Your dream. $100,000. Let’s do this.

Show what’s possible when you bet on yourself. Challenge starts January 1.

1. Sign up for Stanley

2. Post your video

3. Verify your video

Hit play. Get hyped.

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What you can win when you say yes to your dream.

Grand Prize. One Winner. $100,000.

Imagine all your expenses paid for one year. You’ll also get:

Stan Pro and Stanley for Instagram for one year
Five one-hour coaching and mentorship sessions with Stan Ambassadors
A media budget to promote your brand/business across social channels

Stan Pro (ARV $948), Stanley Coach (ARV $565), 1 Year (ARV: $2,677) Quantity 5, 1-hour coaching and mentorship sessions with Stan Ambassadors (ARV: $12,500.00)  Paid Ad Spend to Promote Their Brand/Business (Up to $5,000/mo × 3 months) (ARV $15,000)

Runner-Up Prize. 5 Winners. $10,000.

Each runner-up gets 10K to build their dream, as well as:

Five one-hour coaching and mentorship sessions with Stan Ambassadors
Stan Pro or Stanley for Instagram for a year

PICK ONE: Stan Pro (ARV $948), Stanley Coach (ARV $565), - 1 Year (ARV: $2,677) Qty 5 1-hour coaching and mentorship sessions with Stan Ambassadors (ARV: $12,500.00)

*No Purchase necessary. Void where Prohibited. ARV: $248,497 USD. For full Official Rules, visit daretodream.stan.store/officalrules.

What is Dare to Dream?

Imagine you wake up tomorrow with all your expenses covered. No bills. No rent. For one whole year. This is your opportunity to build your dream.

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Dream

Make a video explaining the how and why of your ideal business.

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Let the world see your vision! See below for all necessary rules.

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Inspire

Follow other participants, see what they’re making, spread good vibes.

How to enter

For the best shot at winning 100K, we want you to understand exactly what’s required. Each of these steps must be completed for your submission to be eligible. We will start accepting video submissions on January 1st, 2026.

Meet Stanley, your partner for growth on Instagram

Get started on building habits that support your dream. You must sign up for Stanley for Instagram before January 31st, 2026.

Hit record. Share your dream.

We will start accepting video submissions on January 1st. Use the hashtag #StanDareToDream26 and tag @stanforcreators. Videos must be under 2 minutes and posted on a public Instagram or TikTok account.

Confirm your submission

Our last must: once your video is live, you must fill out this entire form to ensure you are eligible. The submission form will be available January 1st, 2026.

Submission Form

Mark your calendars

January 1st 2026

Videos can be submitted. Get in early and start the new year living your dream!

January 31st, 2026

Challenge ends! You have until the last day of January to submit.

February 20th, 2026

Winners notified via email and DM from @StanForCreators!

Febuary 23rd, 2026

Winners will be announced on @StanForCreators on Instagram,

How to tell a great story

It sounds simple. Record a video, hit post, and you’re all set. We’re Creators too, and we know it’s not always that easy. That’s why we crafted these questions to help you frame a narrative that best reflects who you are and what you’re trying to achieve. Read them, reflect on them, then answer them as openly and honestly as you can. You got this.

What's your dream and how does it fire you up?
How will $100K help make your dream a reality?
How will your dream impact your life and your community?

Introducing Stanley

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Stanley serves your dream.

Your partner for growth on Instagram that gets you out of the chat loop and into the action. Now offering a 14 day free trial.

Join for Early Access

See Clearly

Understand what’s working and why, so every moves feels intentional.

Grow Purposely

Connect creativity to results — without losing authenticity.

Stay Consistent

Turn goals into simple actions that build real momentum.

Feel Supported

Get the right nudge, question, or reminder exactly when it’s needed.

The greats want to see you win.

Our investors, Steven Bartlett and Gary Vaynerchuk rally you into the Dare to Dream Challenge.

Because a dream is only the beginning. What you do next is what defines you.

Steven Bartlett

Investor, Entrepreneur, host of Diary of a CEO

Your dreams don't have to be big, they have to be yours.

