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Your future starts as a Founder.CEO.Builder.Owner.Leader.

Next Gen Lab is a premium 16-week mentorship that teaches high school students what school doesn't — how money moves, how customers think, and how to launch a real business. One standout student may earn up to $3,000 to make it real.

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Why Next Gen Lab

School teaches the subjects.
We teach the real world.

Public high schools rarely teach how money actually moves, what a customer truly is, or how to set up and run a professional business. Next Gen Lab closes that gap — with a working business owner as the mentor and the student's own idea as the classroom.

“This is not a club, camp, or free after-school program. It's a mentorship for families investing in their student's future.”

Typical after-schoolNext Gen Lab

Hypothetical case studies

Build your own real idea

Taught from a textbook

Mentored by an active business owner

“Sounds like a good idea”

Validated by real customers

Guessing at money

P&L, ROI and break-even math

Certificate at the end

Pitch, launch plan & a shot at funding

The 16-Week Journey

From idea to launch.

Four months. Four transformations. Every week builds on the last — so by the final Sunday, your student has a pitch, a financial model, and a launch plan for their own business.

01Month One

Foundations

Students learn to think like founders: who is the customer, what problem actually matters, and how to prove an idea before spending a dollar on it.

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What problem are you solving?Find a real, specific pain — and who has it.

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Understanding your customerReal interviews. Real quotes. Evidence over opinion.

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Value & idea validationTest with a real offer — not just “people liked it.”

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Financial literacy checkStartup costs vs. ongoing costs.

02Month Two

Numbers & Money

The language of business. Students build and read a P&L, set prices with intention, and learn exactly when an idea starts making money.

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Costs & pricingFixed vs. variable, and pricing on value.

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Profit & loss basicsThe difference between revenue and profit.

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ROI & break-evenThe math that tells you if it's worth it.

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Cash flow awarenessWhy timing can make or break a business.

03Month Three

Building & Running

Turning an idea into an operation: professional setup, getting the word out, closing the sale, and running a reliable weekly rhythm.

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Professional business setupLegal structure, banking, payments, systems.

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MarketingPinpoint the ideal customer. Low-cost, high-impact actions.

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Sales processAwareness → interest → payment → delivery → follow-up.

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OperationsWeekly rhythm and a plan for when things go wrong.

04Month Four

Launch & Pitch

Everything comes together. Students refine their model, build a pitch, map a launch, and present — the moment the investment candidate is chosen.

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Refine your modelCustomer, problem, solution, money — and the biggest risk.

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Pitch outlineProblem, solution, evidence, model, and a clear ask.

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Launch planSpecific, dated actions for the next 2–4 weeks.

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Final presentationPitch day — and a 30-day action commitment.

Week 1Week 16 · Pitch Day

Inside The Lab

Think like a founder. Try it now.

This is the kind of math students master in Month 2. Here's a sample student idea — a weekly sports-gear wash service for busy parents. Move the sliders and watch the business change.

Break-even — how many sales before you stop losing money
Profit — what's left after every cost is paid
ROI — how hard each dollar spent works for you

Gear-Wash Co. · sample

Week 7 · ROI

Price per bag $18

Supplies per bag $1.50

Monthly fixed costs $40

Bags washed this month 20

Profit$290

Break-even2.4

ROI414%

Fixed costsSuppliesProfit

The Selective Investment Opportunity

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At the end of the program, one standout student with a strong, viable idea may be selected to receive up to $3,000 in capital investment from Jayant Prakash — plus the hands-on support to actually launch.

Up to $3,000 capitalReal money to get a real business off the ground.

Launch partnershipWebsite, registration, POS, marketing setup and equipment guidance.

+1 month 1-on-1Complimentary intensive mentoring to refine and prepare for launch.

Selective and merit-based. Offered only when a student demonstrates a strong idea, readiness and fit — funding is not guaranteed. Parent/guardian involvement is required for any investment agreement.

What Students Walk Away With

Skills that compound for life.

Customer Thinking

A deep understanding of customers, value, and how businesses actually make money.

Financial Fluency

Build and read a Profit & Loss statement. Calculate ROI and break-even with confidence.

Professional Setup

How real businesses handle legal structure, banking, payments and systems.

Marketing & Sales

Marketing, sales and operations fundamentals — applied to their own real idea.

