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Middle School: Entrepreneurship for Young Innovators

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Craft your entrepreneurial path, from idea to thriving mini-business showcase!

 

It takes students on an entrepreneurial journey, teaching them how to refine business ideas, create business plans, and gain practical experience by running their mini-businesses. This course encourages creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork. By the end of the course, students will have taken their first steps in entrepreneurship and have a project to showcase.

 

What you'll learn

  • How to refine business ideas
  • Create business plans
  • Understand importance of marketing and customer research
  • Understand Budgeting and Financial planning

Course Information

In-Person
1.50 units
$275.00

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Section ID:

188855

Class type:

This is a traditional classroom setting.

All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 5/31/2025
  • 1st meeting mandatory
  • Early enrollment advised
  • No UCSD parking permit required
  • No visitors permitted

Schedule:

Date Day Start End Location
7/7/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
7/8/2025 Tue 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
7/9/2025 Wed 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
7/10/2025 Thu 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
7/11/2025 Fri 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
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Instructor: Bhargavi Vijayakumar

Bhargavi Vijayakumar
Hi, I'm Bhargavi, an accomplished venture capitalist, seasoned business finance professional, and a passionate finance educator. With over 17 years of experience spanning the realms of corporate finance, startup innovation, and venture capital, I've played a role in the success of more than 28 startups. As a Founding Partner at Java Capital, a pre-seed stage VC fund, I've been instrumental in helping a diverse array of businesses scale and thrive.

My journey, which has taken me from corporate boardrooms to the heart of startup ecosystems, uniquely positions me to blend my finance acumen for firms of different stages and sizes. I excel at the crossroads of finance and innovation, providing essential support to early-stage companies. My expertise spans sectors like Automotive, Healthcare, Deeptech, D2C, and Climate-tech.

Beyond my professional life, I'm deeply committed to extending financial knowledge among entrepreneurs, business professionals and young minds. I've had the privilege of teaching financial planning and startup investing to adult and young learners from around the globe, from India to North America, Canada to Singapore.

Whether it's advising on startup investments or navigating the intricate financial aspects of businesses, my diverse background equips me to provide invaluable support.

I believe in empowering the next generation with financial wisdom. My mission is to equip individuals with financial knowledge, whether they're entrepreneurs charting their course or young minds embarking on a journey of learning.
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