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    Date submitted
  • 11-Sep-2014

Project Tech Teens

Abstract

We are a mobile app foundry that teaches young people how to build mobile apps and commercialize their ideas.

Video

Original YouTube URL: Open

Introduction Video

Additional Questions

Who is your customer?

Our target market include elementary, middle, and high school decision makers, and parents of 13-18 year old children.

What problem does this idea/product solve or what market need does it serve?

With over 1 million tech jobs available in the United States and a declining interest in he traditional school setting among secondary school age students, coding/ computer programming is the newest skill set to provide jobs for today's emerging worker. We at Project Tech Teens expose students to this STEM field through engaging curriculum, interactive and hands-on activities, and instant gratification.

Team Leader

Scott Steward

Chicago State University

Scott L. Steward, a 18-time award-winning teacher of entrepreneurship, expertise is frequently sought after by various publications. A former contributing writer for Chicago’s N’DIGO Magapaper, he provides tips on entrepreneurial ventures and suggestions for emerging entrepreneurs. In addition, Scott authored a business plan that is featured in the book, Make $1,000 in 35 days and is a contributor to the textbook, Entrepreneurship: Owning Your FUTURE 11th Edition, (Pearson, Prentice Hall).

Known as the “force” behind a student’s limitless future, Scott empowers students to become CEOs of their own businesses and lives, and to create wealth on their own terms. A business owner, educator,
entrepreneurial expert, husband and father of three, he knows firsthand the enjoyable, and not so enjoyable, aspects of entrepreneurship.

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  • Entered Chicago State University Entrepreneurial Idol Competition
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