Moonshot Young Leaders Camp

Holistic accelerator for the next generation of changemakers.

The Camp brings together 100 young, purpose-driven leaders and expert mentors from around the globe for a transformative experience. The gathering nurtures innovation and collaboration, fosters creativity and connection, and builds skills and commitment to addressing complex global challenges. Apply till May 14.
2025
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Timeline

July 13
Arrivals to Prague
July 13
Arrivals to Prague
July 14
Youth Innovation Summit
July 14
Youth Innovation Summit
July 15
Nelahozeves Castle
July 15
Nelahozeves Castle
July 16
Learning Train to Ostrava
July 16
Learning Train to Ostrava
July 17, 18
Colors of Ostrava
July 17, 18
Colors of Ostrava
July 19
Departures
July 19
Departures

About The 2025 Moonshot Young Leaders Camp

We've designed an immersive learning journey for young leaders and their mentors to guide them through the foundational principles of leadership and the practical development of impactful social ventures.
By creating immersive classrooms in art galleries, museums, and festivals, we encourage thought-provoking conversations and sensory experiences that unleash the creativity of our young leaders. They passionately ideate and debate, learn from each other, and reflect on their experiences. They find new connections and identify resources to develop their projects and meet their potential to effect profound positive change in their communities and beyond.

Moderators

Moderators, who designed the curriculum, lead thought provoking discussions in the seminar rooms and guided the cohorts through the program.
Nike Irwin
Managing Director. Civil Society Fellowship
Tommy Loper
Vice President Enterprise Development, The Aspen Institute
Ranji Nagaswami
Chief Executive / Investment Officer at leading global asset management firms
Dele Olojede
Founder & Host at Africa in the World
Heather Sonn
Director, Gamiro Investment Group
Chris Valeras
Founding Partner at Riverwood Capital, Moonshot Board Member

Mentors

Global C-Suite leaders mentored young social innovators, and gained insights into the significant challenges that the next generation faces. Our collective aim is to enhance leadership skills and advance their social ventures.
Yemi A.D.
Founder & CEO, Moonshot Platform Inc.
Jan Bednar
Shipmonk Founder & Moonshot Board Member
Alexander Braun
Managing Director, SKDK and Moonshot founding partner
Yvonne Campbell
Strategic Business Development & Grantmaking Consultant
Katie Fitzgerald
Managing director of Aspen Challenge
Radhikaraje Gaekwad
Vice President Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya, Trustee Maharaja Fatesingn Museum
Andrea Hoffmanová
Deputy Mayor, Ostrava City
Joshin Raghubar
Chairperson at iKineo Ventures
Shane Ryan MBE
Senior Strategy Advisor to the National lottery community fund, an international consultant
Andrea Piana
CEO, Piana Technology
Michael Sonnen
Creator & Producer “Nothing to See Here: Watts”
Ondřej Šimetka
Member of the Senate of the Parliament, Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department

Benefits of attending

Alongside direct mentorship from global leaders and hands-on leadership workshops, our young leaders experience a unique environment that nurtures both their project and their personal growth, setting them apart in the world of social innovation.
Transformational Growth
Empowering young leaders to unleash their potential for positive change.
Global Network
Connecting diverse minds, fostering collaboration, and creating a powerful network of changemakers.
Safe Space
Nurturing authenticity, vulnerability, and open dialogue to create meaningful connections and transformative experiences.
Accelerating Projects
Young leaders and accomplished mentors team up to drive tangible change in communities worldwide.

Main program activities

The camp program encompassed five distinct types of learning experiences, each tailored to different needs, talents, skills, and levels of introspection.
Thought-Provoking Seminars
Our young leader's engaged in circular seated discussions centered around readings from thought-provoking authors and fostered a deeper understanding of complex topics.
Embodied Leadership Workshops
Inspired by Yemi A.D.'s philosophy that "Knowledge is just a rumor until it lives in the body," these workshops integrated practical exercises that encouraged leaders to embody their knowledge authentically.
Small Groups
Teams of 2-3 young leaders and a mentor collaborated to discuss their social ventures, and identified strategies to overcome obstacles they face.
Keynotes & Panels
Moonshotters participate in interactive discussions in public forums. At the New York stage of the Melting Pot conference, an event open to guests of the Colours of Ostrava music festival, new ideas and diverse perspectives take center stage.
Calibrations
Moonshotters have opportunities to dive into inner work with the guidance of experts in mind, body, and soul. Exercises including breath-work, sound-healing, movement, body language, and more, aim to align and enhance personal well-being.

Venues

The spaces where Moonshot hosts its learning experiences are a vital and integral part of the program's transformative effect. Each location is deliberately chosen to connect with the curriculum, creating unforgettable moments where the subject matter is not only learned but truly experienced. This immersive approach not only enriches learning but also accentuates the unique characters and values of our young participants, making each interaction profoundly personal and impactful.
Prague
Nelahozeves Castle
Lobkowicz Palace
Private learning train to Ostrava
Ostrava
National museum of Argiculture
NYC STAGE / Melting Pot
Colours of Ostrava Festival

Venues

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Prague

Our Young Leaders can reflect and connect with each other at this riverside retreat.

Colors of Ostrava

Our Young Leaders can reflect and connect with each other at this riverside retreat.

Stay tuned for Information on Moonshot Camp 2025

The Moonshot Young Leaders camp in the Czech Republic 2024 has now concluded, and we are now preparing for the Moonshot Camp in 2025. Please check back for updates and in the meantime join our newsletter!
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We help our community through the generous support of our partners and patrons.
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Česká Spořitelna
Město Ostrava
ersam
Varelas Family Foundation
Ministerstvo Dopravy České republiky
České dráhy
Lobkowicz Family
Tilia
Czechinvest
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JAN Bednář
SIMONA Kijonková
Francesca Dominika Kolowrat
IVANA Tykač
Sean Bielat
JANE Sun
Taavet Hinrikus
Pavel Steiner
Ondřej Šimetka
Michal Menšík
Marcel Soural
Jan Russ
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