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BUILDFest NYC 2024 Recap

Celebrating Innovation in the Big Apple

BUSTLING STUDENT MARKETPLACE

Twenty high school teams shared their businesses to an engaged crowd of 230 guests. Many teams sold out of their products!!! From emotional support teddy bears to eco-friendly haircare to kits designed to comfort those who fear flying, there was something for everyone at the Marketplace!

THRILLING PITCH COMPETITION

Our three finalists delivered compelling pitches to a panel of VIP judges. The competition was fierce, but Care Assist, a social enterprise founded to support the homeless population in NYC, emerged victorious and took home the grand prize of $2,000!

INSPIRING ALUMNI SPEECH

The culminating moment of the night was a stirring speech by BUILD alumni Mohamed Diallo who talked about how BUILD had impacted his life’s trajectory. In Mohamed’s words,

 

“BUILD played a pivotal role in nurturing my entrepreneurial spirit. It provided me with the guidance and exposure necessary to turn my dreams into reality.  From the moment I stepped foot into BUILD, I knew I was part of something special.”

Take a look at some insightful video clips from BUILDFest NYC. “Click” to view more creativity! 

Success Begins With You

BUILDFest NYC 2024

While BUILDFest NYC 2024 is over, we’re not done yet!  We’re close to reaching our $150,000 BUILDFest fundraising goal, and we need your help to get there. Please consider making a donation today. With your support, BUILD NYC can continue to empower youth like Mohamed to achieve their dreams. Together, we can build a brighter future!

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Career Success

To our BUILD students: Your hard work and creativity are always recognized. Stay steadfast in your goals, reach for the stars, and remember, the world is yours.

 
 

 

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Thank you to our judges for putting together a transformative pitch competition. Your dedication and encouraging words mean the world to BUILD and our students.

 

 

 

Opportunity

A heartfelt thank you to all BUILD staff for organizing an incredible event for our outstanding students. Your dedication is what propels us forward.

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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​

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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.