Entrepreneurship & Leadership Education for Grades 1-12
Learn to Think. Lead. Build.
LumiLeaders empowers students from elementary through high school to think like entrepreneurs, lead with empathy, and build with confidence and purpose.
In-person and virtual sessions designed to meet your family where you are.
Grades 1-12
All Grade Levels
Small Groups
Personalized Attention
Expert Led
Proven Curriculum
Building Tomorrow's Leaders
We believe entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting a business—it’s about learning to think differently, approach challenges with curiosity, and act with courage.
Think Critically
Children learn to analyze problems, understand systems and connections, and make thoughtful decisions through real-world challenges that span from local communities to global issues.
Lead with Empathy
Through collaboration and mentorship, kids develop emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and global perspective—learning to communicate effectively and build meaningful connections across differences.
Build Confidently
Kids gain financial literacy, the resilience to overcome setbacks, the courage to take initiative, and the self-belief to bring their unique ideas to life—creating impact that matters.
Skills That Shape the Future
Every LumiLeaders program builds both hard and soft skills through interactive workshops, collaborative challenges, and meaningful reflection—preparing children to think critically, act globally, and lead with purpose.
Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Systems Thinking
- Financial Literacy & Resource Management
Leadership & Communication
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Leadership & Initiative
- Global Perspective & Cultural Awareness
Social-Emotional
Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Self-Expression & Confidence
- Resilience & Perseverance
- Social Impact Awareness
“These skills don’t just help children in school—they empower them to understand the world, make meaningful impact, and believe deeply in their potential to create positive change throughout their lives.”
Entrepreneurship + Leadership Education for Every Stage
At LumiLeaders, every child learns to think like an entrepreneur and lead with confidence. From simple lemonade stands to advanced innovation projects, students learn to identify problems, reframe them as opportunities, collaborate with teammates, design creative solutions, build prototypes, test ideas, and pitch with courage. Along the way, they develop emotional intelligence, confidence, and resilience—the soft skills that make great leaders.
Lumi Explorers
(Grades 1–5)
Children explore curiosity, teamwork, and creativity through simple projects and play-based entrepreneurship. They learn basic money concepts, discover how their choices impact others, and begin to understand the world beyond their neighborhood. Through guided activities, they begin to see themselves as creators and problem-solvers capable of making a difference.
Curiosity
Collaboration
Basic Financial Concepts
Communication
Early Leadership
Community Awareness
Lumi Innovators
(Grades 6–8)
Students identify real problems, brainstorm and test solutions, and build prototypes. They explore budgeting, understand cause-and-effect thinking, and learn how local actions connect to global challenges. This stage builds independence, initiative, and the confidence to test new ideas fearlessly.
Innovation
Financial Planning
Systems Thinking
Global Awareness
Resource Management
Initiative
Lumi Founders
(Grades 9–12)
Teens take on leadership roles, manage real-world projects, and pitch ideas designed to create lasting impact in their communities and beyond. They develop financial literacy, strategic thinking skills, and understanding of how entrepreneurship can address global challenges and create sustainable social impact.
Advanced Financial Literacy
Strategic Thinking
Leadership
Project Ownership
Social Innovation
Global Citizenship
Every LumiLeaders program teaches students to think critically, act collaboratively, and lead courageously. Entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting a business—it’s about understanding how the world works, seeing opportunity everywhere, building resilience, and using your potential to create positive change locally and globally.
How LumiLeaders Works
Our curriculum blends social-emotional learning with entrepreneurial practice—teaching students to think globally and act locally. Every activity is designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and empowering.
Interactive Workshops
Hands-on experiences that spark creativity and collaboration.
Problem to Opportunity Thinking
Through age-appropriate lessons, they explore how choices create ripple effects, developing systems thinking and a deeper understanding of how actions connect to outcomes.
Financial Literacy & Resource Management
From understanding money basics to budgeting projects and exploring entrepreneurship economics, students develop financial literacy and learn to make smart decisions with resources—skills that serve them throughout life.
Teamwork & Empathy
Through group challenges and peer collaboration, students develop emotional intelligence, communication skills, and the ability to lead with kindness.
Global Perspective & Social Impact
Children discover how their actions affect the world around them. They explore diverse cultures, understand global challenges, and learn how entrepreneurship can create positive social impact and sustainable solutions.
Reflection & Growth Mindset
Each session ends with guided reflection to reinforce learning, resilience, and self-awareness.
Built on Research & Best Practices
LumiLeaders’ curriculum was developed in collaboration with educators, child development specialists, and entrepreneurs. It combines evidence-based methods from social-emotional learning frameworks with proven entrepreneurial principles to create transformative learning experiences.
Inside a LumiLeaders Session
Here is a quick look at what your child can experience on a given week at LumiLeaders. Every session blends entrepreneurial thinking, leadership development, and social-emotional growth — and follows a consistent structure so students feel supported and confident while building real skills.
