Startup U
Overview
Docu-series that follows 10 entrepreneurial techies looking to make names for themselves while also perhaps bursting others’ bubbles. To do so, they must enter a grueling seven-week program at Draper University, a program led by billionaire founder and venture capitalist Tim Draper. After a semester of learning the fundamentals of launching a startup company under the mentorship of America’s business leaders, the students will pitch their ideas to venture capitalists eager to find the next big tech innovation.
Seasons
Season 1 (2015)
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5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Welcome to Draper University
2015-08-18The students move in and give one-minute pitches about their businesses in the series premiere of this reality show in which 10 entrepreneurial young adults are mentored in how to launch a start-up.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 2: The Hack-A-Thon
2015-08-18The students must devise a new business idea within 36 hours.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 3: Chain Reaction
2015-08-25The students are separated into teams and challenged to create a ``chain reaction'' machine; Keyonna has problems with her business and her teammates.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 5: 6 Degrees to Nowhere
2015-09-08Episode 6: The Great Outdoors
2015-09-17Survival week arrives and proves to be strenuous for the students; discord erupts between Keyonna and Sharon, who are both feeling stressed.
Runtime: 42 min
