Moonshot Young Leaders Camp

Holistic accelerator for the next generation of changemakers.
Applications for the Moonshot Young Leaders Camp 2025 have closed for this year. Applications for the Moonshot Awards are still open, and winners and finalists of the 2025 Moonshot Awards will be invited to the Moonshot Young Leaders Camp 2026. Apply for the Moonshot Awards before July 18!

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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.

Chris Varelas

Founding Partner at Riverwood Capital, Moonshot Board Member

Dele Olojede

Founder & Host at Africa in the World Pulitzer Prize winner

Heather Sonn

Director, Gamiro Investment Group

Nike Irwin

Managing Director. Civil Society Fellowship

Ranji Nagaswami

Chief Executive / Investment Officer at leading global asset management firms

Tommy Loper

Vice President Enterprise Development, The Aspen Institute

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.

Alexander Braun

Managing Director, SKDK and Moonshot founding partner

Amdrew Grey

General Partner, Tilia Impact Ventues

Andrea Hoffmanová

Deputy Mayor, Ostrava City

Andrea Piana

CEO, Piana Technology

Beth Goff- McMillan

CEO, Henry Crown Fellow of Aspen Institute, Advocate

Brett Howley

Senior program manager for the Aspen Challenge

Daniel Snow

Founder, RapTV

Ien Chi

Korean American filmmaker, speaker, and the former Creative Director of Jubilee Media.

Jan Bednar

Shipmonk Founder & Moonshot Board Member

Jennifer Bradshaw

Peace and Security Specialist - U.S. Department of State

Jenny Huang

Founder & CEO - ArtZen Life

Joshin Raghubar

Chairperson at iKineo Ventures

Kat Fotovat

Senior Official, Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues, U.S. Department of State

Katie Fitzgerald

Managing director of Aspen Challenge

Michael Sonnen

Creator & Producer “Nothing to See Here: Watts”

Ondřej Šimetka

Member of the Senate of the Parliament, Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department

Radhikaraje Gaekwad

Vice President Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya, Trustee Maharaja Fatesingn Museum

Ruben Omar Hernandez

Partial Chief Investment Officer, Perinatal Power Foundation, IKIAM Foundation, Uncommon Wealth Endowment

Sabrina Pourmand

Member Board of Directors, The Philanthropy Workshop

Shane Ryan MBE

Senior Strategy Advisor to the National lottery community fund, an international consultant

Sheila Marcelo

co-founder and CEO of Ohai.ai

Tokunboh Ishmael

Managing Partner at Alitheia Capital

Yvone Hao

COO and CFO of PillPack

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.

Our support

We help our community through the generous support of our partners and patrons.

The event is held under the under the auspices of Minister of Transport Martin Kupka.