Transform Your University into a Regional Economic Powerhouse
A turnkey entrepreneurship program that builds enrollment pipelines and funds student ventures.
Trusted by Leading Institutions
The Challenge
Why Traditional Entrepreneurship Programs Fail
Universities face three critical barriers to building world-class entrepreneurship programs. BoomEdu solves all three.
Lack of Qualified Instructors
Most entrepreneurship professors teach theory without real-world startup experience. Finding industry practitioners with executive-level expertise who can actually teach is nearly impossible.
Theory Over Market Readiness
Traditional entrepreneurship programs focus on textbook theory and case studies. Students graduate with business plans, not market-ready skills, real customer validation, or launched products.
No Capital for Student Ventures
Universities lack a sustainable mechanism to fund student startups. Without seed capital, most ventures die on graduation day. Endowments won't cover it, and traditional grants are too competitive or restrictive.
There's a Better Way
Discover how our 3-stage Launchpad Model solves these challenges and transforms your university into a regional economic powerhouse.
The Launchpad Model
From Enrollment to Economic Impact
Transforming your university from a provider of degrees to the primary engine of regional venture creation.
Our Goal
$5 Million Distributed by 2030
The Boom Advantage: Creating Value for All Stakeholders
We transform university output, empower the local community, and guarantee student outcomes.
Solve the Talent Gap
Tier 1 Executive Fellows
We provide **Tier 1 Executive Fellows** to lead courses, immediately raising instructional quality and eliminating internal hiring burdens.
Fund Local Ventures
The Capital Loop
The Capital Loop reinvests Boom Dealz revenue into resident startups, ensuring capital stays local and driving community economic growth.
Guarantee Student Outcomes
3 Professional Certifications + MVP
Students graduate with **3 professional certifications** and a launched **MVP**—tangible, verifiable assets for the job market.
Built-in Enrollment Funnel
High School Direct Model
The High School Direct Model delivers pre-vetted, credit-earning students directly into your minor program, securing future enrollment.
Measurable Impact: ROI for Our Partners
Quantifiable metrics on student pipeline growth and guaranteed reinvestment into local economic development.
Guidance & Mentorship: Transforming Students into Founders
Our curriculum focuses on applied execution, supported by a professional network that provides continuous, high-touch guidance.
Instructional Guidance (3 Tiers)
Core Instructors
Successful C-level executives and founders lead all core classes (ENT 210, 230, MKT 235, 485), guaranteeing market-tested guidance.
Specialist Lecturers
Experts provide deep-dive guest lectures (e.g., legal, finance, IP) to all classes, offering surgical expertise where needed.
Mentors & Advisors
Pro Bono investors and legal counsel providing intensive, ongoing mentorship specifically to the Capstone Residency Startups.
ENT 500: Capstone Venture Lab (3 Phases)
Course Completion (MVP Launch)
Student teams engage in validation, model design, and launch a working **Minimum Viable Product (MVP)** for course credit.
Pitch Competition
Teams compete for cash prizes, earn a **Professional Certificate**, and gain eligibility for the post-course Residency Program.
The Residency Program (Scaling)
Top startups receive intensive, dedicated Tier 3 mentorship and become eligible for **seed capital** generated by the Boom Dealz Marketplace.
The Full 15-Credit Minor Curriculum
Five courses designed to transform students from ideation to launch, with professional certifications earned along the way.
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Validation
Move from passive learning to active experimentation. Build character and competency through guerrilla activities and rigorous market validation.
- Experimental "guerrilla" activities
- Bootstrapping & resource leveraging
- Identify local problems as market opportunities
Exploration, Growth and Coding with AI
Business modeling, design thinking, and Coding with AI Certification.
- Business model canvas development
- Lean startup methodology
- AI-powered coding tools
- Rapid prototyping with AI
- Certification: Coding with Claude.ai
Principles of Marketing & E-commerce
Digital analytics, online selling, and earning E-commerce Certification via Boom Dealz.
- Digital marketing strategies
- E-commerce platform operations
- Customer acquisition and retention
- Analytics and conversion optimization
- Certification: E-commerce Selling (Boom Dealz)
Funding Strategies & Professional Selling
Unit economics, sales pipelines, and Professional Selling Certification.
