Get Involved
We know the education system needs a change from the inside out.
So that’s exactly what we’re doing.
Teacher of the Year, Jose Mota, receives his award during the 2024 Innovate WithIN State Finals Pitch Competition.
It only takes one bold educator to change a school.
Our teachers are those trailblazers.
Through our Innovation Educator Fellowship, over 100 educators across the country are embedding innovative thinking and entrepreneurship into their classrooms. They're equipping students with the tools to solve real-world problems, turn ideas into action, and to launch successful ventures.
The results?
Our students have been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, secured millions in research funding, generated thousands in revenue, and even patented their inventions.
Now, we're inviting you to be part of the change.
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Get Involved
Explore how you can influence the future of education.
Be a Guest Speaker
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Your words have the potential to spark ideas that can shape these students' futures.
Share your insights with students eager to learn from industry leaders.
Through your story and a dynamic Q&A session, you’ll educate, inspire, and become the teacher you always wished you had.
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30-40 minutes
Be a Business Mentor
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As a mentor, you’ll work with students or teams who are developing exciting, real-world concepts that align with your industry expertise.
Whether virtually or in person, you’ll have the flexibility to engage in a structured setting coordinated by educators.
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5-10 hours over the school year, flexible.
Sponsor an Educator
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Your generosity drives our mission to transform education.
Whether it’s through financial support, sponsoring educators, or offering valuable resources, your contributions help us elevate what’s possible in classrooms nationwide.
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Want to see this impact in your own community?
Bring our national program to a teacher or school near you. Your support can make a direct difference right where it matters most - the classroom.
Interested? Reach out to learn how you can sponsor an educator and bring these opportunities to your local schools.
Together, we can make meaningful change, one classroom at a time.
“Our classrooms keep raising the bar. We need your expertise to help young innovators reach even higher.”
— Don Wettrick, Founder of STARTedUP Foundation
Industry leaders making
a difference
Amazing entrepreneurs and experts have inspired our students by calling into classrooms.
Tim Ferris | Virtual Classroom Speaker
Jocko Willink | Virtual Classroom Speaker
Our Fellows:
Sarah Ackerman
“As an educator, I've always felt a gap between the real-world and the classroom.
Then I found STARTedUP's Fellowship, and suddenly, that gap started to close.
For the past four years, this program has given me the tools, the network, and the support to teach outside the box, and prepare my students for the future by creating businesses. It’s been so fulfilling to connect them with industry leaders, and even celebrities. When I don’t have an answer for a question - these mentors do!
But, most importantly this fellowship has given me hope that real, lasting change in our education system is possible.”
— Sarah Ackerman, 4 year fellow
Your support is vital.
We know your success speaks volumes—whether in business, entrepreneurship, the arts, or leadership.
This is your opportunity to share your experiences with over 12,000 students in our nationwide network.
With your help, we can equip classrooms with the tools they need to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers, and even become entrepreneurs.
This is your chance to get hands-on and make a tangible difference where it truly counts.
