They’ll build it.
The Brighter Future Bunch
The Brighter Future Bunch
Empowering the next generation of changemakers.
Empowering the next generation of changemakers.
An online entrepreneurship program for primary and secondary school aged kids, where big ideas are turned into real businesses guided by Basic Bananas mentors, real entrepreneurs, and inspiring guest speakers. Discover essential skills school doesn’t teach you.
An online entrepreneurship program for primary and secondary school aged kids, where big ideas are turned into real businesses guided by Basic Bananas mentors, real entrepreneurs, and inspiring guest speakers. Discover essential skills school doesn’t teach you.
They’ll brand it.
They’ll launch it.
And they’ll donate part of their profits to help other kids access education opportunities.
Looking for bright future entrepreneurs.
This program is designed for entrepreneurs aged 10 to 16.
Apply today!
Why it matters?
Why it matters?
More than a business program.
More than a business program.
This is where confidence, creativity, and purpose begin. Kids don’t just learn “how to start a business.” They learn how to think like entrepreneurs; spotting problems, testing ideas, building something meaningful, and learning how their choices can create real impact in the world.
What will they learn?
What will they learn?
Over 13 weeks, students will learn how to:
Over 13 weeks, students will learn how to:
✅ Spot real-world problems worth solving
✅ Research the market and test ideas
✅ Build a product or service
✅ Create a brand name, logo, and tagline
✅ Understand marketing, social media, and promotion
✅ Build a landing page using AI
✅ Research the market and test ideas
✅ Build a product or service
✅ Create a brand name, logo, and tagline
✅ Understand marketing, social media, and promotion
✅ Build a landing page using AI
✅ Learn pitching + sales skills (with real practice!)
✅ Budgeting, pricing and understanding profit
✅ Donate a portion of profits to help other kids access education
✅ Learn how to use AI tools.
✅ Budgeting, pricing and understanding profit
✅ Donate a portion of profits to help other kids access education
✅ Learn how to use AI tools.
The Giveback
The Giveback
Business with heart.
Business with heart.
Every student builds a business with a mission.
A key part of the Brighter Future Bunch is learning that entrepreneurship isn’t just about making money, it’s about making change.
A key part of the Brighter Future Bunch is learning that entrepreneurship isn’t just about making money, it’s about making change.
Students will donate part of their profits to support other children in need of education opportunities so their success helps create a brighter future for someone else too.
How the program works
How the program works
A simple weekly rhythm that keeps kids engaged:
A simple weekly rhythm that keeps kids engaged:
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Pre-recorded weekly modules
Pre-recorded weekly modules
A short and easy, guided introduction to the week’s topic, built for kids to follow independently.
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Weekly live mentor session
Weekly live mentor session
Business owners mentor students, answer questions, and give feedback as they build. Students are part of a lifelong community of like-minded peers to encourage and inspire each other.
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Guest collaboration
Guest collaboration
Access to guest mentors, successful entrepreneurs and innovators who share their insights to create a brighter future.
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Showcase & Celebration Day
Showcase & Celebration Day
An event where students present their businesses, celebrate their progress, and get recognised for their impact with opportunities for partnerships.
This program is perfect for kids ages 10-16 who:
This program is perfect for kids ages 10-16 who:
✅ Have big ideas and want to build something real.
✅ Love creativity, problem-solving, and learning new skills.
✅ Want to feel more confident in speaking and sharing ideas.
✅ Are curious about business, AI and marketing.
✅ Want to create something that makes a difference.
✅ Love creativity, problem-solving, and learning new skills.
✅ Want to feel more confident in speaking and sharing ideas.
✅ Are curious about business, AI and marketing.
✅ Want to create something that makes a difference.
No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to try new things!
No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to try new things!
Program outline
Program outline
(Week-by-Week Summary)
(Week-by-Week Summary)
Week 1: Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship
Week 1: Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship
Discover what entrepreneurship really is and identify problems they care about solving.
Week 2: Market Research & Testing Your Ideas
Week 2: Market Research & Testing Your Ideas
Explore what already exists, what’s missing, and how to research, test ideas including using AI tools.
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Week 3: Customer Research
Week 3: Customer Research
Learn who they’re selling to by creating simple customer personas.
Week 4: Building Your Prototype, Product or Service
Week 4: Building Your Prototype, Product or Service
Begin building and testing their product or service with mentor and peer feedback.
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Week 5: Brand Strategy (Part 1)
Week 5: Brand Strategy (Part 1)
Define their purpose, brand strategy and what makes their business different.
