Neocons In The Making - Now They Are Indoctrinating Our Kids

Fifth graders learn business basics By RACHEL KONRAD, AP Business Writer
Fri Feb 16, 3:16 PM ET

SAN FRANCISCO - Like any ambitious entrepreneur, Amy Lee has created a global marketing plan, approved the product manufacturing specifications and memorized a business pitch to venture capitalists.

"I'm nervous, but I think I can get people to invest," said the president and founder of Friends Forever Bracelet Inc., a jewelry retailer that plans a major Internet advertising campaign in China.

After a brief conversation with investors, she walked away with $32 in fake currency — no treasure for a Silicon Valley executive, but a proud fortune for an 11-year-old girl.

At the end of the month, they all sell their bracelets to fourth graders. Whichever team makes the most make-believe "BizBucks" wins the contest, and everyone celebrates with a big party sponsored jointly by San Francisco-based software company Salesforce.com and BizWorld Foundation, a nonprofit founded by a local venture capitalist.

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