BUILDFest Boston 2025
Tuesday, May 27
5:30 - 8:00PM EST
Fenway Park
4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215
Can't attend? Please consider making a gift.
A inspiring event celebrating 25 years of BUILDing legacy and impact.
BUILDFest, our culminating event of the year, celebrates the accomplishments of student entrepreneurs from across the Boston metro area. During the course of the evening, you will get a first-hand look at how BUILD’s entrepreneurship-based program is imbuing youth with the
skills they need for success in school, the workforce, and life.
Meet BUILD entrepreneurs at the Student Marketplace
At the Marketplace, you will have a chance to learn about the companies BUILD students have launched and buy their products.
Watch BUILD students shine at the Pitch Competition Finals
Share the excitement as the top four teams pitch their businesses, Shark Tank-style, before a panel of VIP judges. You’ll have a chance to vote for your favorite team.
Meet Our MC For The Night: Jack Lepiarz
Local Media Personality & Circus Performer
Meet our VIP Speakers
BUILD Alumni Speakers
Katio Barbosa
Babson University ’25
Karol Mendoza
BUILD Development & Communications Intern
Jeralmi Canela
BUILD Development & Communications Intern
Joshua Ramgeet
BUILD Boston Associate Board Member
Community Leaders
Cynthia Orellana
President & CEO
Mass Mentoring Project
Sep Salimi
VP, Silicon Valley Bank
BUILD Boston Associate Board Member
Dominic Copeland
Teacher
Another Course to College
Roy Hirshland
Chairman, North American Brokerage
Savills North America
Meet the Pitch Competition Judges
Tracey Wheeler Noonan
Former CEO of Wicked Cupcakes
Matthew Slater
Former NE Patriots Player
Myke Connolly
Realistic CEO and Stand Out Truck
Mikey Connolly
Realistic CEO
BUILD Boston Annual Partners
A huge thank you to our annual partners that continue to make impact throughout the year with our students.
Be an event sponsor
Join us as a sponsor to help us continue to provide high-quality entrepreneurship education to our students.
BUILD Boston Partner Schools
A huge thank you to our school partners that continue to make impact throughout the year with our students.
