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.
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
Module
Learning Focus
Outcome
1
1
Welcome Week: Testing Your Ideas & Market Research
Welcome Week: Testing Your Ideas & Market Research
- Understand what entrepreneurship is & why entrepreneurs matter
- Identify problems you want to solve
- Explore gaps/opportunities in the market
- Evaluate what can be improved in existing products/services
- Research current solutions and competitors
- Analyze what’s working well and what isn’t
- Develop potential solutions to the problems you uncover
- Use market research to explore, test, and refine your ideas
- Intro into charity
Kids identify problems they care about
Understanding that entrepreneurship is all about solving problems.
Understand how they can use their business to give back.
Discuss already available solutions, consider whether their product serves a real need & collect feedback to improve their idea.
AI tools and peers to research.
Understanding that entrepreneurship is all about solving problems.
Understand how they can use their business to give back.
Discuss already available solutions, consider whether their product serves a real need & collect feedback to improve their idea.
AI tools and peers to research.
2
2
Customer Research
Customer Research
- What are you selling?
- Who is going to buy your product/service?
- What characteristics do they have?
- What are their buying habits?
Create customer persona
Examples: Uber (do people want to ride with strangers?)
Examples: Uber (do people want to ride with strangers?)
3
3
Building Your Prototype/ Product/Service
Building Your Prototype/ Product/Service
- Understanding product, features, uses
example: Oceanlovers
Test prototype and get feedback from mentor and peers.
4
4
Brand Strategy
Brand Strategy
- Purpose statement
- Brand identity, name and design
- Differentiation
Design a business name, logo, and tagline.
Use AI and Canva tools to create.
Use AI and Canva tools to create.
5
5
Marketing Magic Part 1
Marketing Magic Part 1
- Introduction to marketing & promotion
- Metrics: sign ups, traffic (clicks), conversion rates, follows
- Build a simple landing page using AI with Libbie Ray
Landing page with pre-order or waiting list.
6
6
Marketing Magic Part 2
Marketing Magic Part 2
- The Marketing Ecosystem™
Explain the overarching structure and importance.
7
7
Marketing Magic Part 3
Marketing Magic Part 3
- Social media strategies
- AI for content creation
- Paid digital strategies
- Partnerships
Create social media accounts, create content plans & use AI to create first posts. Explore paid digital strategies, advertising and partnerships to share their product
8
8
Sales & Pitching
Sales & Pitching
- Learning that every sale can help create change - how much are they able to donate to charity
- Learn the basics of pitching
Learn how to pitch
Hustle - you have to make it happen! Don’t rely on referrals.
Practice pitching.
Hustle - you have to make it happen! Don’t rely on referrals.
Practice pitching.
9
9
Money Matters
Money Matters
Basics of:
- Budgeting
- Profit
- Price
- Donations
Build a simple business budget and learn about donating a portion of profits.
10
10
Showcase & Celebration Day
Showcase & Celebration Day
- Pitch
- Share
- Celebrate
- Recognize contribution to charity
Present their business and giveback aspect to mentors, families, and judges. Receive feedback and recognition
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
Program Dates: July 21st to September 25th 2026
Plus a virtual showcase day after school holidays.
Your mentors for The Brighter Future...
Your mentors for The Brighter Future...
This program is led by our directors - Franziska Iseli 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 who believes business is one of the most powerful tools we have to create meaningful change in the world.
As co-founder of Basic Bananas, Oceanlovers, and Moments of Humanity, Franziska has spent her life turning bold ideas into real-world impact. From running kids’ entrepreneurship programs that ignite the next generation of changemakers, to leading impact initiatives at the United Nations to tackle global challenges through the power of business.
Awarded Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the author of four bestselling books, including The Courage Map (with a foreword by Richard Branson), she’s an idea-generation machine who thrives on solving complex, meaningful problems.
Franziska brings infectious energy, down-to-earth wisdom, and a deep passion for helping young entrepreneurs stay curious, think creatively, and build businesses that make a difference.
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.
Joel Farmer is the founder of Scale My Business and a business growth expert who knows what it takes to build something from the ground up.
For over 25 years, Joel has been turning big ideas into real, thriving businesses, growing teams of 40+ people and helping business owners around the world do the same.
As the dad of two entrepreneurial sons, Joel knows firsthand how to inspire the next generation to think like business owners. As a mentor, coach, and educator, he has a gift for breaking down the secrets of successful businesses in ways that are fun, practical, and genuinely exciting.
Perfect for young minds ready to build something amazing.
Nic Thomas is a passionate educator and entrepreneur who believes that curiosity and problem-solving are the foundations of every great business idea.
Working with an amazing team at Scope Training, Nic has built a business around helping others succeed and there’s nowhere he loves doing that more than with young, emerging entrepreneurs.
As someone deeply passionate about inspiring the next generation, Nic knows that the best entrepreneurs aren’t just born with big ideas. They’re kids who ask great questions, tackle challenges head-on, and never stop exploring what’s possible.
When he’s not sparking that entrepreneurial fire in others, you’ll find him travelling to new places or catching a wave, always staying curious, just like he encourages every young entrepreneur to do.
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 and Christo Hall, 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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