MAC Foundation × Girls Inc. of Omaha
Rising CEOs Summer Sprint
Transforming Ideas into Businesses. Building the Next Generation of Leaders.
An intensive two-week entrepreneurship experience designed to help young women transform their ideas into market-ready business concepts.
Dates
July 15 – 31, 2026
Schedule
Mon– Fri: 1 – 4 PM
Location
Girls Inc. of Omaha
Presented at the Rising CEOs Summer Sprint Summit — July 31, 2026. Additional recognition awards available.
From Idea to Pitch in Two Weeks
About the Program
The Rising CEOs Summer Sprint is the MAC Foundation's intensive entrepreneurship experience, presented in partnership with Girls Inc. of Omaha. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and real pitch training, participants move from idea to execution in just ten days.
Rising CEOs is the MAC Foundation's flagship youth entrepreneurship program — designed to empower young leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers in their communities.
By the end of the Sprint, every participant will have developed a validated business concept, created a professional pitch deck, and presented before a live panel of judges, mentors, and community supporters at the Rising CEOs Summer Sprint Summit.
Our Mission
Provide equitable access to entrepreneurship education and economic opportunity — while building leadership, financial literacy, communication, and problem-solving skills in the next generation.
Program Highlights
Participants work through every stage of building a business — identifying a real problem, shaping a solution, and presenting it professionally. No prior business experience needed.
Entrepreneurship Fundamentals
Learn the foundations of business development and how to identify real problems worth solving in your community.
Business Concept Development
Define your idea, build a value proposition, and create a simple business plan — with guidance every step of the way.
Pitch Training
Build a professional pitch deck and sharpen your public speaking skills ahead of the Summit presentation.
Mentor Network
Connect with entrepreneurs and business professionals who will guide, challenge, and champion your ideas.
Leadership Development
Develop the confidence, communication skills, and entrepreneurial mindset to carry you beyond the program.
$500
Pitch Competition Prize
Present your concept before a live panel of judges, family, and community leaders — with real prizes on the line. Leave with a validated concept, a certificate, and a network you'll carry forward
Who Can Participate
Eligibility & Ideal Participants
The Rising CEOs Summer Sprint is designed for motivated young women who are ready to commit to a two-week intensive experience.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be between the ages of 13 and 18
- Be currently enrolled in middle or high school
- Be recruited and vetted through Girls Inc. of Omaha
- Complete the Rising CEOs intake form
- Commit to attending the full two-week program
Sign Up Now
Register via the private link provided by the MAC Foundation through Girls Inc. of Omaha. There is no external application process for this specific partnership. All participants will be selected through Girls Inc. of Omaha.
Ideal Participant Profile
We are looking for young leaders who are:
Community-Minded
Students from all backgrounds who are passionate about creating positive change and advancing economic opportunity.
Entrepreneurially Curious
Students who have a business idea or a strong desire to learn how businesses are created and grown.
Committed to Growth
Participants who can fully engage in the two-week intensive experience and complete all required activities.
Program Schedule
Parent/Guardian Orientation (Mandatory)
A mandatory Parent/Guardian Orientation will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, from 1:00–1:30 PM. Parents/guardians will learn about the Rising CEOs x Girls Inc. Summer Sprint, program expectations, and how to support their participant. A Zoom orientation meeting link will be included in the confirmation email sent after registrationAttendance by at least one parent or guardian is required.
Rising CEOs Summer Sprint
Dates
July 15 – July 31, 2026
Days
Monday – Friday
Hours
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location
Girls Inc. of Omaha
Duration
2 Weeks · 13 Sessions
Summit & Pitch Competition
The culminating event where every participant pitches their business idea before a live panel of judges, community leaders, and supporters.
Date
July 31, 2026
Format
Live Business Pitch Competition
Audience
Judges, Family & Community
Why Entrepreneurship Matters
Entrepreneurship empowers young people to think creatively, solve problems, build confidence, and create economic opportunities for themselves and their communities.
The MAC Foundation and Girls Inc. of Omaha invest in programs like Rising CEOs Summer Sprint because we believe the next generation of innovators, founders, and community leaders is already here — they just need the tools, the space, and the people who believe in them.
The Rising CEOs Summer Sprint is more than a summer camp—it is a launchpad for the next generation of innovators, founders, and community leaders.
What you'll leave with
What Students Will Create
Every participant leaves the Rising CEOs Summer Sprint with tangible proof of their work — and the confidence to keep building. By the conclusion of the Summer Sprint, every participant will leave with:
01
A validated business concept
A real idea, shaped and stress-tested through the program's workshops.
02
A simple business plan
A structured document covering value proposition, customers, and basics of operations.
03
A professional pitch deck
Presentation-ready slides built and refined with expert guidance.
04
Leadership & communication skills
Sharpened public speaking, critical thinking, and team collaboration.
05
A certificate of completion
Official recognition of your achievement from the MAC Foundation.
06
A network of mentors and peers
Relationships with entrepreneurs, professionals, and fellow participants that last beyond July.
ABOUT
MAC Foundation
The MAC Foundation is committed to empowering, connecting, and elevating youth and underserved communities through entrepreneurship, workforce development, leadership training, and economic opportunity programs. Rising CEOs is its flagship youth entrepreneurship initiative.
Girls Inc. of Omaha
Girls Inc. of Omaha inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold — providing programs and advocacy that help young women thrive. All participants in the Rising CEOs Summer Sprint are recruited and selected through Girls Inc. of Omaha.
Ready to Build Your Business?
Registration is through Girls Inc. of Omaha. Spots are limited — reach out to Girls Inc. or the MAC Foundation to get started.
Questions?
For more information about the Rising CEOs Summer Sprint, contact the MAC Foundation team.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fundmac.org
