Startup U

2015 • Freeform

4.5

8 reviews

TV-14

Rating

Eligible

Watch in a web browser or on supported devices Learn More

Season 1 episodes (10)

1 Welcome to Draper University

8/11/15

Season-only

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

Season-only

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

Season-only

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

Season-only

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

Season-only

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

Season-only

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

Season-only

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

Season-only

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

Season-only

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

Season-only

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!

Ratings and reviews

4.5

8 reviews

Rate this show

Tell us what you think.