An intimate, high-energy youth entrepreneurship conference where you’ll actually meet people, spark real conversations, and build lasting connections. BeyondX is where ideas turn into action, cofounders are found over coffee, and the future gets built—together, in one unforgettable day.
☀️ 8:30 AM – The Early Bird Gets the Breakthrough
Morning Meditation with Rachel | Main floor
Doors open + peaceful grounding and deep breaths before the buzz
Pro tip: being the first person at an event? Always worth it
👋 9:00–9:30 AM – Startup Energy Starts Here
Registration, Networking & Startup Booth Browsing | Main floor
Check in, caffeinate, and meet some amazing people
Visit early-stage startups and be their first feedback/tester/customer
Want a spot to talk about your startup? [Link here]
🎤 9:30–9:45 AM – Welcome to BeyondX!
Opening Remarks by Forest Richter (President of LaunchX) & Rachel (BeyondX Director) | Main floor
First-ever BeyondX? You’re officially a founding attendee
Get the rundown + why today’s going to be unforgettable + how to make the most out of today
🧋 9:45–10:15 AM – Keynote #1: Amino Ave’s Jenna Wu & Cameron Wong
Turning healthy boba into a brand with bite | Main floor
Gen-Z founders and LaunchX alum
How community, culture & creativity built Amino Avenue
🤖 10:15–11:00 AM – Panel: Founding the Future – AI & the Next Wave of Startup Innovation
What happens when AI meets Gen Z ambition? | Main floor
What does launching a startup look like in the age of AI?
From using AI tools to building AI-driven companies, this panel has the future covered
Big trends, big ideas, and even bigger questions
🧠 10:15–11:00 AM – Workshop: Speed Networking for Founders
People forget what you say/do, but they don’t forget how you make them feel | Lab A – Pre-Sign-Up Only [link]
Meet your next customer, cofounder, investor, or #1 supporter
Fast-paced connections with real potential
Theme inspired by Maya Angelou: “People will never forget how you made them feel”
⚡️ 11:00–11:15 AM – ENERGIZER #1
You’ll have to be there to find out | Main floor
One hint: it’s high-energy and high-fun
Get ready for the next keynote
💡 11:15–12:00 PM – Keynote #2: Tien Tzuo on Being a Real Founder
How do you know if you are a founder, and have what it takes to succeed? | Main floor
Are you truly a founder? Find out here
Bonus: Tien’s giving out copies of his newest book “Founders Keepers”
🌱 11:15–12:00 PM – Workshop: Social Impact the Berkeley Way
Big heart meets startup hustle | Lab A Pre-Sign-Up Only [link]
Hosted by Berkeley’s Consult Your Community club
Learn how to turn passion into purpose (and then into impact)
Includes a mini case study, mindset shift exercises & more
🥗 12:00–1:00 PM – Lunchtime!
Fuel up + keep the convos going | Main floor
Healthy boba by Amino Ave (it’s true: the keynote founders are serving!)
Grab a bite, chill, or network while you refuel
✨ 1:00–1:45 PM – Startup Runway
15 founders. 1 runway. Lots of giveaways. | Main floor
Founders strut their stuff & share their startup + their ask
Want interns? Testers? Users? This is your moment - sign up here [link]
Sponsors will be doing random giveaways throughout
💸 1:45–2:30 PM – Panel: Being Scrappy for $ as a Young Entrepreneur
Because startup money doesn’t grow on trees | Main floor
How do you fund a startup—and your life—before Series A?
From Shark Tank to swsh, learn how the pros hustle smart
Featuring Ben Stern, Ali Debow, Chai (WeFunder), moderated by Forest Richter
🎓 1:45–2:30 PM – Workshop: How to Apply to College as a Founder
Because you’re not an average college applicant | Lab A Pre-Sign-Up Only [link]
For applicants building more than just résumés
How to tell your story, show your ambition, and find the school that fits
Hosted by Collegewise with live Q&A
🏫 2:30–3:15 PM – Panel: University Incubators & Startup Life in College
Where to go to grow your next big thing | Main floor
Hear from Berkeley, SJSU, SFBU, and more
Moderated by LaunchX alum, founder of Foundity, and upcoming college freshman Isabelle Dijkhorst
🕺 3:15–3:30 PM – ENERGIZER #2
Movement = momentum | Main floor
Fun, fast, and full of surprises
Get in the Ring finalist announcement!
🔥 3:30–4:15 PM – Keynote: Fireside Chat with Daniel Idzkowski
Doing good while doing business | Main floor
Meet the founder behind exploding bike locks, climate-friendly drinks, and hedge-fund-grade tools for Gen Z
Real talk on building profitable companies with purpose
Cozy fireside format hosted by BeyondX’s own Rachel K Zhang
🤺 3:30–4:15 PM – Finalist Prep for Get in the Ring
Final touches, final hype, final countdown | Lab A + C (finalists only)
Pitch practice, feedback, and polishing with coaches on deck
For selected finalists only (but want to be one? [Apply here])
The ring awaits—let’s get you battle-ready
🥊 4:30–5:30 PM – GET IN THE RING: Startup Pitch Battles
Four founders. Two battles. Two winners. | Main floor
Fast, dynamic, and SO much better than a pitch deck
Real startups, real stakes, and secret prizes
Hosted by Unknown University + LaunchX
🎉 5:30–6:00 PM – Closing Circle
All good things come to an end | Main floor
🌍 6:00–7:30 PM – AwardX Livestream: Social Impact Showcase
Join us live as we celebrate youth impact worldwide | Main floor
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