SAN FRANCISCO, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As BUILD.org embarks
on its 25th year, it proudly showcases the next generation of
entrepreneurial changemakers through its innovative BUILDFest
events in Bay Area, Pittsburgh,
Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Boston, and New York
City over the next month. BUILD, a national nonprofit
organization, is on a mission to use entrepreneurship to ignite the
potential of youth from under-resourced communities, enabling them
to build career success, entrepreneurial mindsets, and opportunity.
BUILDFest events serve as vibrant celebrations of the
transformational power of youth entrepreneurship, redefining
education and creating opportunities for middle and high school
students in under-resourced communities.
Upcoming BUILDFest events this month:
BUILDFest Bay Area – May 9, 2024 -
Tomorrow!
Mark your calendars for tomorrow, Thursday,
May 9th as BUILDFest Bay Area takes center stage at the
beautiful Northeastern University,
Oakland campus. Witness four high
school finalist teams from across the Bay Area pitch their
innovative business ideas to VIP judges!
BUILDFest SWPA – May 15, 2024
On Wednesday, May 15th, the energy at
the Energy Innovation Center will be palpable as student business
teams gather for BUILDFest SWPA, the culminating event of the 3rd
Annual SWPA Youth Pitch Competition! Be there to witness the final
three teams go head-to-head in front of VIP judges and join for a
pre-showcase of semi-finalist team business ideas.
BUILDFest Los Angeles – May 21,
2024
Save the date of Tuesday, May 21st as
BUILDFest Los Angeles takes center stage at Loyola Marymount University from 5-8pm PST. Three high school finalists out of
more than 35 across LAUSD will compete in the final round and the
evening also includes an exciting dialog featuring VIPs sharing
real-world expertise using AI and gamification to transform
education.
BUILDFest D.C. – May 22, 2024
Join BUILD Metro DC on Wednesday, May
22nd for our annual BUILDFest Pitch Challenge hosted at the
Capital Turnaround in SW DC. Student teams will present their
business plans to the audience plus a pre-competition Student
Business Expo and Showcase, where attendees will have the
opportunity to meet student entrepreneurs and purchase their unique
products.
BUILDFest Boston – May 30,
2024
On Thursday, May 30th, Artist for
Humanity - EpiCenter will come alive with the energy of teams from
Boston and Randolph public schools pitching their
business ideas. Event participants can also shop through incredible
student products before the pitch event!
BUILDFest New York – June 5,
2024
Close out the BUILDFest season with a bang at BUILDFest New York on
Wednesday, June 5th at the historic
Andrew Freedman Home. Guests will
have the opportunity to meet our youth and learn about their
businesses at the Student Marketplace and the evening will conclude
with a Shark Tank-like pitch competition.
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of BUILDing legacy and impact,
shaping a future where every student's potential is unleashed—one
student at a time.
Media Contacts:
Julie Tumasz
BUILD, Director of Marketing
jtumasz@build.org
571-481-8117
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