- Financial modeling and unit economics
- Sales funnel development
- Pitch deck creation
- Fundraising strategies
- Certification: Professional Selling (Sales Funnels)
Capstone Venture Lab
The launchpad. Students launch their MVP, build a digital portfolio, and compete for funding.
- MVP development and launch
- Pitch competition preparation
- Digital portfolio creation
- Residency program selection
- Access to seed capital funding
Sustainable Funding: The Capital Loop & Community Impact
Your community benefits directly. We eliminate the need for university endowment funds by using commerce to generate seed capital for local ventures.
Boom Dealz Engine
Live Lab for Students, Cash Flow for Community
Boom Dealz is our public e-commerce platform. Students manage real transactions, and the revenue fuels the next generation of startups directly tied to your university.
- Amazon Strategic Inventory Partnership (Lower COGS)
- Students earn certification by operating the marketplace
- Platform monitored by Boom CTO & Operations Manager
Investment into Local Growth
Guaranteed Seed Capital Reinvestment
The financial success of Boom Dealz directly fuels the regional economy by providing scaling capital to your top student startups.
- Up to 25% of Boom Dealz total revenue is channeled directly back into resident student ventures
- This guarantees a clear, non-dilutive path to initial funding for the next generation of local employers
Student Success Stories
Hear from students who have transformed their entrepreneurial ideas into reality through Boom Edu.
Growing up on my family farm, I dreamed of turning C & C Poultry into a thriving egg brand. Boom KY's accelerator taught me how to refine my business model, conduct customer interviews at farmers' markets, and test my MVP with local retailers. Their $2,500 grant helped me buy my first incubator and start my initial batch of chicks. Now, I'm a freshman at the University of the Cumberlands, majoring in business finance and expanding my weekly output to 1,000 chicks for regional Farm & Fleet stores. Without Boom KY's funding and mentorship, I wouldn't have had the resources—or the belief—to turn my vision into reality.
Chris Cureton
Founder of C & C Poultry
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from university decision-makers considering the BoomEdu partnership.
How long does implementation take?
From signed partnership agreement to first class delivery: 8-12 weeks. This includes curriculum mapping, faculty onboarding, LMS setup, and student enrollment. We handle the heavy lifting—your team provides administrative coordination and classroom space.
Do we need to provide instructors?
No. This is the key differentiator. BoomEdu provides all Tier 1 Executive Fellows (C-level executives and successful founders) to lead your courses. This solves the instructor shortage crisis and immediately elevates program quality. Your faculty can focus on their existing responsibilities.
What if we already have an entrepreneurship program?
Perfect! BoomEdu integrates with existing programs or operates as a standalone minor. Many partners use us to scale capacity, add certifications, or introduce the funding mechanism (Capital Loop). We can map our courses to your existing curriculum or complement it with new offerings.
How does the Boom Dealz funding model work?
Boom Dealz is an e-commerce platform where students earn certification by managing real transactions. Up to 50% of platform revenue is reinvested as non-dilutive seed capital for top student startups emerging from the Capstone Residency Program. This creates a sustainable funding loop—no endowment required.
Is there a pilot program option?
Yes. Universities can start with a single course or choose the Capstone-only model (ENT 500). The Capstone Lab is popular for institutions that already offer entrepreneurship courses but want to add the launch accelerator, pitch competition, and Capital Loop funding mechanism. Start with one cohort, test the model, measure results, then expand. All pilot programs include full support, instructor provision, and LMS access. Most partners expand to the full 15-credit minor after one successful pilot semester.
What ongoing support do you provide?
Comprehensive ongoing support includes: dedicated account manager, instructor coordination, LMS technical support, curriculum updates, student mentorship matching, Boom Dealz platform monitoring, and quarterly program performance reviews. Support is included in partnership fee.
How do you ensure quality and accreditation alignment?
All courses are designed to meet AACSB standards and regional accreditation requirements. We work with your curriculum committee during onboarding to ensure alignment. Our Tier 1 instructors have vetted credentials and real-world expertise. Student outcomes (certifications, MVPs) are independently verifiable.
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