Youth Initiative · TOM Enterprise · Ages 13–24

Legacy Start Young.

The business education creative young people deserved from the beginning. Brand thinking, entrepreneurial strategy, and financial fluency — introduced early enough to actually change the trajectory.

👤Ages 13–24
🎓3 Age-Group Tracks
🏫School + Org Partnerships
💰Free & Subsidized Access
📍Arizona-Rooted
🤝Parent & Guardian Welcome
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Legacy Start Young — At a Glance
Age Range Ages 13–24Three age-group tracks
Format Workshop SeriesIn-school, afterschool, or online
Focus Areas Brand · StrategyFinance · Creative Confidence
Who Brings It Schools & OrgsCommunity centers, nonprofits, libraries
Pricing Free–SubsidizedGrant + sponsor funded when possible
Status Partnerships OpenReach out to discuss your cohort
Inquire About a Partnership →

Legacy Starts Now — even at 13.

13 Starting Age
3 Age-Group Tracks
4 Core Skill Areas
0 Dollar Barrier to Access
∞ Pipeline to Legacy Builder
The Initiative

The Education That Should Have Been There All Along.

Legacy Start Young is TOM Enterprise's youth-facing initiative — a set of age-appropriate workshop programs designed to introduce creative young people to brand thinking, entrepreneurial strategy, and financial fluency before they reach adulthood without it.

Most creative young people who want to build something are told to "focus on school" and figure out the business part later. Legacy Start Young changes that. It gives them the vocabulary, frameworks, and confidence earlier — so by the time they're adults, they already think like builders.

Ages 13–15 · Track 01 The Creative Spark Track Introduction to creative identity, basic brand thinking, and the idea that your creativity can be a business — not just a hobby.
Ages 16–18 · Track 02 The Builder Track Practical entrepreneurship — brand identity, business model basics, pricing, and money fundamentals for high schoolers with real creative ambitions.
Ages 19–24 · Track 03 The Launch Track For young adults building or preparing to build — a bridge to the full Legacy Builder Cohort experience with early-stage business development support.
Why It Exists

Legacy doesn't wait until you're ready. It starts when you start.

The founder who discovers brand strategy at 16 enters adulthood with a 10-year head start on the one who discovers it at 26. TOM built Legacy Start Young because the pipeline to generational creative entrepreneurship starts in the classroom — not the incubator.

Builds the Creative Entrepreneur Identity Early Young people who see themselves as builders — not just creatives — make fundamentally different decisions about their education, time, and money.
Creates a Direct Pipeline to the Legacy Builder Cohort LSY graduates who go on to build creative businesses are the ideal future cohort candidates — already fluent in TOM's frameworks and culture.
Expands TOM's Community Investment TOM's 501(c)(3) mission is broader than any single cohort. Legacy Start Young is TOM's proof of community-level impact — the work that unlocks grant funding and corporate partnerships.
Reaches First-Generation Founders Before the Gap Widens The business knowledge gap between first-generation and multi-generational founders starts early. LSY intervenes at the right time.
Program Tracks

Three Tracks. One Trajectory.

Every track is age-calibrated — designed to meet young people where they are developmentally, while building toward the same foundation of creative entrepreneurship.

Ages 13–15 · Track 01 The Creative Spark Track "I am a creator. My creativity has value."

Designed for early teens discovering their creative voice. This track plants the seeds of entrepreneurial identity — the foundational belief that creative people can and should build businesses around their gifts.

What is a brand? Exploring identity and creative voice
The difference between a hobby and a business
Introduction to value — what makes creative work worth paying for
Simple money concepts for young earners
Creative confidence and entrepreneurial mindset
4–6 session workshop series · In-person or virtual
Ages 16–18 · Track 02 The Builder Track "I know what I'm building and how to start."

Practical entrepreneurship for high schoolers with real creative ambitions. This track moves from identity into execution — brand, business model, pricing, and the financial basics every young entrepreneur needs before they graduate.

Brand identity — logo thinking, color, voice, and positioning
Business model basics — what you sell, who you sell to, how
Pricing your creative work — cost, value, and confidence
Financial literacy for young earners — bank accounts, taxes, invoicing
Real-world pitch practice — talking about your business to real people
6–8 session workshop series · In-person preferred
Ages 19–24 · Track 03 The Launch Track "I'm building now. I need real infrastructure."