Gary Vaynerchuk

Investor and Entrepreneur

FAQ

How do I win?
To be eligible you must sign up for Stanley (try it out, it’s a great way to gain insight and take action on your submission video, your business, and your growth on social). Your Dare to Dream video can be no more than two minutes long (remember, attention spans are wildly short on the internet). The video must be posted on a public Instagram or TikTok account and tag @stanforcreators and use the hashtag #StanDareToDream26. You’ll need to fill out a form verifying your DOB (you must be at least 18 years old to participate) and location. Failure to complete any of these steps will disqualify you. The challenge is only open to entrants who are legal residents of the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and all U.S. territories and possessions), Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates (within a Free Zone Establishment), or United Kingdom.
When does the challenge start? When does it end?
New year, new me! You can submit your video as early as 12:00 a.m. PST on January 1st, 2026. For all our procrastinators out there (we see you, we love you) the challenge deadline is 11:59 p.m. PST on January 31st, 2026.
What are you looking for?
There are four elements we want to see in your video: Authenticity, Impact, Alignment, and Storytelling. 
- Authenticity is about reflecting who you really are and how personally connected you are to your business or business concept.
- You can think of Impact as the ripple effect. Who will your business help? How are you lifting up communities?
- Alignment is how your vision fits in with our own here at Stan. Our values are: Creator First, Be Resilient, Take Ownership, Be Empathetic, Data-Driven, Spark Joy, and Integrity. The closer you match our own values the better.
- Finally, Storytelling. This is both the simple stuff (have a beginning, middle, and end, please) and the more complex. Can you demonstrate the potential for growth in yourself and those who engage with your business in a two minute (or less!) video?
What if I don’t have a business yet?
No worries! Dare to Dream is here to help you launch the business you always knew you could pull off. Starting from zero might even make your video more compelling. If you’re just starting out or want to reinvigorate your brand or business, check out Stanley, your partner for growth on Instagram. He understands your voice and helps you stay accountable and consistent when crafting content.
Do I need a big following?
Absolutely not. Dare to Dream is about the impact you’re going to make in your community and beyond, not your number of followers. Dare to Dream is about showing the power of your unique story. It’s how we genuinely connect with others and inspire them to take the next big leap in their own life. We want to create virtuous cycle of hope, possibility, and action for everyone—not just big names.
Can I enter more than once?
We appreciate that enthusiasm but that’s a hard no. Only one video can be submitted per participant. Multiple entries will result in immediate disqualification.
How will I be contacted if I win?
The top 6 winners will then be contacted directly via email or phone. Be sure to check your inbox after the giveaway closes!
When will winners be selected?
The Top 6 winners will be selected by February 20, 2026, and the Grand Prize winner will be announced by February 23, 2026, via phone call, email, and Stan’s official social media channels. YOU MUST RESPOND WITHIN 5 DAYS OF OUR CONTACT in order to claim your prize, otherwise it will go to the next runner-up

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Open to residents of United States (excluding Puerto Rico and all U.S. territories and possessions), Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates (within a Free Zone Establishment), or United Kingdom who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Begins 12:01 a.m. PT on 01/01/26 and ends 11:59 p.m. PT on 01/31/26. To enter, download the Sponsor’s mobile app Stanley and create an account, or have started a trial to Stanley, or be an active Stan store user, post no longer than a 2 minute video on Instagram or TikTok about a motivational personal story and tag @StanForCreators and use the hashtag #StanDaretoDream26 and complete the form at daretodream.stan.store/form. One grand prize winner will receive a cash prize in the amount of $100,000 a one year subscription to Stan Pro + Stanley coach + mentorship sessions with Stan Ambassadors and paid Ad Spend to Promote Their Brand/Business ($5,000/mo × 3 months) (ARV $15,000). 5 runner ups up will each receive a cash prize of $10,000, the option of one of our Products free for 1 year Stan Pro (ARV $948) OR Stanley Coach (ARV $565) OR Stanley LinkedIn (ARV $1,164) + 5 1-hour mentorship sessions with Stan Ambassadors (ARV: $12,500.00). [The aggregate value of all prizes for the grand prize winners and all runners-up = $248,497]. For full Official Rules, visit daretodream.stan.store/officalrules. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Sponsor: Find Community, Inc., d/b/a Stan Sponsor: Find Community, Inc.

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