Philadelphia, PA, September 23, 2024 – BUILD.org, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth in under-resourced communities through entrepreneurship education for the last 25 years, is excited to announce its participation in the inaugural GSVxPennState Global Impact Forum with a dynamic panel titled “BUILDing Generation Entrepreneur: AI Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurial Leaders.” The panel will take place on September 24, 2024 from 9:40-10:30 am ET at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It will feature four dynamic speakers integrating the fields of education, AI, entrepreneurship, and technology as they explore access and innovation. This cross-sector panel brings together educator and youth voices to share real-world insights on co-designing solutions that serve marginalized communities. They will discuss actionable strategies to better equip youth for success in college, careers, and life.
“We are thrilled to bring together such an amazing group of thought leaders to discuss how AI and entrepreneurship education can drive transformational change,” said Thais Rezende, CEO at BUILD. “At BUILD, we believe that all students, regardless of their background, deserve access to the tools and opportunities to lead and innovate. This panel embodies that belief and will showcase how ethical AI can be a catalyst for creating the leaders of tomorrow.”
The panel will include a stellar lineup of speakers who are at the forefront of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship:
- BUILD Alumna, Yazmin Padilla-Alvarez – A former BUILD student, Stanford graduate in computer science, and current Master’s student at the University of Southern California (USC).
- Principal Rahh – Educational leader and founder of Knowlej, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing learning and combating chronic absenteeism through AI integration.
- Danae Mobley – CEO of Coded By, a trailblazer in tech and entrepreneurship who is working to diversify the next generation of tech and startup leaders.
- Mo Foster – Senior Program Manager, Product Development at BUILD, who will moderate the conversation.
“I’m proud to participate as a panelist in BUILD’s session as we share the same vision—empowering youth and educators in under-resourced communities by giving them the tools, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed in life.”, said Principal Amen Rahh, founder at Knowlej. “We use AI to boost attendance and engagement in schools through culture-building challenges and incentives. BUILD’s entrepreneurial offerings are exactly the kind of relevant real-world experiences that keep youth engaged and focused on their future. Together, we’re teaching students not only to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world, but also to see themselves as leaders and innovators, no matter their background.”
BUILD is also hosting an interactive workshop on September 24, 2024, 2:00pm ET, featuring BUILD’s FamBiz CEO Simulation Game. Proudly supported by Comcast NBCUniversal, BUILD’s FamBiz is a dynamic, experiential learning opportunity that introduces youth to key entrepreneurial skills infused with social-emotional learning. Participants will engage in friendly competition as they become the CEO of a struggling family business. They will have the chance to turn a profit while balancing personal, team, and community health and develop an understanding of the key terms needed to launch a successful business.
About BUILD:
Founded in 1999, BUILD is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the power of youth from under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial mindsets, and Opportunity. BUILD utilizes entrepreneurship education to elevate youth and propel them to academic and career success while empowering them to to become the CEO of their own lives. BUILD has trained over 1,500 educators in over 1,000 cities across the US. Last year, BUILD reached over 55,000 high school students via their digital offerings like FamBiz CEO Simulation Game, powered by Comcast/NBC Universal, and Design Challenge and in-school entrepreneurship programming. For more information, visit www.build.org.
About GSVxPenn State Global Impact Forum:
As the inaugural GSVxPennState event, The Global Impact Forum is a 3.5-day summit that will bring together local high school students, higher education students, and global thought leaders from pre-K, higher education, entrepreneurship, investment, and AI/ed-tech industry leaders to build broader networks and stronger connections across the world designed to empower and accelerate positive change. For more information, please visit www.globalimpactforum.org.