A Finished Pitch

A completed pitch, financial model, and launch plan for their own concept.

Real Confidence

The poise to talk to customers, present ideas, and act — skills schools rarely teach.

Why I Started Next Gen Lab

They're not just students. They're our future leaders.

I always wished I'd had guidance when I was younger.

I had a business mind early on — ideas, drive, and a real curiosity about how money and customers work. What I didn't have was someone to show me the way. Nobody sat me down to explain a profit and loss statement, how to price what I was offering, or how to turn an idea into something real. I learned most of it the hard way.

Next Gen Lab is the program I wish I'd had.

Today's high schoolers are tomorrow's business owners, employers and community leaders. I want to be a positive influence on that next generation — to give them the confidence, discipline and real-world skills to lead, whatever path they choose.

This is about more than starting a company. It's about learning to think clearly, work hard, treat people right, and believe you can build something of your own. Those lessons last a lifetime — and the earlier they start, the further they go.

Jayant PrakashFounder · Next Gen Lab & Royalty Detailing

Why it matters

Starting early compoundsLessons learned at 16 pay off for decades — and mistakes are far cheaper to make now than later.

Guidance closes the gapPlenty of teens have the drive. What most are missing is a mentor who has actually done it.

Skills for any pathEven students who never start a business gain money sense, customer thinking and confidence for college and careers.

Character, not just profitShowing up on time, following through and treating customers right are built into every week.

Stronger communityInvesting in local young people builds the next generation of leaders right here in Blaine.

Your Mentor

Learn from someone who's doing it.

Next Gen Lab is led by Jayant Prakash, founder of Royalty Detailing — a premium auto and marine detailing company serving Blaine and Birch Bay. Classes are held right inside the business, so students see real customer service, pricing, systems and professional standards in action every week.

Jayant PrakashFounder · Royalty Detailing

Active business ownerNot a theory teacher — a working founder.

Living case studyReal operations used as examples throughout.

Small cohort10–15 students for real, personal attention.

Weekly parent recapAn email after every class so you know what was learned.

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Classes are hosted inside Royalty Detailing — a premium auto and marine detailing company serving Blaine and Birch Bay — so students learn from a real business in action.

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Tuition

An investment in their head start.

All materials included. Two simple ways to enroll.

Best Value · Save $160

Pay in Full

$516total

Equivalent to just $129/month

All 16 weekly sessions (32 hours)
All class materials provided
Weekly parent email recap
Eligible for the investment opportunity
Due one week before the start date

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Monthly Plan

$169/ month

$676 total over 4 months

All 16 weekly sessions (32 hours)
All class materials provided
Weekly parent email recap
Eligible for the investment opportunity
Each month due one week before it begins

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LocationRoyalty Detailing
2390 Peace Portal Dr, Blaine, WA

ScheduleSundays · 2:00–4:00 PM
Chosen to avoid sports conflicts

Duration16 weeks · 4 months
Start date announced soon

Homework1–2 hours between sessions
Materials provided

Policies & FAQ

Good to know.

Clear standards protect the experience for the whole cohort. Still have a question? Ask us directly.

Who is Next Gen Lab for?

High school students who are curious about business, money, or starting something of their own — and families who want to invest in practical, real-world skills that school rarely teaches.

What happens if my student misses a class or is late?

Students are expected to arrive on time. There are no makeup sessions — if a student is late or misses a class, that session is not made up, credited or refunded.

Is tuition refundable?

No. Tuition is non-refundable, and missed classes are not credited or refunded.

When is tuition due?

Pay in Full: the full $516 is due one week before the start date. Monthly Plan: each month's $169 is due no later than one week before that month's classes begin.

Does my student need to bring anything?

No — Next Gen Lab provides all necessary materials. Students don't need notebooks or supplies unless specifically requested. Expect 1–2 hours of homework and independent work between sessions.

How will I know what my student is learning?

After every class, parents receive a brief email recap summarizing what was covered.

How does the $3,000 investment work?

At the end of the program, one strong candidate with a solid, viable idea may be selected for up to $3,000 in capital investment, launch support, and an extra month of free one-on-one mentoring. It's selective and not guaranteed. Because students are minors, a parent or guardian must be involved in any business formation, contracts, bank accounts or investment agreements — and families should consult their own attorney or accountant for legal and tax matters.

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