In September 2024, USC Iovine and Young Academy students participated in the Founders Bootcamp. As a cornerstone of the yearlong Innovation Quest, the Founders Bootcamp hosted over 75 Academy students, both in-person and virtually, to hear founders’ stories about general startup challenges like obtaining funding and transforming ideas into a sustainable business and beyond. Featured speakers included Sarah Brand, Director of Media at Science Inc., and Hans Yang, General Manager at Microsoft for Startups.