Next Enrollment Date: January 13th - Limited Spaces Remaining

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AlphaX is a virtual program with weekly sessions. We help highly ambitious teens launch an exceptional project that gets them into their dream school.

80% of Prequel alumni attend a T20 school.

800+ Alumni
4.8 Rating

top schools our alumni have been admitted to

Why ALPHaX

YOUR passion CAN GET YOU INTO  Top colleges

When we say world-class, we mean millions in impact

Olympic athletes have a 75% chance of getting into elite colleges. The valedictorian with perfect SAT scores and a laundry list of leadership positions? Only 4%.

This is not your average class project where you launch a podcast and get 5 listeners…

Rhett Jones

Launched a world-class mountain bike park

In 1.5 years of AlphaX, Rhett:
  • Built mountain bike parks in Austin and for SpaceX
  • Raised $350k from investors and secured a $3 million land lease
  • Earned $500k+ in revenue in first year of business
Rhett student at AlphaX
Grace Price

PREMIERED DOCUMENTARY WITh 4 Million+ views

In 1.5 years of AlphaX, Grace :
  • Wrote, filmed, and produced a full-length documentary called "Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness" featured on Fox News Prime Time
  • Connected with world-renowned experts like Andrew Huberman and Dr. Thomas Seyfried
  • Built a following of 56k+ on Twitter and Instagram which helped her land an internship with a Stanford and Harvard educated Medtech founder
Grace Student at AlphaX
Hope

Launched a charity education program for Ukrainian Refugees

In 1.5 years of AlphaX, hope:
  • Hosted two 500+ events overseas for children in refugee camps
  • Built a program waiting list of 50,000 Ukrainian kids
  • Fundraised $1M to scale up the charity
  • Accepted to Northeastern University (6% acceptance rate)
Hope Student at AlphaX
The AlphaX Format

Passion is discovered by doing, not by thinking about it

The AlphaX Format

Elle’s Story

elle built an AI driven dating app with 200k followers

In 1 year of AlphaX, elle:
  • Launched an AI-driven dating advice app, AskL, which receives 10,000+ messages a month
  • Grew her audience to 200k followers across platforms to promote her app
  • Met with the ex-CEOs of Bumble & Tinder to help bring her app to life
AskL AI dating app
Elle student at AlphaX

More Student Stories

Maddie

Created the first teen-produced Broadway musical

In 1.5 years of AlphaX, Maddie:

  • Wrote a full Broadway musical
  • Collaborated with songwriters from around the world
  • Pitched her musical to Broadway investors
  • Planned her first musical showing at theater festivals
Hugo

Disrupting the music industry with a contract-free record label

In 1 year of AlphaX, Hugo:

  • Launched his own label, HUM Marketing
  • Signed seven total artists to his label
  • 20+ million views, 3.6+ million likes across platforms
  • Landed three paid music internships, one of them being his dream internship with a record label
Eric

Bringing financial literacy to millions of young people

In 6 months of AlphaX, Eric:

  • Ran a successful pilot program with a middle school in his area
  • Connected with several schools to launch pilot programs
  • Got advisors from Fidelity and University of Rhode Island on his Board of Advisors
Joshua

Empowering millions of students to land a spot at their dream university

In 9 months of AlphaX, Joshua:

  • Built a 1000-person waitlist for his upcoming course launch
  • Grew from 0 to 20k followers on Instagram within 4 months
  • Has been featured and interviewed by Forbes and New York Times
  • Wrote & working on publishing a book
Anaiah

Tackling the teen mental health crisis

In 9 months of AlphaX, Anaiah

  • Developed the first generation of her mental health app with 3,000+ users
  • Reached 50M+ views on social media with her mental health content
  • Built an anxiety bot for a hackathon which was used by a middle school
  • Become an advisor on a teen mental health crisis support app (Teen Talk App)

Clara

Creating the first AI health coach based on your genome

In 1.5 years of AlphaX, Clara

  • Built an prototype AI bot that uses your genomic data to give you personalized health advice
  • Tested this with 100 users
  • Built an audience of 1,000 followers on Twitter
Corey

Built an AI-powered public-speaking coach

In 6 months of AlphaX, Corey

  • Built an MVP of the AI public speaking tool
  • Got an internship with a public speaking company
  • Secured 3 key partnerships with local businesses to help bring his idea to life
Maddie
Hugo
Eric
Joshua
Anaiah
Clara
Corey
Ali Abdaal at AlphaX
Student trip at AlphaX

Alpha X is World Class

We get teens world class results.

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World Class Standards

Raise your standards so that your results shock everyone, even yourself

You think the standards currently set for you are high, but they aren’t. Starting a non-profit or writing a book is not world class - thousands of teens are doing that.

