Commonly Asked Questions

The BriSharks program is open to students worldwide between the ages of 10 and 18, specifically those in Grades 5 to 12 who have an interest in innovation, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship. Currently, BriSharks is an invite-only program, with participation limited to a select group of BriBooks authors who have been invited to join.

The BriSharks journey is divided into three core phases: • LEARN: Access curated Master Classes led by world-class founders and Venture Capitalists. • BUILD: Apply lessons to develop your own startup idea and product roadmap. • PITCH: Present your startup to expert judges and investors for funding and recognition.

Students at BriSharks learn from global industry leaders—founders and executives who have built and scaled some of the world’s most successful companies. These sessions are delivered as high-quality, pre-recorded Masterclasses, giving students access to powerful insights and real-world learning at their own pace. The current lineup of Masterclass mentors includes: • Jane Sun – CEO of Trip.com Group • Bre Pettis – Co-founder of MakerBot • Dylan Taylor – Chairman & CEO of Voyager Space Holdings • Haroon Mokhtarzada – Co-founder of Rocket Money • Vanessa Xu – Co-founder of SuperBridge Council • Dan Hoffman – Founder of Circle Space

Not at all! The 'LEARN' phase of the program is designed to help you identify problems and brainstorm innovative solutions. We provide the frameworks to help you find your 'Big Idea'.

BriSharks is designed to help students move beyond theory and experience real entrepreneurship through a powerful three-step journey: Learn – Understand how real startups are built by learning directly from founders and investors who are actively shaping the startup ecosystem. Build – Turn your idea into a real startup by creating your own product and launching it in the market. Pitch – Use the BriSharks Pitch Development Module to create a professional pitch page, present your startup to investors, and compete for real opportunities. Top Young Founders also get the opportunity to: •Be featured on Discovery Channel with their Elevator Pitch •Win National Young Founder’s Awards •Receive Certificates and apply for incubation at top universities BriSharks equips you with real-world skills, recognition, and opportunities to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.

While many students start individually to build skills, BriSharks encourages collaboration. Students can work on their own ventures or team up with peers to build and pitch their startups.

The program is flexible and fits into your academic schedule. You can progress through Master Classes at your own pace, though global pitching competitions have specific seasonal timelines.

You can sign up directly on our website by clicking the 'Start Now' button. From there, you'll be guided to choose your cohort and begin your journey.

Yes, BriSharks is an initiative of Youbooks Edtech Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), the same team behind BriBooks. While BriBooks focuses on publishing, BriSharks focuses on helping students become startup founders.