As the Student Entrepreneurs Academy continues to grow in momentum and impact, our young innovators have officially entered the next chapter of their entrepreneurial journey. With new mentors, deeper coursework, and exciting events on the horizon, this phase has been rich with discovery, challenge, and creativity.
Mentorship That Shapes Futures
This season, students had the opportunity to meet their mentors—leaders who bring real-world expertise, generosity, and heart to the program. Our mentor team includes:
- Melanie Nemetz, The Melanie Nemetz Team – Keller Williams Integrity First
- Jasmine Holmes and Jenny Satcher, 910 West
- John Webster, Executive Millwork
- David Scott, First Western Bank
These remarkable professionals are helping students refine their ideas, deepen their thinking, and see what entrepreneurship looks like from the inside. Their guidance has already inspired students to think more boldly—and more strategically—about the businesses they are building.
A Curriculum Designed for Courage and Capability
In this phase, students dove into classes that mirror parts of a real-world MBA—just designed for young minds ready to rise.
Business Math & Finance with Ashlee Hanover (Desert Financial)
Students explored revenue, costs, pricing models, and basic budgeting—skills that will serve them in both their ventures and their futures.
Marketing 101 with Jenny Satcher (910 West)
From messaging to understanding customer motivations, students learned what makes marketing meaningful.
Operations with John Webster (Executive Millwork)
John took students inside the world of systems, workflow, and consistency—key ingredients of any successful business.
Sales & Communication with Karen Camblin (Guild Mortgage – Karen Camblin Team)
Students practiced clarity, persuasion, active listening, and how to communicate value with confidence.
Ethics & Legal Essentials with Attorney Kina Harding (The Harding Firm)
Students learned about intellectual property, contracts, and the ethical foundations of responsible entrepreneurship.
Pitching Fundamentals with Peppur Chambers (Collaborative Sign and Design)
Storytelling, stage presence, and structure came to life as students prepared to turn ideas into compelling pitches.
These sessions helped students expand not just their business concepts, but their self-belief, resilience, and sense of possibility.
Looking Ahead: Join Us for What’s Next
Every week, students discover something new about business—but just as importantly, something new about themselves. Programs like the Student Entrepreneurs Academy thrive because of a generous community that believes in young people. Whether you attend an event, mentor a student, or help sponsor the program, your involvement fuels their growth.
To learn more about supporting the Academy, contact: Elaine Kessler - elaine@gilbertchamber.com