Dream. Build. Launch.
Boom partners with school districts and universities to build the startup infrastructure that turns 16–24 year olds into founders — and gives every community a path forward.
Trusted by 50+ Kentucky school districts · Expanding nationwide
A proven path from idea to income
Dual-credit. Major-agnostic. Built for every student in every community.
Dream
Every student, every pathway, every industry.
All students — no matter the CTE pathway or industry they choose — can identify real problems and imagine solutions worth pursuing. Entrepreneurship is not a major. It is a mindset available to everyone.
Students earn
Entrepreneurial Mindset Certification
Build
Turn ideas into MVPs with real structure.
Students develop their concept into a minimum viable product, organizing sales, marketing, and operations. Boom Launchpad courses are dual-credit and major-agnostic — every CTE pathway qualifies.
Students earn
Dual College Credit + Industry Badge
Launch
Compete for capital. Enter the market.
Students pitch at regional Boom events for no-strings-attached startup funding. Top founders enter the Boom Residency — gaining access to Amazon capital, proven mentors, and subject matter experts to help them scale.
Students earn
Residency Program Eligibility
Student Founders
This is how it starts
Every Boom student starts with a problem worth solving. Here are a few of the founders who took theirs to the stage.
Bourbon City Bins
Founded by Bourbon City Bins Team
The premier student-led junk removal solution for Bullitt County, Kentucky.
StudyBuddy
Founded by Sanvi Patel
The AI-powered peer collaboration platform that connects high school students for smarter, faster learning.
AthletX
Founded by Hunter Hammons, Alexander Price & Skyler Mesa
Connecting student athletes with the tools and opportunities they need to compete at the next level.
QuestCal
Founded by Hayden Videtto
The gamified productivity calendar that turns your daily tasks into epic quests.
Athlete Momentum
Founded by Student Founders
The intelligence behind the strength — data-driven athletic development for student athletes.
Beef FR Jerky
Founded by Student Founders
Locally made, student-run — bringing a premium jerky brand to market from the ground up.
Your startup could be next
If Boom is in your school, you're already on the path.
Why Boom
Every community needs this.
Families, educators, community leaders, and employers across America are hungry to make student learning more relevant. It is also true that comprehensive economic development must start with a proven method for helping young people become the new drivers of our local economies. This is true in every American community — especially our most disadvantaged ones.
Rural Communities
Need a proven method to retain their most talented youth.
Energy Communities
Need new models for economic resilience after industry shifts.
Urban Centers
Need to compete for talent, jobs, and the next generation of founders.
College Towns
Need to make classroom learning applicable in the real marketplace.
Boom addresses all of these concerns by training 16–24 year olds how to launch MVP businesses that address market-based problems. Boom students earn college credits, industry credentials, and employability skill badges while developing an entrepreneurial mindset, competing for no-strings-attached startup funding through regional pitch competitions, and potentially graduating into our residency program — where they access Amazon capital, coaching from proven founders, and expert guidance to help them scale.
“The next generation of local economic drivers is already in your school. Boom just gives them a runway.”
Regional Pitch Events
Where student founders compete and win
Regional pitch events. $2,000 in seed capital per site. A State Championship for the best of the best.
Students pitch their startup
Boom students present their MVP to a panel of judges including investors, founders, and community leaders.
Regional winners receive $2,000
The top pitch at each regional event wins $2,000 in no-strings-attached startup capital.
Regional winners advance to State
Every regional winner earns a spot at the State Championship — competing for significant scaling capital and Residency entry.
Bourbon City Bins
$2,500 — State Champion
Beef FR Jerky
$500 — Regional Winner
The Economic Engine
Boom Dealz & The Amazon Partnership
A self-sustaining capital loop that funds student startups — without grants, without donors.
Boom Dealz Opens
An Amazon-powered retail store opens in your community when your institution partners with Boom.
Students Work It
College students earn paid internships — real experience in sales, marketing, and supply chain management.
50% Reinvested
50% of gross profit flows directly back into local startups within the Boom Residency Program.
$5M by 2030
Boom is on a mission to deploy $5 million in student startup capital by 2030.
The Boom Residency
Top founders from regional pitch events enter the Boom Residency — where they receive ongoing capital access, coaching from proven founders, and subject matter experts to help them grow their startups beyond the classroom.
- Capital access through Amazon partnership
- Mentorship from proven founders
- Subject matter expert network
- Ongoing operational support
Boom Dealz powered by Amazon
An Amazon storefront operated entirely by Boom student founders. Students run day-to-day operations — managing product listings, fulfillment, customer service, and marketing — as a live business inside the residency program.
Who runs it
Boom residency student founders
Where revenue goes
Funds the Boom Residency program and student startup capital
Impact Goals
Economic development starts in the classroom
Boom's model works in every American community. Our goal is to make student entrepreneurship the foundation of local economic strategy — not an afterthought.
50+
Partner Schools
School districts engaged across Kentucky since 2020
$50K+
Capital Deployed
Equity-free funding awarded directly to winning student founders
7
Years of Impact
Proven track record building the K-12 entrepreneurship pipeline
12
Regional Events in 26/27
Pitch events across Kentucky — $2,000 seed capital per site
Our Commitment
Deploying $5 Million in startup capital by 2030
Powered by the Boom Dealz Amazon partnership — 50% of gross profit reinvested directly into student startups.
What People Are Saying
Heard from schools, students, and communities
BOOM KY is providing our students with mentorship and a scaffolded curriculum that allows aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life while still in high school. In Bullitt County, we are committed to creating transformational learning experiences, and this partnership feels like one of the most organic and impactful I've seen. Whether students ultimately win funding through competition or not, the learning they gain through this process is unlike anything they've experienced before. We're truly excited about this opportunity.
Lindsey Wegley
Assistant Principal · North Bullitt High School
I have truly enjoyed my experience with Boom Edu. The course breaks the startup process into clear, easy-to-follow steps that make developing a business idea feel both approachable and achievable. The personalized instruction and one-on-one meetings were especially valuable, as they allowed for tailored feedback and practical guidance. Kyle Wilson is incredibly knowledgeable and always willing to help in any way possible, going above and beyond to support entrepreneurs. This is an exceptional program that provides real value, and I hope more students take advantage of the opportunity Boom Edu offers.
Trey Jackson
Student · Boom Edu Participant
Boom Edu was a tremendous help throughout the course and was always very available to students. Their approach gave me a new outlook on learning, business development, realism, and identifying opportunities for success. The class was highly interactive, which made the material more engaging.
Jesse Adams
Student · Boom Edu Participant
Get Boom in your world
Whether you run a school district, you're a student ready to start, or you lead a community looking for an answer — there's a path in.
School Districts
Bring the Boom Launchpad course to your students. We handle curriculum, credentialing, and pitch event access — at zero cost to your district.
Students
Boom is already in schools across America. Find out if it's in yours — or how to ask your school to bring it.
Community Leaders
Economic development starts with young people. Learn how Boom can become part of your community's growth strategy.
Or email us directly at info@boomedu.org