LEMONADE STAND

THIS SUMMER, BUILD WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS.

A summer business lab for big ideas, bold founders and brands in the making.

Welcome to LEMONADE STAND by STATEMENT, a three-month business-building experience for founders, creatives and future industry shapers. Think summer camp, but smarter.

What It Is

A hands-on, high-vibe program for ambitious founders looking to turn ideas into traction. We meet once a month in person (Toronto) and hold scheduled 1:1s, drop-in brainstorms and guided sprints throughout the summer. You’ll get community, tools, real-time strategy and the chance to build something extraordinary.

What You’ll Get

  • Monthly Founder Roundtables (in-person)

  • 1:1 Strategy Calls with Matthew Celestial

  • Pre-recorded Masterclasses on brand-building, resilience, and scale

  • Weekly Prompts + Challenges to move your idea forward

  • Feedback on Decks, Messaging, or Launch Plans

  • Opportunity for future collaboration with Statement Worldwide

PROGRAM DETAILS

WHEN: July 7, 2025 – September 8, 2025
WHERE: Hybrid (In-person in Toronto + virtual access)
WHO: Founders, creatives, early-stage entrepreneurs, and brand thinkers
COST: Free to apply. Limited spots. Some accepted founders may be offered a partnership opportunity.

Theme This Year

RESILIENCE, INNOVATION & THE BRANDS THAT LAST.

We'll explore what it means to build during a time of uncertainty, tariffs, AI and changing global markets. And most importantly, how creative thinking becomes your competitive edge.

From Matthew Celestial

“I built every part of Statement Worldwide from nothing.

Just a laptop and a deep belief that brands should matter. Lemonade Stand is the summer I wish I had when I started.

It’s creative camp for the kind of founder who refuses to give up.”

PROGRAM FEE

This summer, we’re waiving the program fee ($600 CAD) to open the door for bold thinkers and overlooked builders. That means zero cost to participate, just bring your ambition, your idea and your full commitment. Because we believe that some of the brightest ideas come from people who’ve never been given a shot.

HOW TO APPLY

Spots are extremely limited. We’re only accepting a handful of founders for Summer 2025.
Submit a short Letter of Interest (max 500 words) as a PDF or Word doc.

Selected participants will receive an email.

READY TO APPLY?

Deadline: June 30, 2025
Email: lemonadestand@statementworldwide.com