Start setting real ambitious goals and get held accountable for putting in the work to get there. Receive brutally honest feedback every week and know that FAIL stands for first attempt in learning.

World Class Support

Workshops, coaching, and playbooks to motivate, guide and propel you

Every week, there are live, interactive workshops, optional mastermind sessions, and 1:1 coaches you can book at any time. Our coaches and advisors are not teachers, but entrepreneurs and startup professionals who have done it all themselves.

Our student portal is full of step by step playbooks and a trained AI assistant that can help you with your masterpiece 24/7.

World Class Community

a network of the  most ambitious students in the world

Join a highly-vetted, one-of-a-kind peer group where you won’t need to shrink yourself to make others comfortable. Where you will be inspired and challenged to shine as bright as you can.

Students follow the same sprint cycle and progress through the program together sharing ideas, giving feedback, and collaborating as they grow.

World Class Competition

Win up to $400/month to supercharge your masterpiece

Monthly competitions help you stay motivated, accountable, and on track to meet your goals.

Ways to earn points include winning hackathons, submitting the best MVP update, and even helping other students.

We keep students on their toes with other surprise rewards. Like a trip to Mexico and surprise guest speakers like Ali Abdaal.

SAMPle weEK AT ALPHAX
Workshops, Guest Speakers and Power Hours rotate dates each week.

Mon
Skills Building Workshop
8-9:00 pm ET

Skills building workshop to give you the tools to create your masterpiece.

tue
wed
Guest Speaker
8-9:00 pm ET

Founders and subject-matter experts share their journeys and host q&a's.

thu
fri
sat
Power Hour
12-1:00 pm ET

Work with your peers and crush your goals in this pomodoro-style session.

sun
Submit Weekly Progress Updates
Work on your masterpiece throughout the week on your own time.
Get coaching from advisors whenever you need additional help.

DETAILED Program Calendar

Here's what you'll be doing each week at AlphaX. Attend a minimum of one session weekly of your choice.

Exact session dates may change based on guest availability.

Throughout the week, you will work on your masterpiece and can access coaching whenever you need it.

