Startup U

2015 • Freeform
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Season 1 episodes (10)

1 Welcome to Draper University
8/11/15
Ten millennials, seeking funding for their business ideas, enroll in an eccentric billionaire Tim Draper's university for entrepreneurs. After receiving mixed reviews for her business, Erin struggles in the program.
2 The Hack-A-Thon
8/18/15
The students "hack" at and create a brand new business idea. They only have 36 hours to do it: Who will be able to stand the pressure?
3 Chain Reaction
8/25/15
The students are sorted into teams and given their first team challenge: to create a Chain Reaction machine. Also as the students face their first pivot meeting, Keyonna struggles with her business and her new teammates.
4 Bro's and Bras
9/1/15
The students are tasked with selling men's and women's underwear, but Tony uses family connections, frustrating other students and the staff.
5 6 Degrees to Nowhere
9/10/15
The staff becomes frustrated with Shawn's dual business plans. As the students face their second pivot, Ana hears upsetting news from home, compounding the pressure on her to succeed.
6 The Great Outdoors
9/17/15
The students test their strength and stamina as they endure the grueling challenges of Survival Week. Tempers flare between teammates Keyonna and Sharon as the rigorous week wears on them.
7 Not So Fair
9/24/15
With Pitch Day approaching, Keyonna drastically changes her business plan. Shawn's true business motives arise while Erin continues to struggle with conflicting advice for her business.
8 Motivation
10/1/15
David receives news from home, giving him added motivation to push forward on his business. John takes Tim's criticism to heart, determined to prove himself as an entrepreneur.
9 Prototypes, Partners & Pitches
10/8/15
With only one week left until Pitch Day, the students fine-tune their presentations. Carly and Keyonna struggle with the stress of working with a business partner, while other students rush to create prototypes for the big day.
10 Fund Me
10/15/15
The seven-week program culminates as the students pitch their ideas to Tim Draper and a room of investors: Who will earn the coveted Best in Class award and funding from Tim?

About this show

The new reality series Startup U follows a group of young entrepreneurs as they attend a semester at Draper University in Silicon Valley. Led by billionaire founder and venture capitalist Tim Draper, the seven-week program teaches the fundamentals of launching a startup. The students compete to receive a life-changing investment to launch their business!

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