Startup U

Name: Startup U
Genre: Reality
Released: 2015-08-18
Rating: 6.3

6.3 Aug 2015 1 Season 5 Episodes 42m/ep TV-14

Canceled

Reality

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.

Ugly Brother Studios

Welcome to Draper University

The 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.

Aug 18, 2015 42m

The Hack-A-Thon

The students must devise a new business idea within 36 hours.

Aug 18, 2015 42m

Chain Reaction

The students are separated into teams and challenged to create a ``chain reaction'' machine; Keyonna has problems with her business and her teammates.

Aug 25, 2015 42m

Bro's and Bras

In “Bro’s & Bras,” it’s Evangelism Week, which teaches the students how to become experts at selling their brand. Tim puts everyone in yet another challenging situation when he sends them to San Francisco to sell men and women’s underwear to the many shoppers in Union Square.

Sep 1, 2015 60m