For young adults who are building or ready to build — a bridge between early exploration and the full Legacy Builder Cohort. This track delivers cohort-level rigor in a format accessible to young founders at the earliest stages.

Brand identity system — full visual and verbal identity development
Business model and market — who you serve and how
Financial foundation — pricing, cash flow, business banking
90-day action plan — the first steps, mapped and committed to
Pipeline to Legacy Builder Cohort — direct pathway for qualified graduates
8–10 session intensive · In-person or Zoom
What They Learn

Six Core Modules. Real Skills.

Every Legacy Start Young track is built around six content modules — adapted for each age group, but grounded in the same real entrepreneurial skills TOM teaches adult founders.

Module 01 Creative Identity & Brand Thinking
What makes you and your work recognizable
The components of a brand beyond a logo
Voice, values, and visual identity basics
Module 02 How Businesses Actually Work
Products vs. services vs. experiences
Who your customer is and what they actually want
Value exchange — why people pay for things
Module 03 Pricing Your Creative Work
Why undercharging is a business problem, not humility
Cost-based and value-based pricing explained simply
How to talk about your rates with confidence
Module 04 Money Basics for Creatives
Business vs. personal money — why separation matters
Simple cash flow — money in, money out
Taxes, invoicing, and getting paid professionally
Module 05 Planning and Taking Action
The difference between a dream and a plan
Setting a 90-day goal and breaking it into steps
Accountability — how real builders stay on track
Module 06 Pitching — Talking About Your Work
How to explain your business in one sentence
What a pitch is and how to give one
Practice session — every student pitches their idea
Who It's For

Built for These Young People.

Legacy Start Young is designed for specific young people — and for the organizations, schools, and communities that want to invest in their futures.

Student Profile 01 The Talented Teen with a Creative Side Hustle Already making money from their art, music, photography, or design — but pricing by feel, with no brand, no plan, and no financial habits. LSY gives them the structure to turn a hustle into a foundation.
Student Profile 02 The Young Visionary with a Big Idea and No Roadmap They have the idea. They have the passion. They have absolutely no idea how to turn it into a business. LSY gives them the vocabulary and the first real steps.
Student Profile 03 The First-Generation Student Who Needs to See It's Possible Growing up without entrepreneurial role models who look like them or come from where they come from. LSY makes entrepreneurship visible, tangible, and achievable before the belief gap hardens.
Student Profile 04 The Young Adult Ready to Bridge Into the Cohort Ages 19–24, building or about to build. They've aged out of typical youth programs but aren't quite ready for the full adult cohort. The Launch Track is built exactly for this moment.
For Organizations
Partner Type 01 K–12 Schools & Charter Networks TOM delivers Legacy Start Young workshops as an in-school program, afterschool enrichment, or elective course supplement. Custom curriculum integration available for schools wanting ongoing programming.
Partner Type 02 Community Centers & Youth Nonprofits For organizations already serving creative youth who want to add an entrepreneurship and financial literacy layer to their existing programs.
Partner Type 03 Libraries & Public Learning Centers Public libraries and learning centers that want to offer accessible creative entrepreneurship programming to teens and young adults in their communities.
Partner Type 04 Corporate & Foundation Sponsors For companies and foundations who want to fund Legacy Start Young delivery in underserved communities as a CSR or grantmaking investment in Arizona's next generation of creative entrepreneurs.
Delivery Options

Three Ways to Bring It In.

Legacy Start Young meets your organization where it is — whether you have a full semester, a few afternoons, or a one-day event slot.

Delivery Model 01 Workshop Series

The standard LSY delivery — 4 to 10 structured sessions over multiple weeks, delivered in-person or virtually. This is the model that produces the deepest learning and the strongest cohort bonds among participants.

4–10 sessions over 4–10 weeks
60–90 minutes per session
In-person, virtual, or hybrid
Curriculum adapted to age track
Mini-pitch presentation at close
Delivery Model 02 Intensive Day or Weekend

A condensed, high-energy full-day or weekend intensive for organizations that want maximum impact in minimum time — summer programs, conferences, special events, and accelerators.

