Future Founders Lab

Invest Early. Build Thoughtfully. Learn Fast.

The Wilbury Future Founders Lab is an entrepreneurship program designed to introduce high school students to the realities of building, testing, and pitching new ventures. Unlike traditional pitch competitions, the program emphasizes early feedback, iteration, and founder development, mirroring how Wilbury partners with founders in the real world.

Phase I

Idea Lab & Feedback Fair

Pressure-test ideas early through structured, real-world feedback.

Students present early-stage ideas in a science-fair-style setting and engage directly with Wilbury mentors and operators. The focus is on learning—helping students clarify the problem they’re solving, who it’s for, and what to test next.

Phase II

Investment Pitch Day

Learn to clearly communicate ideas, gain confidence, and pitch for funding.

Students deliver a short pitch followed by a moderated Q&A with a Wilbury panel. Evaluation focuses on clarity, progress since Phase I, and overall founder mindset.

Interested in learning more or bringing Future Founders Lab to your school?

We partner with schools and educators to deliver the Wilbury Future Founders Lab. Share a bit about your school or program, and we will follow up.