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AlphaX is a live-cohort based program for highly ambitious teens who want to build a real-world project that will surprise everyone, including themselves.
AlphaX is not for the average teen. It's for exceptionally driven, the bold thinkers, and the relentless doers. We help you turn your unbelievable ambitions into reality by building a masterpiece project.
Whether your goal is to transform an industry, make a significant social impact, or create something groundbreaking, AlphaX is where it begins.
Our unique approach combines:
Think of AlphaX as your personal launchpad to achieve extraordinary results.
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Grades and top test scores are no longer enough to secure placement at top universities. Today, students must have a 'spike' or masterpiece achievement to set them apart.
Whether you love video games, photography, science, or business, turn what your interests into a real-world project with impact.
At AlphaX, students get a 10-year head start on their future career by identifying their passion and purpose, and creating real-world results for their resume
AlphaX is a community of the most ambitious students in the world. Build your network with top students, experienced entrepreneurs and mentors.
A year ago, Grace was just a teen who nobody knew. Today, she’s collaborating with top doctors and scientists to create a cancer free future.
In 1.5 years of AlphaX she:
Rhett’s followed his entrepreneurial dream: to build a world-class bike park in Austin, Texas.
In 1.5 years of AlphaX, Rhett:
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Elle has built a massive following online in order to launch the first safe teen dating app. In 1.5 years of AlphaX, Elle:
Hugo is building his own record label that offers emerging talent contract-free record deals, empowering musicians to keep the rights to their music. Hugo started AlphaX in September 2023. To date, he has:
Kate is transforming the way parents view education by creating a top-10 Substack newsletter that influences millions of moms and makes $1M annually. Kate started AlphaX in August 2022. To date, she has:
Maddie is creating the first Broadway musical that is entirely written, produced, and performed by teens. Maddie started AlphaX in August 2022. To date, she has:
Eric is bridging the gap in financial education by establishing a program where trained high school volunteers teach critical financial skills to millions of middle schoolers. Eric started AlphaX in September 2023. To date, he has:
Joshua is building a course to empower millions of students to land a spot at an Ivy-league university. Josh started AlphaX in September 2023. To date, he has:
Anaiah is tackling the teen mental health crisis by creating an app that provides immediate support for teens. Anaiah started AlphaX in September 2023. To date, she has:
Clara is revolutionizing the way we get health advice by integrating AI tools with personalized genomes. Clara started AlphaX in August 2022. To date, she has:
Corey is empowering helping millions of young people become confident, expert speakers. Corey started AlphaX in September 2023. To date, he has:
AlphaX is tailored to you and your unique masterpiece project.
Each stage is designed to guide you towards creating your ambitious project.
Our program is divided into four pivotal stages:
Dive into your areas of interest, research topics you love and discover your passion that will fuel your masterpiece.
Turn your passion into a real project. Craft a compelling one-liner and detailed plan for your masterpiece, earning approval for your visionary project.
Transform your masterpiece into a reality. Master building, public speaking, audience growth, and acquiring customers or users.
Scale and grow your masterpiece for maximum impact through coaching, mentorship, and specialized workshops.
Year-Round. Next cohort starts June 17, 2024.
AlphaX runs year-round with workshops and coaching sessions in afternoons / evenings.
Mandatory skills-based workshops are held Mondays from 7 - 8:30 PM EST. Optional coaching sessions with experienced entrepreneurs are on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8 - 9 pm EST.
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AlphaX is taught through live interactive online workshops where you learn directly from experienced program directors.
You also gain access to a private Slack community and a student portal full of resources to help you build.
We look for ambitious high school students ready to get an edge for their future.
Eligibility:
- 9th-12th grade (gap year students are also eligible)
- Students must be able to attend live workshops, held in the evenings in US time zones.
Personalized coaching: 1:1 time with experienced entrepreneurs.
Workshops: skill-based group workshops to learn things you need to know for your masterpiece.
Competition: win up to $400 a month towards your masterpiece based on your progress.
Community: work with ambitious teens.
Learn industry-standard frameworks to evaluate your startup ideas.
Master the art of crafting a compelling story for impactful pitches.
Gain clarity on your passions and align them with a vision for your masterpiece and life.
Develop an olympic mindset that will drive you to success in building your masterpiece.
As a competitive and rigorous program, AlphaX is not for everyone. Let's start with who this program is NOT for...
AlphaX is NOT for you if:
AlphaX is not for the average teen. It's for exceptionally driven, the bold thinkers, and the relentless doers. Core to the program is pursuing ambitious goals. We're talking about projects that impact millions of people. If that does not excite you, AlphaX is not the program for you.
Note: you don't need to know exactly what your project will be yet! The first stage of the program is about discovering your passions, and you'll then work to define your masterpiece.
There are no secrets here. Any ambitious project takes time and effort. We'll teach you the systems, processes and proven strategies to get results and build a masterpiece with real impact and a stand-out experience for your resume. But, we cannot do the work for you. Students should expect to dedicate 15-20 hours per week to work on their masterpiece.
At AlphaX, we follow a 'Build In Public' approach. To find customers, investors, and partners that can have an exponential impact on your success, all students are required to share their progress publicly.
Through this approach, current AlphaX students have connected with and met with influencers like Sam Altman, Sahil Bloom, Andrew Huberman, the ex-CEOs of Bumble and Tinder and more to get advice, resources and mentorship.
All students are required to share their projects and progress on social media. You don't have to be the most extroverted person (or even use your personal accounts), but you do have to be committed to sharing your ideas with the world to generate the network that will propel you forward.
If you are looking to put in the effort to outcompete the average teen’s next decade in under 1 year, then this is the program for you.
We strongly believe that AlphaX is a transformational program - because we've had transformational results. That is why we offer a full money-back guarantee for students.
If by the end of the first month of AlphaX you’re not completely satisfied with the experience, get a 100% refund. To keep this completely fair, we do require students show up and do the work. To be eligible for the refund, students must:
Complete all required startup work by each weekly deadline
Attend more than 80% of sessions
AlphaX was launched in 2016 as a part of the core curriculum of Alpha School, an in-person high school in Austin, Texas. At Alpha, students are treated as colleagues, each in charge of their own learning journey, with limitless potential to achieve bold and ambitious goals.
After seeing the impact on student’s growth, college outcomes and career pursuits, we expanded to a virtual format, enabling students to join virtually from anywhere. Led by a team of entrepreneurs, educators, and creators, the program is designed to give students the personalized support, structure and accountability to reach their wildest dreams.
