Side Hustle Academy
Build It. Own It. Elevate It.

Are you ready to turn your ideas into income and your passion into power?
Side Hustle Academy is where entrepreneurs are made. This 8-week experience teaches both youth and adults how to build, launch, and scale real businesses while mastering financial management, strategy, and resilience.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to take your side hustle full-time, this program gives you the tools, mentorship, and network to make it happen.

What You’ll Learn

In just eight weeks, you’ll learn how to think, act, and execute like an entrepreneur.
Our curriculum covers every key area of business development — from idea validation and funding to branding, operations, and financial strategy.

You’ll be mentored by celebrity side hustlers, industry leaders, and investors who share real, unfiltered insights into what it takes to win in business.

By the end of the program, you won’t just have knowledge — you’ll have a viable business, a powerful network, and a plan for growth.

2026 Cohort Dates

Choose the session that fits your schedule and goals.

• Winter Cohort: January 21 – March 13

• Spring Cohort: April 19 – May 29

• Summer Cohort: June 17 – August 14

• Fall Cohort: September 2 – October 23

Each cohort ends with a Pitch Contest at the OWN IT Conference, where participants compete for:

• $5,000 in startup funding

• Business equipment and resources

• Ongoing mentorship from investors and industry leaders

• Exclusive access to partnership opportunities