-world problem solving, communication, and ideation skills that aren't honed in schools. She is emerging with newfound confidence and important skills for the future. Really impressed by the program.”
Kayla
Emily's Mom
"Prequel's exposure to incredible speakers in leadership positions of the world's greatest companies opened up a world of possibilities for me, painting a clearer picture of future roles I can now work towards."
Sarah
Student
“I am extremely excited about Prequel and the challenge that this learning process represents to our kids. My son shared his TikTok content with me and I was amazed by the business ideas, the product, and all the world behind the production of this content. This is a real taste of the real world."
Maribel
Luis's Mom
"Connecting with others who are all as interested as I am in this field was one of the best feelings, especially when able to challenge my limits alongside them. "
Cianna
Student
"I liked that at Prequel, you don't learn by listening to a lecture, you learn by actually completing real-world case studies. This makes learning very fun."
Erick
Student
"I never thought that a 16-year-old high schooler could become an entrepreneur in a business world dominated by adults with degrees. However, at BETA Camp I acquired business and technology skills from industry professionals then co-founded SteerClear."
Michelle
Student
“My daughter went from struggling to find her place in extracurriculars to landing an internship with a global startup based in Amsterdam through Prequel connections and launching her own graphic design agency."
Jeff
Parent of Jane
“Prequel has been an excellent outlet for my daughter to express her creativity and work with others who share the same interests."
Michelle
Danielle's Mom