Week 6: Brand Strategy (Part 2)
Week 6: Brand Strategy (Part 2)
Create logo and other branding assets using AI.
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Week 7: Marketing Magic (Part 1)
Week 7: Marketing Magic (Part 1)
Learn marketing basics and build a simple landing page.
Week 8: Marketing Magic (Part 2)
Week 8: Marketing Magic (Part 2)
Learn the Marketing Ecosystem™ and how all parts of marketing work together.
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Week 9: Marketing Magic (Part 3)
Week 9: Marketing Magic (Part 3)
Create a content and communication plan.
Week 10: Marketing Magic (Part 4)
Week 10: Marketing Magic (Part 4)
Explore paid strategies, partnerships, and how to get their product in front of the right people.
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Week 11: Sales + Pitching
Week 11: Sales + Pitching
Practice pitching and learn how to sell confidently, while understanding how every sale can create impact.
Week 12: Money Matters
Week 12: Money Matters
Learn budgeting, pricing, profit basics and what numbers to focus on.
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Week 13: Pitch & Celebration Day
Week 13: Pitch & Celebration Day
Pitch their business to mentors, family, and judges and celebrate their growth with continued learning and partnership opportunities.
Ready to raise a future entrepreneur?
Ready to raise a future entrepreneur?
Give your child the skills, confidence, and mentorship to launch a real business — and learn how success can help others.
The Brighter Future Bunch 13 weeks.
Live online. Mentored by real entrepreneurs. Impact-driven.
Tuition: Donation (you choose the amount) to School for Life, a school in Uganda we’re visiting in June 2026.
Ages: 10 to 16
Your mentors for The Brighter Future...
Your mentors for The Brighter Future...
This program is led by our directors - Franziska Iseli, Kevin Bees and Christo Hall.
They will be joined by some of their amazing entrepreneurial friends to support you with specific topics.
Franziska Iseli is a maverick entrepreneur, leading marketing and brand futurist, mad adventurer, author and the founder of Basic Bananas, Oceanlovers and Moments of Humanity.
In 2013 Franziska was awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recognising her innovation, creativity and philanthropic involvement.
Franziska is the author of four bestselling books including The Courage Map (foreword by Sir Richard Branson).
The key to Franziska’s success is her down-to-earth attitude, infectious energy, integrity and courage to take the lead. She is an idea generation machine, loves solving complex challenges and her brain often seems to work on double-speed.
Christo Hall is the co-founder of Basic Bananas, Australia’s leading marketing mentoring organisation for business owners.
Christo is regularly featured in a range of media for his creative marketing and business ideas including: The Today Show (Channel Nine live TV), a regular on radio including 2UE and 2GB radio, Virgin Inflight Entertainment, TEDx and many more.
Christo has developed a reputation for being a highly sought after business mentor having assisted to add millions in additional revenue to his client’s bottom line.
He has a sixth sense for business and a unique ability to go from big picture visions to the finest of details.
Kevin Bees is a director at Basic Bananas and known for his specialisation in profit maximisation and mindset. For almost two decades, Kevin Bees has been empowering business owners and leaders to create success financially, physically, emotionally and in relationships, working with many organisations such as Airbus, Intel Corporation, Qantas Business Travel, Hills Hoist and with Tony Robbins Coaching team.
As an expert in human behaviour and change, Kevin also knows how to align psychology to rapidly produce results.
And as an experienced educator, Kevin effectively conveys complex ideas in ways that the leader and the team can easily grasp and implement.
As an expert in human behaviour and change, Kevin also knows how to align psychology to rapidly produce results.
And as an experienced educator, Kevin effectively conveys complex ideas in ways that the leader and the team can easily grasp and implement.
About Basic Bananas
About Basic Bananas
Basic Bananas is Australia’s number one marketing and AI training organisation, with programs running all over the world. Founded in 2009 by award-winning entrepreneurs Franziska Iseli, Christo Hall and Kevin Bees, our purpose is simple: create positive ripple effects and change people's lives by delivering impactful programs.
We're proud to have worked with thousands of business owners around the globe on a mission to create ripple effects through marketing & AI education. We are known for our systematic, practical and strategic frameworks that have changed countless businesses... and lives!
Our purpose at Basic Bananas is to create positive ripple effects by providing the most effective business growth support on the planet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How old does my child need to be?
