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An Entrepreneurial Sprint for the Next Generation of Creators
Sept 22 – Nov 24 | Livestream Saturdays | Discord Access
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TAUGHT BY BILLION-DOLLAR BUILDERS. MADE FOR FIRST-TIME FOUNDERS.
The Guild of Founders is Demystified Studios’ 10-week flagship program for young visionaries ready to pitch bold ideas and build real-world businesses, gamified from the ground up. This is not your average entrepreneurship course; it is a high-intensity curriculum designed by billion-dollar practitioners.
From the minds behind Madden NFL, RuneScape, FIFA Ultimate Team, and Studio Showdown, you’ll get the business blueprints, creative strategy, and mentorship you won’t find in any school.
Get priceless mentorship with industry leaders.
Built with real data, real stakes.
Compete for internships, funding, and a chance to pitch live at CES 2025.
Trusted by Global Innovators
GUILD REWARDS
Guild of Founders Members will receive:
Access to the Guild of Founders Channels on the Demystified Studios Discord.
Live Mentorship Sessions every Saturday on Discord with Business Leaders from the gaming, startup, and creator industries.
Certificate of Completion + Letter of Recommendation.
Guild of Founders Members will create:
Portfolio-Ready Projects:
Business Plan
Storyboard
Promo Video
Choose Your Path
Compete alone or with a trusted friend.
Choose a venture:
Create a business plan to fulfill your destiny! Build a boutique e-commerce brand, a new-age coffee shop, a video game studio, or a fantasy cosplay salon. The choices are infinite.
Weekly Gamified Modules
Market
Research
Research
Competitive
Analysis
Analysis
Merch & Pricing
Mockups
Mockups
Metrics Dashboards
& Tax Strategy
& Tax Strategy
Legal Entities
& Funding Sources
& Funding Sources
Final Boss Pitch
Battle to Investors
Battle to Investors
Prizes & Pathways
Top 2 Game Startups and Top 2 Non-Game Ventures:
→ Join our CES 2025 Final Pitch Panel in Las Vegas
→ Receive a paid internship or externship
→ Build your application portfolio for USC Games, Thiel Fellowship, and more
Ideal for:
- High school & college innovators
- Aspiring designers, marketers, game devs, and entrepreneurs
- FBLA & Model UN students
Pricing
Imagine turning your passion into a real game—or business—step by step in just 10 weeks.
Join the Guild of Founders where first-time innovators like you learn to design, market, and launch YOUR OWN projects under the mentorship of industry vets.
Early Access: Secure your spot for $750 by August 31 (regular rate $1,000). Open to high-school and college students in FBLA, Model UN, UCR, UCSC, and beyond. All fees are due at registration; a 100% refund is available through Week 1 only.
Ready to level up from dreamer to founder? Claim your early-bird seat today.
Meet the Mentors
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Michael Chang
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Jason Milena
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FAQ
Q: Can I do this if I’ve never started a business before?
A: Yes! This program is built for first-time founders and creative self-starters.
Q: Is this only for gamers?
A: Not at all. You can create a game, a clothing brand, a local café, or even a tech-enabled service.
Q: What happens if I miss a session?
A: All sessions are recorded. Asynchronous project work is required weekly.
Q: Will I get a certificate?
A: Yes—students will receive an official certificate of completion and may be selected for a letter of recommendation if they finish in the top percentile.
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