The DASH Program
A 12-Week Design + Entrepreneurship Program for Teens.
✔ Build a real prototype
✔ Pitch it publicly
✔ Compete for funding and prizes
WHAT STUDENTS WALK AWAY WITH
We’re looking for students in Salida who are excited to get hands-on entrepreneurial and business experience.
✴ A real prototype of a product or service
✴ Public pitch experience
✴ Opportunity to win funding and prizes
✴ Mentor support throughout
✴ Confidence presenting and leading
How it Works
01/ Identify a real local challenge
02/ Design + prototype a solution
03/ Test and refine with feedback
04/ Pitch at The Big Pitch for funding and prizes
What to expect
Weekly or biweekly 45–60 minute mentor meetings
Feedback between sessions
Mentors attend The Big Pitch
Testimonials
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Sara C.
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Danny T.
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