How to Build Products Users Love
June 18, 2025 12:00 AM
Happy users are your best advocates. Learn how to gather feedback and build products people rave about.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
June 21, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Guest Session
June 23, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
June 25, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
How to Launch Apps Without Coding
June 28, 2025 12:00 AM
No-code tools & AI make app development accessible. This session will show you how to build and launch apps without writing a single line of code.
Weekly Workshop
Content Systems That Save Time
June 30, 2025 12:00 AM
Consistent content creation can feel overwhelming without the right systems. This session will help you build efficient workflows for planning, creating, and posting content.
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
July 2, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
No Session
July 5, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
New Session Kickoff
July 7, 2025 12:00 AM
Cohort Kickoff date
Power Hour
July 7, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Growth Hacking That Works
July 9, 2025 12:00 AM
Growth hacking is about doing more with less. Learn creative strategies to drive user acquisition and retention.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
July 12, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Guest Session
July 14, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
July 16, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Storytelling That Sells
July 19, 2025 12:00 AM
Great storytelling makes your ideas unforgettable. This session will teach you how to craft narratives that inspire and persuade.
Weekly Workshop
How to Fundraise for Your Masterpiece
July 21, 2025 12:00 AM
Raising funds can take your idea to the next level, but it requires strategy and preparation. This session will teach you how to identify the right funding sources, craft a compelling pitch, and navigate the fundraising process with confidence.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
July 23, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
July 26, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Power Hour
July 28, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Writing Copy That Sells
July 30, 2025 12:00 AM
Good copy drives action. This session will show you how to write persuasive, engaging text for any medium.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
August 2, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Guest Session
August 4, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
New Session Kickoff
August 4, 2025 12:00 AM
Cohort Kickoff date
Power Hour
August 6, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
How to Make Networking Meetings Work
August 9, 2025 12:00 AM
Networking meetings can lead to big opportunities when done right. Learn how to run effective meetings that leave a lasting impression.
Weekly Workshop
How to Scale Your Masterpiece
August 11, 2025 12:00 AM
Scaling is about growing without breaking what works. Learn strategies to scale your masterpiece sustainably.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
August 13, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
August 16, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Power Hour
August 18, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Understanding Product-Market Fit
August 20, 2025 12:00 AM
Product-market fit is the holy grail for founders. Learn how to know if you’re there and what to do if you’re not.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
August 23, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Guest Session
August 25, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
August 27, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Growth Strategies that Actually Work
August 30, 2025 12:00 AM
Not all growth strategies are created equal. Discover proven methods, like network effects, to scale your business sustainably.
Weekly Workshop
Fall Break
September 1, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
Fall Break
September 3, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
Fall Break
September 6, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
New Session Kickoff
September 8, 2025 12:00 AM
Cohort Kickoff date
Power Hour
September 8, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Developing Spiky POVs
September 10, 2025 12:00 AM
Spiky POVs and unique insights make your business stand out by challenging industry norms. Whether you're crafting your first POV or refining existing ones, this session will show you how to continually develop bold, contrarian perspectives that keep you ahead in your field.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
September 13, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Guest Session
September 15, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
September 17, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
The Metrics You Need to Understand & Track
September 20, 2025 12:00 AM
Metrics are critical for making informed decisions. This session will teach you how to identify and track the key metrics that matter most.
Weekly Workshop
How to Stop the Scroll and Get Noticed
September 22, 2025 12:00 AM
Getting attention on social media means capturing interest in seconds. This session will teach you how to craft irresistible hooks, eye-catching visuals, and headlines that make people stop scrolling and engage with your content.
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
September 24, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
September 27, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Workshop
September 29, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
How to Find the Right Mentors
October 1, 2025 12:00 AM
Mentors can provide invaluable guidance at every stage of your journey. Discover how to connect with and build relationships with the right mentors.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
October 4, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Guest Session
October 6, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
New Session Kickoff
October 6, 2025 12:00 AM
Cohort Kickoff date
Power Hour
October 8, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Getting Your First Customers/Users
October 11, 2025 12:00 AM
Early customers are crucial for validating your product. This session covers actionable strategies to acquire your first users and build momentum.
Weekly Workshop
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
How to Influence Decision-Makers
October 15, 2025 12:00 AM
Influence isn’t about power—it’s about strategy. This session will show you how to guide decision-makers toward supporting your vision.
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
October 18, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Power Hour
October 20, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
How to Analyze Your Competitive Landscape
October 22, 2025 12:00 AM
Knowing your competitors helps you find opportunities to differentiate. This session will teach you how to analyze the competition and position your business to win.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
October 25, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Guest Session
October 27, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
October 29, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
How to Create Financial Projections For Your Masterpiece
November 1, 2025 12:00 AM
Financial projections are essential for growth and funding. This session will teach you how to build realistic forecasts that align with your goals.
Weekly Workshop
Onboarding Session
November 3, 2025 12:00 AM
Cohort Kickoff date
Understanding How Fundraising Works
November 3, 2025 12:00 AM
This session will guide you through your different funding options, and how to secure each.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
November 5, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
November 8, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Power Hour
November 10, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Converting Social Media Followers to Customers
November 12, 2025 12:00 AM
Followers are great, but they need to translate into sales, users, and supporters. Discover strategies to turn your audience into results for your masterpiece.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
November 15, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Guest Session
November 17, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
November 19, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
The Essentials of Great Design
November 22, 2025 12:00 AM
Good design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about usability and function. Learn how to create intuitive designs that enhance user experience and drive results
Weekly Workshop
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
How to Build & Launch Quickly
December 1, 2025 12:00 AM
Speed is key for validation. In this session, learn how to build landing pages or MVPs using no-code tools and launch them effectively to gather feedback and start growing.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
December 3, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
December 6, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Power Hour
December 8, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Growing Your Following
December 10, 2025 12:00 AM
Learn proven strategies to attract, engage, and grow your audience. This session focuses on creating content that resonates and turning followers into loyal advocates.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
December 13, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Acquiring New Users/Customers
December 15, 2025 12:00 AM
Learn practical strategies to find and convert new users or customers. This session covers outreach, creating incentives, and leveraging referrals to build traction.
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
December 17, 2025 12:00 AM
Guest
Power Hour
December 20, 2025 12:00 AM
Power Hour
Winter Break
December 22, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
Winter Break
December 24, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
Winter Break
December 27, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
Winter Break
December 29, 2025 12:00 AM
Break
Winter Break
December 31, 2025 12:00 AM
Break

a week at alpha x

Mon
Workshop
7-8:30 pm ET

Skills building workshop to give you the tools to create your masterpiece.

tue
wed
thu
fri
sat
sun
Deadline to Submit Weekly Progress Updates
Work on your masterpiece throughout the week on your own time.
Schedule a 1:1 session with advisors whenever you need additional help.

