FEATURED events

BUILD Events to Participate in Across the Nation

Past Events

Upcoming Events

Greater Pittsburgh Youth Pitch Competition

This youth entrepreneurship competition furthers the BUILD mission to arm our youth with real world experiences and skills. Students will be led through the human-centered design process to create and pitch their own business idea. Additionally, they’ll compete for cash prizes and a partner stipend. This competition will have teams from schools or community organizations […]

BUILDFest Bay Area 2023

Top student entrepreneurs will compete in front of a panel of VIP judges and hundreds of BUILD community members for cash prizes and start-up funds. This event will also feature a reception and Student Business Expo where guests will have the opportunity to meet BUILD’s student entrepreneurs and purchase their unique products. The event will […]

BUILDFest LA 2023

Top student entrepreneurs will compete in front of a panel of VIP judges and hundreds of BUILD community members for cash prizes and start-up funds. This event will also feature a reception and student business competition where guests will have the opportunity to meet BUILD’s student entrepreneurs and purchase their unique products. The event will […]

BUILDFest Boston 2023

Top student entrepreneurs will compete in front of a panel of VIP judges and hundreds of BUILD community members for cash prizes and start-up funds. This event will also feature a reception and student business competition where guests will have the opportunity to meet BUILD’s student entrepreneurs and purchase their unique products. The event will be followed […]

BUILDFest NYC 2023

Top student entrepreneurs will compete in front of a panel of VIP judges and hundreds of BUILD community members for cash prizes and start-up funds. This event will also feature a reception and Student Business Expo where guests will have the opportunity to meet BUILD’s student entrepreneurs and purchase their unique products. The event will […]

BUILDFest Metro D.C. 2023

Top student entrepreneurs will compete in front of a panel of VIP judges and hundreds of BUILD community members for cash prizes and start-up funds. This event will also feature a reception and Student Business Expo where guests will have the opportunity to meet BUILD’s student entrepreneurs and purchase their unique products. The event will […]

Be a Judge at DC’s Idea Pitches

Be a pitch judge/coach in Washington, D.C.! Choose any of our events to attend. Events are all in-person unless otherwise stated. Please check back regularly as events are added throughout the year. Students will pitch product ideas to collect feedback, flex their BUILD Spark Skills, and network!

Be a Coach for LA/Bay Area BUILDFest!

In less than two months, BUILD students will put their hard work on display as they present their business plans at BUILDFest! They need your help to get ready to take the big stage! Sign up for coaching sessions to help students refine their products and presentation skills. Then join us for BUILDFest to watch […]

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VIDEO PREPARATION GUIDELINES

HOW TO RECORD

1. iPhone, iPad, Zoom and Loom are all choices of recording tools for their video presentation 
2. Record with both students and their presentation in view
3. Record horizontally for the best view of the students and their presentation
4. Follow Presentation Diagram to the Right

PRESENTATION TIPS.

- Make eye contact with the camera
- Notecards may be used as cue cards
•Pro Tip: Notecards should avoid having a full script
- Even when you are not speaking, don’t forget the camera is still recording!
•Be aware of your body language while you and your business partners are speaking
- Everyone has an opportunity to speak
- Professional dress is encouraged
- Practice makes perfect
•Practice how you will transition from each speaker
•Project your voice when you speak​

Follow positioning format Above

Download a Sample of Our Curriculum

Fill out this form to receive a free sample of our curriculum and to receive occasional email updates on how to bring BUILD to your community.