Startup U
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Startup U follows a group of young entrepreneurs as they attend a semester at Draper University in Silicon Valley. Led by billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper, the program teaches the fundamentals of launching a startup. The students compete to receive a life-changing investment to launch their business!

2015 · 42m
  • 13+
Starring Tim Draper

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Welcome to Draper University
    Ten millennials, seeking funding for their business ideas, enroll in an eccentric billionaire Tim Draper's university for entrepreneurs. After receiving mixed reviews for her business, Erin struggles in the program.
    42m
  • EPISODE 2
    The Hack-A-Thon
    The students "hack" at and create a brand new business idea. They only have 36 hours to do it: Who will be able to stand the pressure?
    42m
  • EPISODE 3
    Chain Reaction
    The students are sorted into teams and given their first team challenge: to create a Chain Reaction machine. Also as the students face their first pivot meeting, Keyonna struggles with her business and her new teammates.
    42m
  • EPISODE 4
    Bro's and Bras
    The students are tasked with selling men's and women's underwear, but Tony uses family connections, frustrating other students and the staff.
    42m
  • EPISODE 5
    6 Degrees to Nowhere
    The staff becomes frustrated with Shawn's dual business plans. As the students face their second pivot, Ana hears upsetting news from home, compounding the pressure on her to succeed.
    42m
  • EPISODE 6
    The Great Outdoors
    The students test their strength and stamina as they endure the grueling challenges of Survival Week. Tempers flare between teammates Keyonna and Sharon as the rigorous week wears on them.
    42m

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Cast & Crew

  • Tim Draper
    Host
  • M‌D
    Mike Duffy
    Producer
  • T‌D
    Tim Duffy
    Producer
  • Tim Draper
    Producer

About

Startup U

Reality

Startup U follows a group of young entrepreneurs as they attend a semester at Draper University in Silicon Valley. Led by billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper, the program teaches the fundamentals of launching a startup. The students compete to receive a life-changing investment to launch their business!

13+

COMMON SENSE

Tech start-up school reality promotes more than educates.

Information

Studio
Freeform
Released
2015
Rated
TV-14
Region of Origin
United States
© Ugly Brother Studios

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Original Audio
English (United States)
Audio

English (United States) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

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English (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
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