Sample Workshops:

Idea Evaluation
Learn industry-standard frameworks to evaluate your startup ideas.
Storytelling as a Founder
Master the art of crafting a compelling story for impactful pitches.
Finding Your Passion & Purpose
Gain clarity on your passions and align them with a vision for your masterpiece and life.
Olympic Mindset Training
Develop an Olympic mindset that will drive you to success in building your masterpiece.
$100USD/mo
$50USD/mo
$425USD/mo
Fully Guided Curriculum to Build your Masterpiece Project with up to 4 Years of Content
Self Paced and Self Guided
Weekly Skills Building Workshops
Weekly Guest Speakers
One per month
Weekly Group Coaching and Power Hours
One per month
Fully Supported with Unlimited Coaching and Access to a Database of Mentors
Asynchronous coaching via chat
Quarterly Demo Days to Pitch to Startup Investors
No Access
Full access to a peer network of ambitious teens
Limited Access
Opportunities to earn PR and internship opportunities
No Access
Compete to win up to $400/month to fund your masterpiece
Time Commitment
5 Hours / Week +
10 Hours / Week +
How to Join
No Interview Required
Next Kickoff Date
JAN 13, 2025
Interview Required
10% of students are selected
Next Kickoff Date
JAN 13, 2025

MAKE SURE ALPHAX ISRIGHT FOR YOU

We strongly believe that AlphaX is a transformational program with transformational results. That is why we offer a full money-back guarantee for students.
If by the end of the first month of AlphaX you’re not completely satisfied with the experience, get a 100% refund. To keep this completely fair, we do require students show up to sessions and do the work.

Apply Today
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Is Alpha X right for you?

You don't want to make a BIG impact.

AlphaX is not for the average teen. It's for exceptionally driven, the bold thinkers, and the relentless doers. Core to the program is pursuing ambitious goals. We're talking about projects that impact millions of people. If that does not excite you, AlphaX is not the program for you.


Note: You don't need to know exactly what your project will be yet! The first stage of the program is about discovering your passions, and you'll then work to define your masterpiece.

AlphaX is NOT for you if:

You're looking for results without effort.

There are no secrets here.

Any ambitious project takes time and effort. We'll teach you the systems, processes and proven strategies to get results and build a masterpiece with real impact and a stand-out experience for your resume.

But, we cannot do the work for you. Students should expect to dedicate 10+ hours per week to work on their masterpiece.

You want to keep your success under wraps.

At AlphaX, we follow a 'Build In Public' approach. To find customers, investors, and  partners that can have an exponential impact on your success, all students are required to share their progress publicly.



Through this approach, current AlphaX students have connected with and met with influencers like Sam Altman, Sahil Bloom, Andrew Huberman, the ex-CEOs of Bumble and Tinder and more to get advice, resources and mentorship.



All students are required to share their projects and progress on social media. You don't have to be the most extroverted person (or even use your personal accounts), but you do have to be committed to sharing your ideas with the world to generate the network that will propel you forward.

AlphaX is for you if:

you are looking to put in the effort to outcompete the average teen’s decade in under 1 year

This is the program for you.

Apply Today
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About us

The truly extraordinary adventures all begin with a pivotAL moment

AlphaX was launched in 2016 as a part of the core curriculum of Alpha School, an in-person high school in Austin, Texas. At Alpha, students are treated as colleagues, each in charge of their own learning journey, with limitless potential to achieve bold and ambitious goals.

After seeing the impact on student’s growth, college outcomes and career pursuits, we expanded to a virtual format, enabling students to join from anywhere. Led by a team of entrepreneurs, educators, and creators, the program is designed to give students the personalized support, structure and accountability to reach their wildest dreams.

AlphaX Team

Meet The COACHING team

JP Guerra
Program Director

JP is the definition of someone who has built a portfolio career. He has worked as a content creator for one of the best esports teams in the world, a professor at the best-ranked university in Portugal, a business owner of a best-selling Leopard Gecko business, and built a YouTube and TikTok channel with millions of views. JP shares his zest for life and a deep curiosity for what the world has to offer. He leads by example and is the role model who shows kids that you can do anything you put your mind to.

Salman Sohani
Program Director

Salman started his entrepreneurship journey at the age of 16, by starting an apparel brand that was bootstrapped by two-part time jobs. After completing business school at Queen's University, Salman worked at VC-backed startups like Ada and Kandji. When not leading BETA Camp’s programs, you can find him on the soccer pitch, playing pick-up basketball, skateboarding or hiking around his home base of Toronto, Canada.

Katarina Smith
Program Director

AlphaX is directed by Katarina Smith. Katarina has spent the last 8 years helping students discover their passions and interests in the world of tech & business. She's taught and worked with thousands of students and young professionals through her programs at On Deck, a VC-backed startup, and UBC Geering Up, a non-profit.

Rubaina Singla
Masterpiece Advisor

Rubaina is the founder of Singla, a fashion company at the forefront of eco-conscious clothing. In three years, she has mastered the intricacies of e-commerce, direct-to-consumer sales, and brand building. Draw on Rubaina’s comprehensive experience in brand creation, scaling, and manufacturing to help bring your masterpiece to life.

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