A FULL DAY AT BEYONDX - Saturday August 2nd, 2025 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 | Outside deck
Doors open + peaceful grounding and deep breaths before the buzz
👋 9:00–9:30 AM – Startup Energy Starts Here Registration, Networking & Startup Booth Browsing | Main floor
🎤 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 Mentorship/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
Meet your next customer, mentor, 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
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 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
🎓 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
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 San Jose State University, San Francisco Bay University, 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
Join us live as we celebrate youth impact worldwide | Main floor
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