Founders Fairs in San Francisco
One-day markets where founders ages 14-18 launch real companies.
One day. Three steps. Zero lectures.
Build it.
A product or service, built from scratch. By you, not your parents.
Pitch it.
Live customers, live feedback, live revenue. All in one afternoon.
Own the results.
You keep the earnings, and the lessons that come with them.
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Start a fairEntrepreneurship Games & Activities for Children in San Francisco
Explore family-friendly San Francisco neighborhoods like Noe Valley and Pacific Heights. Discover business opportunities and the Acton Children's Business Fair. Ideal for kids learning entrepreneurship and business skills.
Invent at Exploratorium 🤝 Hands-on
Dive into creativity at the Exploratorium in Embarcadero. Kids learn by doing-build, invent, and explore to spark young entrepreneurs' innovative minds.
Pitch Practice at SFPL 🤝 Hands-on
Head to the San Francisco Public Library in Civic Center for a storytelling session. Kids can practice pitching ideas, improving their business skills through storytelling.
Budget Fun at California Academy 🤝 Hands-on
Plan a budget for a day out at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park. Children learn financial planning by managing entry fees and snack costs.
Marketing at Union Square 🤝 Hands-on
Explore Union Square to observe storefront displays and advertising. Kids learn marketing basics and the importance of presentation in attracting customers.
Coffee Shop 🎮 Virtual
Perfect for young entrepreneurs ages 8-12! Run your own coffee shop business, learn supply chain management, and master customer service skills. Children will love setting prices and managing their first virtual business.
Price Point 🎮 Virtual
A strategic market simulation for children 10+ to learn about pricing strategies and market competition. Children will discover how pricing decisions affect their business in this interactive economics game.
Galactic Zappers 🎮 Virtual
An exciting space-themed game teaching children 8-13 about production efficiency and business operations. Young entrepreneurs will learn assembly line concepts while having fun in this interactive business simulation.