This program is designed for children aged 10 to 16 (can be younger) who are ready to learn independently and participate in group discussions. If you’re unsure if your child is the right fit, reach out, we’ll help you decide.
Does my child need a business idea before joining?
Nope! That’s part of the magic. We guide students through finding a problem they care about and turning it into a business idea step-by-step.
What kind of businesses can kids create?
Students can build a product, service, or small online business. Some create handmade products, digital downloads, simple services, or community-based ideas. The focus is on learning the process, not perfection.
Is this program live or self-paced?
It’s both. Each week includes:
• a pre-recorded module (15-30 minutes)
• a live mentor session (45-60minutes)
This keeps kids supported while still giving them flexibility.
How much time does the program take each week?
Most students spend around 2–3 hours per week between the module, live session, and working on their business.
Do parents need to be involved?
Not heavily. Many kids can complete the program independently, but younger students may need occasional help with things like setting up systems, uploading work, or brainstorming.
What if my child is shy or nervous about pitching?
Totally normal and actually one of the best reasons to join. We teach pitching in a supportive way and give students practice in small steps, so confidence builds naturally.
Will my child actually launch a real business?
Yes, by the end of the 13 weeks, students will have:
• a clear business idea
• a brand identity
• a basic marketing plan
• a landing page or social presence
• pitch experience
• a plan for donations
Some kids launch during the program, and others launch shortly after.
Who are the mentors?
Mentors include the Basic Bananas team, other successful entrepreneurs, and guest collaborators.
What is the giveback element?
Students donate a portion of their profits to help other children access education opportunities. They’ll learn how to build giving into their business model.
Is this program suitable for kids with no marketing experience?
Yes. Everything is taught from the beginning, in a kid-friendly way with tools like Canva and age-appropriate AI support included.
What do students need to participate?
• A computer or tablet
• Internet access
• A willingness to try new things
What happens at Pitch & Celebration Day?
Pitch Day is a live showcase where students present their business to mentors, families, and judges. It’s a celebration of effort, creativity, and impact, not a high-pressure competition.
What if we miss a live session?
No stress. While live sessions are strongly encouraged, students can catch up with the weekly module and continue building at their own pace.
How do we enroll?
Click the reserve your spot now button and we will reach out with next steps.
This program is designed for children aged 10 to 16 (can be younger) who are ready to learn independently and participate in group discussions. If you’re unsure if your child is the right fit, reach out, we’ll help you decide.
Does my child need a business idea before joining?
Nope! That’s part of the magic. We guide students through finding a problem they care about and turning it into a business idea step-by-step.
What kind of businesses can kids create?
Students can build a product, service, or small online business. Some create handmade products, digital downloads, simple services, or community-based ideas. The focus is on learning the process, not perfection.
Is this program live or self-paced?
It’s both. Each week includes:
• a pre-recorded module (15-30 minutes)
• a live mentor session (45-60minutes)
This keeps kids supported while still giving them flexibility.
How much time does the program take each week?
Most students spend around 2–3 hours per week between the module, live session, and working on their business.
Do parents need to be involved?
Not heavily. Many kids can complete the program independently, but younger students may need occasional help with things like setting up systems, uploading work, or brainstorming.
What if my child is shy or nervous about pitching?
Totally normal and actually one of the best reasons to join. We teach pitching in a supportive way and give students practice in small steps, so confidence builds naturally.
Will my child actually launch a real business?
Yes, by the end of the 13 weeks, students will have:
• a clear business idea
• a brand identity
• a basic marketing plan
• a landing page or social presence
• pitch experience
• a plan for donations
Some kids launch during the program, and others launch shortly after.
Who are the mentors?
Mentors include the Basic Bananas team, other successful entrepreneurs, and guest collaborators.
What is the giveback element?
Students donate a portion of their profits to help other children access education opportunities. They’ll learn how to build giving into their business model.
Is this program suitable for kids with no marketing experience?
Yes. Everything is taught from the beginning, in a kid-friendly way with tools like Canva and age-appropriate AI support included.
What do students need to participate?
• A computer or tablet
• Internet access
• A willingness to try new things
What happens at Pitch & Celebration Day?
Pitch Day is a live showcase where students present their business to mentors, families, and judges. It’s a celebration of effort, creativity, and impact, not a high-pressure competition.
What if we miss a live session?
No stress. While live sessions are strongly encouraged, students can catch up with the weekly module and continue building at their own pace.
How do we enroll?
Click the reserve your spot now button and we will reach out with next steps.
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Email:
support@basicbananas.com
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