Global Youth Entrepreneurship Bootcamp By A Columbia Mentor

Global Youth Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

By Daniel McQuade

Former Columbia Business School Instructor & Entrepreneur

Meet Your Columbia Mentor

About Daniel McQuade

Daniel is a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing leader who has truly walked the walk. With over 30 years of experience as a Senior Marketing and Advertising Executive, he has launched four companies, guided food brands from product design to national sales networks, and created powerful retail strategies that build lasting brand loyalty.

Always ahead of the curve, Daniel has leveraged digital and social innovations - from geo-mapping and behavioral targeting to mobile apps and in-store couponing - to design cutting-edge, direct-to-consumer programs. Alongside his executive career, he has taught at Columbia Business School, one of the world’s top business schools, where his practical, engaging approach has empowered countless students to launch ideas with confidence.

"Daniel’s teaching has been met with universal acclaim, earning him a reputation as a highly respected and sought-after educator."

— Dr. Jack McGourty, PhD., Associate Dean at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Columbia University

Idea to Startup, The Columbia Way

4

Days

8

Modules

1

Pitch

Schedule & Specifics

Country

Kuwait

Venue

UniHawk office. Location is 15th Floor, Hamad Tower, Khalid Ibn Al Waleed Street, Kuwait City

Dates

26th - 29th October, 2025
(Sunday - Wednesday)

Time

9AM - 3PM AST

Age Groups

13-18 Years

What Is This Conference All About?

Start With Your Idea

Bring any idea – big or small – and learn how to shape it into a structured business model. You’ll discover how to turn raw creativity into something practical, sustainable, and impactful.

Know Your Customer

Figure out exactly who your audience is and what problems they face. Learn how to ask the right questions, gather insights, and design solutions that people actually want.

Test Market Potential

Dive into real-world market research to check if your idea can succeed. You’ll explore market size, competition, and opportunities so your business stands on solid ground.

Design & Brand It

Move from concept to creation by designing your product or service. Then, give it a unique brand identity that makes it stand out and connects with your target audience.

Plan Your Finances

Learn the basics of business money management. From costs and pricing to revenue models, you’ll design a clear financial roadmap to keep your startup thriving.

Pitch Like a Pro

End the journey by presenting your startup idea with confidence. Practice storytelling, sharpen your pitch, and impress your audience with a full-fledged business plan.

What You’ll Walk Away With

• Expand Your Global Mindset

• Columbia-Level Mentorship & Feedback

• Leadership & Team Collaboration

• College Application Differentiator

• Confident Pitch & Presentation Skills

• Entrepreneurial & Critical Thinking

What You'll Actually Learn (8 Epic Modules!)

Module 1: Start with Your Idea

Turn your random thoughts into real business ideas! Learn to identify problems that people actually want solved.
You’ll Learn:
- Find problems worth solving
- Test if people actually want your idea
- Make your idea stand out

Module 2: Build Your Business Model

Create the blueprint for your business using the same tools that startups use worldwide!
You’ll Learn:
- Design your business canvas
- Figure out how to make money
- Plan for growth

Module 3: Know Your Customers

Who’s actually going to buy your stuff? Learn to understand your customers better than they understand themselves!
You’ll Learn:
- Create customer profiles
- Test your assumptions
- Get inside customers’ heads

Module 4: Research Your Market

Is your market actually worth entering? Learn to research like a pro and find your competitive advantage.
You’ll Learn:
- Analyze your competition
- Find market opportunities
- Position yourself to win

Module 5: Design Your Product

Use “Design Thinking” to create something people actually want to use and buy!
You’ll Learn:
- Build prototypes quickly
- Get customer feedback
- Improve based on what you learn

Module 6: Create Your Brand

Make your business memorable! Learn marketing, sales, and how to get customers excited about your brand.
You’ll Learn:
- Design your brand identity
- Create marketing strategies
- Build customer loyalty

Module 7: Plan Your Finances

The money stuff made simple! Learn budgeting, pricing, and how to get funding for your business.
You’ll Learn:
- Create financial projections
- Understand cash flow
- Plan for funding

Module 8: Launch Like a Pro

Put it all together and launch! Learn legal basics, team building, and how to pitch like you’re on Shark Tank.
You’ll Learn:
- Handle legal requirements
- Build your dream team
- Pitch your business perfectly

*All bootcamps are delivered by mentors who are either current students, graduate students, alumni, or professors. Our programs are facilitated by individuals from these profiles and do not represent a direct association with the university.

Step Into Entrepreneurship

Move beyond ideas and discover how to make them real.

Kuwait

October 26th - 29th, 2025

Registration Completed

For more information, please contact us at this number: +965 971 34499