The GENESIS Initiative
Guiding Emerging Next-Gen Entrepreneurial Success and Innovation in Society
Money Masters Global Championship
Global Financial Literacy Competition
Partner: WisexYouth
Elementary
Put your financial skills to the test! As a financial advisor, you’ll create a budget. Manage housing costs, savings, and expenses while competing for cash prizes, certificates of excellence, and prestigious recognition.
Join the Google Classroom for seminars and updates—don’t miss out!
GRADES 3-6
Middle School
Show off your financial expertise by pitching a company to investors! You'll analyze the business model, revenue drivers, and financials, and give a buy or sell recommendation. Compete for cash prizes and certificates of excellence.
Join the Google Classroom for updates and access to seminars—don’t miss your chance to shine!
GRADES 7-9
Our Mission
GENESIS aims to empower youth with essential business knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset through innovative and experiential learning opportunities, fostering their growth as future leaders and contributors to a dynamic global economy
Our vision for the upcoming years is to create opportunities in business education for over 1000 young people.
FAQs
When is the next Start-Up Showdown?
The next Start-Up Showdown will be in 2025! Stay tuned!
Is it free?
Yes, this competition is completely free!
What are the details for the 2025 Code Creators Camp?
Discover entrepreneurship basics, dive into advanced tech topics like AI, and build your own game. Learn to create business models, pitch your ideas, and network with peers. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or tech enthusiast, seize this opportunity to innovate and grow with us!
**Registration will begin in the summer of 2025**
What are the details for the 2025 DECA Discovery?
Lead by DECA Officers and State Finalists! Participants from Grades 6-9 learn about DECA and event formats, practice role plays, and receive feedback. They engage in a workshop on writing business plans for DECA's written events, concluding with a Q&A session!
**Registration will begin in the summer of 2025**
Start-Up Showdown
**Registration will begin in 2025**
Have you ever heard of the hit show "Shark Tank?" For those of you who don't, Shark Tank is a show in which Entrepreneurs and Business Owners come in and speak to potential investors about their business. They pitch their business to a select group of individuals in the hopes of receiving funding and a valuable partner.
Well, your child has the opportunity to model the works of some of the most successful business owners. In our second "Start-up Showdown" in 2024, your child will be expected to come up with a plan for their own business and pitch it to our own group of investors that we will be bringing in. Join us in empowering the next generation!
What People Are Saying
Genesis Initiative is a great program for people who have interest in business. It helps you be more creative and skilled in patience, time management, and different business projects. I also think that this program helps you socialize with others and meet more people.
Genesis Initiative is a great program for people who have interest in business. It helps you be more creative and skilled in patience, time management, and different business projects. I also think that this program helps you socialize with others and meet more people.
My kids have participated in two events organized by Genesis, both of which were organized very efficiently. The instructions and details were neatly laid out with continuous follow ups through whatsapp groups and emails.
My kids have participated in two events organized by Genesis, both of which were organized very efficiently. The instructions and details were neatly laid out with continuous follow ups through whatsapp groups and emails.
When I went to the Genesis Initiative DECA camp, I knew it was going to be challenging but it was super fun to learn how to create amazing business presentations and many more. It also helped me understand more about DECA.
When I went to the Genesis Initiative DECA camp, I knew it was going to be challenging but it was super fun to learn how to create amazing business presentations and many more. It also helped me understand more about DECA.
Questions raised and any doubts we had about the event were clarified immediately. I was amazed at the efforts these high school kids put in these events. Kudos to the team . Keep up the good work!
Questions raised and any doubts we had about the event were clarified immediately. I was amazed at the efforts these high school kids put in these events. Kudos to the team . Keep up the good work!
Founders of The GENESIS Initiative
Siddharth Kommuri is a sophomore at Rouse High School in Leander, Texas. He hopes to bring The Genesis Initiative’s projects to a large number of youth to share his passion for entrepreneurship. In the future, he hopes to learn more about finance and business. Siddharth’s hobbies include soccer, basketball, reading, and watching Shark Tank.
Hasini Chandrakumar, a sophomore at Rouse High School in Leander, Texas, is dedicated to broadening entrepreneurship and financial literacy education for youth from all backgrounds. She aspires to delve deeper into machine learning and business in the future. In her free time, Hasini enjoys playing the flute and dancing.
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