Live Event — October 11, 2026
A live marketplace experience where young entrepreneurs pitch, sell, and showcase their businesses to the public.
The Event
The Young Moguls Marketplace is Bright 'Lites Academy's signature entrepreneurship showcase where students move beyond business ideas and into real-world execution. Young entrepreneurs have the opportunity to present their businesses, sell products or services, connect with customers, and compete for recognition in a live marketplace environment designed to reward creativity, confidence, and execution.
This event is open to:
The Process
Young entrepreneurs submit their business idea, product, or service for review. There is a non-refundable $25 application fee (waived for UYEC Graduates). If approved, the fee goes directly toward their table cost.
Approved participants receive event details and prepare their inventory, pitches, and marketing materials ahead of the event.
Students set up their tables and sell to real attendees. Tables and chairs are provided. Participants are responsible for their own table decor.
The Mission
Traditional education systems rarely prioritize entrepreneurship, wealth-building, or practical financial skills, leaving many young people unprepared to confidently navigate the real world.
Young Moguls Marketplace was created to help change that narrative. By giving students the opportunity to build businesses, interact with real customers, manage money, communicate their ideas, and experience ownership firsthand, we are helping raise a generation of young leaders who understand how to create opportunities, not just wait for them.
Ready to support the next generation of innovators?