Governor's School for Entrepreneurs
2017 Reflection
Thank You!
The 2017 GSE program was truly a turning point in our program's history. Our E's raised the bar for years to come! We hope they take this experience with them as they grow into successful young adults. We are proud of their accomplishments and are still in awe of Demo Day! Thank you for helping us ignite the entrepreneurial flame!
2017 Governor's School for Entrepreneurs
Demo Day Results
1st Place - BioChar
2nd Place - Quick Click Glasses
3rd Place - LeafWeb
What's Next?
Credit and Scholarship Information
Parents: Upon checking out, students received an envelope containing three documents. These documents detail how to receive high school class credit for completion of GSE. Please ensure that they have updated their Google Drive folders completely (with any and all work they completed while at GSE - including their final pitch presentation). Counselors and others will be asked to review their work when evaluating whether or not they have truly earned the credit.
We are currently in the process of uploading their final pitches to our YouTube channel. This will be complete by the beginning of August.
Scholarships: Below is a current list of scholarships offered to our Entrepreneurs. The list is always growing - and we anticipate adding others very soon. We will continue to keep you updated with this information.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qq36aF_7ZNCKjs3Z18BG3c-P-gvK1o83NY44fPL55k0/edit?usp=sharing
We are currently in the process of uploading their final pitches to our YouTube channel. This will be complete by the beginning of August.
Scholarships: Below is a current list of scholarships offered to our Entrepreneurs. The list is always growing - and we anticipate adding others very soon. We will continue to keep you updated with this information.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qq36aF_7ZNCKjs3Z18BG3c-P-gvK1o83NY44fPL55k0/edit?usp=sharing
We're Launching a NEW Program!
Over the course of the next year, KEENStart will work to launch a second program (not yet named). The focus of this program will be to continue working with GSE participants after our summer program. At the end of each summer, our entrepreneurs often ask us "What is the next step?" We have found that we help to ignite their passion for Entrepreneurship, but after they leave us, there is still a need for guidance and instruction. Our goal is to help them with next steps - whether that be continued coaching and mentoring, team development, prototype manufacturing, helping them get into a collegiate entrepreneurial program, or into an incubator or accelerator program. We want to not only help them find the next step, but assist as they take it!
Email us to find out how you can help us launch!
Email us to find out how you can help us launch!
We Need Your Help!
As you know, the GSE experience totals to $4500 per Entrepreneur. This year, we had the honor of working with 61 Entrepreneurs. This does not include staffing, or the rest of our year-round duties and services. The list of things we accomplished and were able to provide to our Entrepreneurs this summer is long - and we are very happy about that! At the conclusion of GSE each year, many parents and supporters reach out and ask how they can help the program. One of the best ways to support GSE and what we do for Kentucky entrepreneurs is to spread the word and vocalize your support.
We'd like to ask you to write your senator and representative concerning our program and how it helped your child. Did you notice a boost in confidence? Are they continuing to work on their project, or are they interested in starting a new business or new idea because of their journey at GSE? Did they learn more about themselves or others at GSE?
We plan to grow tremendously over the next year. We would be grateful if you wrote your senator and representative in support of our program and the initiatives we represent. Thank you again for supporting us, and we will stay in touch!
To find your Senator and Representative:
http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Find%20Your%20Legislator/Find%20Your%20Legislator.html
We'd like to ask you to write your senator and representative concerning our program and how it helped your child. Did you notice a boost in confidence? Are they continuing to work on their project, or are they interested in starting a new business or new idea because of their journey at GSE? Did they learn more about themselves or others at GSE?
We plan to grow tremendously over the next year. We would be grateful if you wrote your senator and representative in support of our program and the initiatives we represent. Thank you again for supporting us, and we will stay in touch!
To find your Senator and Representative:
http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Find%20Your%20Legislator/Find%20Your%20Legislator.html
Governor's School for Entrepreneurs
Email: tasha@keenstart.org
Website: www.KentuckyGSE.com
Location: Lexington, KY, United States
Phone: 1.859.568.2199
Facebook: facebook.com/governorsschoolforentrepreneurs
Twitter: @KentuckyGSE