Summer 2026 · Atlanta
A summer to learn how businesses
actually get built.
A small-cohort program for high schoolers who want to understand what it really takes to start, run, and lead a business.
Three lunch sessions with Jeff Hilimire and friends. Honest conversation, real founder stories, and a small group of curious people in a room together. This site is your prep hub — come back before each session to find what to read, watch, and think about.
1Step 1 — Tell us about youQuick intake form. Please fill this out before June 2. →The three sessions
Session 1 · Tue · June 2, 2026
Why People Start Businesses
The spark. Founder origin stories. What pulls someone into entrepreneurship.
Open your prep kit →Session 2 · Tue · June 9, 2026How a Business Actually Works
The mechanics. Money in, money out. What makes a business sustainable.
Pre-work coming after Session 1Session 3 · Thu · June 18, 2026Leading with Purpose
The why behind it all.
Pre-work coming after Session 2Logistics
- Dates
- June 2, June 9, June 18 — 2026
- Time
- 12:00 – 2:00 PM
- Where
- Alloy office, midtown Atlanta
- Format
- 3 lunch sessions, lunch provided
What to expect
- Show up curious.
- Bring 2 written questions to every session.
- Lunch is on us.
- Real conversation. No homework grading.
Step 1
Tell us about you.
A few quick questions so Jeff and Raj can get to know you before Session 1. Please fill this out before June 2.