PASSION COMES IN MANY FORMS ON AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "STARTUP U," AIRING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th AT 5:00PM ET/PT

Alli Webb (Founder, Drybar) Is a Guest Speaker

Burbank, CA (September 4, 2015) - Shawn's desire to win lands him in hot water on an all-new episode of "Startup U," airing on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 5:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family.

In "6 Degrees to Nowhere," Tim makes it a point to stress to everyone that their individual passions can be the best motivator for success. The students visit Drybar where Founder Alli Webb shares her story, highlighting the fact that her business came from the heart, which ultimately led Drybar to grow from a small and mobile model into its current form. Never one to miss a chance to talk about her app, Sharon introduces Alli to Hotpoint, much to the annoyance of her classmates. Shawn is determined to win funding regardless of the rules, so he focuses on his original business idea, 6 Degrees, while enlisting Robbie to handle another proposal, RoundIt. But when Sequoia confronts Shawn about his dual business plans, he resents her questions and refuses to accept any suggestions. Meanwhile, Ana receives some unsettling news about her business in New York, which only adds to the pressure she has put on herself to succeed.

"Startup U" is produced by Ugly Brother Studios, a Sky Vision partner. Mike Duffy, Tim Duffy, Tim Draper, Perry Dance and Ted Iredell serve as executive producers.

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