1–2 day format (6–10 hours of programming)
All six core modules delivered in sequence
Group activities and peer collaboration built in
Live pitch session at close of day
Ideal for summer programs and conferences
Delivery Model 03 Embedded School Program

For schools and districts wanting ongoing programming — LSY curriculum embedded into an existing course, advisory period, or elective. TOM works with educators to adapt content to your school's specific context and student population.

Semester or full-year engagement
Curriculum integration with existing classes
Educator co-facilitation training available
Student progress tracking and reporting
Annual cohort Demo Day included
Pricing & Access

No Budget Should Be a Barrier.

TOM actively pursues grant funding and corporate sponsorships to subsidize Legacy Start Young delivery in underserved communities. The goal is zero-dollar access wherever possible.

Grant Funded
Tier 01 Sponsored Access
$0 For qualifying communities and partner orgs

Fully subsidized delivery for schools and organizations serving under-resourced communities. Funded through TOM's grant portfolio, scholarship fund, and corporate partner contributions.

Full workshop series or intensive delivery
All curriculum materials and student workbooks
Facilitated by TOM-trained delivery team
Impact reporting for partner organization
Inquire About Sponsored Access →
Tier 02 Subsidized Rate
Reduced Cost Discussed based on org size and need

For schools and organizations with some budget who want to co-invest in the program. TOM works with you to find a cost structure that makes the program sustainable for both sides.

Full program delivery — same quality as sponsored tier
All curriculum materials included
Facilitation by TOM team
Flexible payment structures available
Discuss Your Organization's Needs →
Tier 03 Full Investment
Program Rate For well-resourced schools and organizations

For schools, corporations, and foundations with the capacity to invest at full program cost. Full-rate engagements directly subsidize free delivery in under-resourced communities — your investment compounds.

Full program delivery and all materials
Custom curriculum adaptation for your community
Educator co-facilitation training option
Detailed impact report and outcome data
Co-branding and recognition as a TOM community partner
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TOM's commitment to access: No community of young people should be left out of Legacy Start Young because their school or organization can't afford it. TOM actively pursues grant funding, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations to make free delivery the norm — not the exception — in underserved Arizona communities.

Common Questions

Quick Answers.

The most common questions from schools, parents, and young founders about Legacy Start Young.

Absolutely not. Legacy Start Young is specifically designed for young people who have never had access to business education — no prior experience, coursework, or background required. The curriculum starts from zero and builds from there.
Yes, and TOM actively encourages it. For younger participants (ages 13–15), parental awareness and engagement strengthens the learning that happens at home. TOM provides parent/guardian summaries after each session and can include a family-facing closing session upon request.
Legacy Start Young is the intentional pipeline to TOM's adult Legacy Builder Cohort. Launch Track graduates (ages 19–24) who are building real businesses are encouraged to apply directly to the next cohort. LSY alumni are given priority consideration in the Surgical Logic scoring process and receive application fee waivers where applicable.
TOM needs a point of contact, a committed group of students, a consistent time slot, and a space (physical or virtual). TOM handles curriculum, facilitation, and materials. For school-embedded programs, a participating educator or staff liaison is helpful but not required.
No. The skills taught in Legacy Start Young — brand thinking, understanding value, financial literacy, strategic planning, and communication — are useful for every career path. Many of TOM's most engaged participants discover entrepreneurial ambitions during the program that they didn't know they had. The curriculum is designed to be relevant whether a student ends up building their own business or working for someone else's.
Timeline depends on program type and scheduling. A workshop series can typically be launched within 4–6 weeks of a confirmed partnership. A school-embedded program requires a semester of planning. Start with a Partnership Call — TOM will give you a realistic timeline for your specific situation within that conversation.
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Legacy Starts Now — Even at 13

Your Students Deserve to Know This Is Possible.

Every young person who discovers entrepreneurship before adulthood has a head start that compounds for the rest of their life. Bring Legacy Start Young to your community — and let TOM do the rest.

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Legacy Start Young partnerships are open to schools, nonprofits, community centers, libraries, and corporate sponsors. No two engagements look the same — every conversation starts with your students' needs.