Startup U

Reality

Docu-series that follows 10 entrepreneurial techies looking to make names for themselves while also perhaps bursting others’ bubbles. To do so, they must enter a grueling seven-week program at Draper University, a program led by billionaire founder and venture capitalist Tim Draper. After a semester of learning the fundamentals of launching a startup company under the mentorship of America’s business leaders, the students will pitch their ideas to venture capitalists eager to find the next big tech innovation.

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Episodes & Seasons

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Season 1

5 Episodes

EP 01

01.Welcome to Draper University

42m

2015-08-18

01.Welcome to Draper University

42m

Aired 2015-08-18

The students move in and give one-minute pitches about their businesses in the series premiere of this reality show in which 10 entrepreneurial young adults are mentored in how to launch a start-up.

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EP 02

EP 2

02.The Hack-A-Thon

42m

2015-08-18

02.The Hack-A-Thon

42m

Aired 2015-08-18

The students must devise a new business idea within 36 hours.

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EP 03

EP 3

03.Chain Reaction

42m

2015-08-25

03.Chain Reaction

42m

Aired 2015-08-25

The students are separated into teams and challenged to create a ``chain reaction'' machine; Keyonna has problems with her business and her teammates.

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EP 05

EP 5