Thryve Next™
Founders, Inventors & Future Owners
Thryve Next™ develops young people who invent, build, and launch — the next generation of founders, product creators, and owners in an AI-driven economy.
This is not exposure for its own sake. Students ship real work — prototypes, products, and ventures — while learning the judgment and ethics that responsible ownership demands.
Program Objectives
Shift young people from technology consumers to technology creators
Develop founders, inventors, and product builders — not just future employees
Produce real builds, prototypes, and intellectual property owned by students
Open pathways to ownership for young people historically left out of the innovation economy
Core Focus Areas
Foundations of AI and machine learning
Prompt engineering and problem-solving
Digital citizenship, ethics, and online responsibility
Creativity, collaboration, and leadership development
Delivery Methods
The Forge
A hands-on innovation program where students turn ideas into real technology through immersive learning sprints.
Students build games, create AI applications, and develop real-world projects — no prior experience required.
Explore The ForgeCurrent Sprints:
- Build Your Own Game
- Build Your Own AI / ML Application
January 2026 Sprints now open for interest.
Thryve Jr. Code Lab
A modern, kid-friendly coding education platform that prioritizes learning, guidance, and conceptual understanding.
Python-first, AI-guided, and Chromebook-friendly. Perfect for ages 8-16 with no prior experience required.
Explore Code LabLearning Tracks:
- Coding Foundations — Python basics through blocks and text
- AI & Machine Learning — Hands-on experiments with real models
AI Coach guides students to discover solutions themselves.
Target Population
Middle school, high school, and young adult learners, with a focus on students from historically excluded or underserved communities.
Shape the Next Generation
Help young leaders build the skills they need to thrive in tomorrow's world.