Leadership Warm-Up
A quick, high-energy activity that boosts creativity, confidence, and teamwork.
Examples:
- “One Idea in 60 Seconds” challenge
- Leadership role rotations
- Emotional check-ins using the Lumi Confidence Scale
Confidence
Engagement
Emotional Awareness
Mini Masterclass
A short lesson introducing an entrepreneurial or leadership concept tailored by age group.
Examples:
- Explorers: “What is a Problem?”
- Innovators: “What Makes an Idea Work?”
- Founders: “How to Influence a Team Ethically”
Critical Thinking
Curiosity
Concept Mastery
Hands-On Build Challenge
Students apply the lesson through team-based, real-world challenges.
Examples:
- Explorers: Redesign a school item
- Innovators: Prototype a solution that helps classmates
- Founders: Create a problem + solution pitch slide
Collaboration
Creativity
Innovation
Perseverance
The Lumi Progress Cycle
Students reflect using our Lumi Progress Log™ to build awareness and resilience.
Examples:
- “Today I tried…”
- “Today I improved at…”
- “Next time I will…”
Growth Mindset
Self-Regulation
Reflection
Share, Pitch, or Present
Students practice public speaking and communication in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Examples:
- Share their prototype with the group
- Deliver a 30-second pitch
- Give peer feedback
- Explain how they improved an idea
Communication
Poise
Active Listening
Confidence
Founder Showcase (Capstone Experience)
At the end of each cohort, students participate in the Lumi Showcase, where they share projects, solutions, prototypes, or impact ideas. This event develops:
Examples:
- Public speaking
- Pitching
- Collaboration
- Confidence-building
- Leadership presence
Why Parents Trust LumiLeaders
The LumiLeaders Promise
We promise to help your child:
- Build authentic confidence
- Strengthen communication & leadership skills
- Develop emotional resilience
- Take initiative and solve problems creatively
- Collaborate effectively with peers
- Recognize opportunities and bring ideas to life
- Develop the courage to lead with purpose
Who LumiLeaders
Is For
Perfect for children and teens who:
- Are curious, creative, or full of ideas
- Are shy and need confidence and voice
- Already show leadership potential
- Thrive in hands-on learning environments
- Need help building resilience
- Want real-world skills not taught in school
- Care about making a difference
Our Commitment to
Safety & Standards
Perfect for children and teens who:
- All instructors are thoroughly vetted
- Small group sizes ensure individual attention
- Classroom protocols follow child safety best practices
- A supportive, inclusive environment at all times
Why Leadership & Entrepreneurship Matter Today
Children today are growing up in a rapidly changing world—one that rewards creativity, confidence, and the courage to solve real problems.
Creativity Is Essential
Innovation is now a core life skill, helping children generate ideas, think flexibly, and approach challenges with imagination.
Emotional Intelligence Drives Leadership
Strong leaders understand people. Skills like empathy, communication, and self-awareness shape how children navigate relationships and teamwork.
Confidence Is a Lifelong Advantage
Believing in one’s abilities helps children speak up, take risks, and step into leadership opportunities with courage.
Problem-Solving Builds Independence
From school to real life, children who can analyze situations and create solutions become resourceful, capable leaders.
AI Is Reshaping Education & Work
As technology rapidly evolves, human skills—creativity, initiative, collaboration, and leadership—are more valuable than ever.
Communication Matters More Than Ever
Clear expression, active listening, and the ability to share ideas confidently are essential in a connected world.
Resilience Predicts Long-Term Success
Children who learn to adapt, recover, and keep going build the mindset needed to thrive through challenges and uncertainty.
A Story of Experience & Purpose
LumiLeaders was born from a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed— and a passion for sharing those lessons with the next generation.
Babson College Excellence
Founder is a two-time graduate and summa cum laude alumna from Babson College, the #1 school for entrepreneurship in the country for 31 years straight.
2025 Entrepreneurship Award
Founder honored with a prestigious Entrepreneurship Award from Babson, recognizing outstanding contributions to entrepreneurial education and practice.
15+ Years of Leadership
Extensive experience in private equity and entrepreneurship has provided firsthand insight into how mindset and skills shape success—in business and in life.
As a mother to an eight-year-old daughter, I’ve seen how transformative it is when children learn these skills early on. LumiLeaders reflects the mindset and tools I want my own daughter to grow up with — confidence, emotional awareness, resilience, and the belief that their ideas matter.
My mission is to help children develop those same strengths so they can lead with purpose throughout their lives.
Illuminate Their Potential
Join the waitlist today to be part of our next cohort and give your child the foundation to think boldly, lead with kindness, build with purpose—and illuminate the world with their ideas.
Available through in-person and virtual sessions.
Whether your child dreams of becoming an inventor, scientist, artist, or community leader, LumiLeaders helps them uncover their strengths and shine in their own unique way.
Grades 1-12
All Grade Levels
Small Groups
Personalized Attention
Expert Led
Proven Curriculum