Join us as we launch a movement to change the future of education and opportunity through youth entrepreneurship
Join us on March 25th, 2021 for the premiere of BUILDFest National: BUILDing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs where we’ll showcase regional finalists of BUILD’s COVID-19 Virtual Design Challenges with some exciting appearances from VIP Coaches and special guests.
You won’t want to miss this interactive experience hosted by Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, and political commentator, Baratunde Thurston!
We are turning BUILD National’s once exclusive event into a free, live stream 40-45 min show that will be aired across the country. We are excited to share the BUILD program and our Open Educational Resources to create a wave across our country that inspires a new generation: Generation Entrepreneur.
We are excited to invite you and your extended network to join us virtually on Thursday, March 25th at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT as we launch BUILDFest National, a movement to change the future of education and opportunity in America. Our event will publicly launch BUILD’s $15M campaign to BUILD Gen E – the next generation of innovators, trail-blazers, and change-makers.
We have an ambitious goal of reaching 5,000 viewers and are asking for YOUR support in helping us spread the word and reach our goal. We need all staff, board members and mentors to do the following 3 things during the month of February.
Talking Points for Your Video:
Dear XXX,
As you may know, I’m incredibly proud of my work at BUILD.org for the last X years. I am excited to invite you to join me virtually as my guest on Thursday, March 25th for BUILDFest, a nationwide event.
This 1 hour virtual event will feature powerful student stories from BUILD’s high school entrepreneurs as they share their personal journeys creating solutions for the greatest challenge of our century. BUILDfest will also launch our $15M “Gen E” campaign to inspire the next generation of innovators, trail-blazers, and change-makers: Generation Entrepreneur.
This show is bound to be the virtual event of the year! Please reply to this email and let me know if you are able to attend. You must also register here to receive the event link and to show your support for youth entrepreneurship.
When: Thursday, March 25th at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT (45 min show)
Where: Virtually anywhere!
Who: You, your friends and family, and a community of entrepreneurs from around the world!
P.S. Please share the event link broadly with your friends, family and colleagues. My fellow BUILDers and I have an ambitious goal of 5,000 attendees from across the country and around the world
Short and medium social messages for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Text
BUILDfest National 2021. You will meet Gen E, a generation of entrepreneurs ready to rewrite the narrative of who they are and what they are capable of. BUILD.org/BUILDfest |
Change isn’t inevitable. It’s intentional. Support the young entrepreneurs who are turning moments into movements. Hear the stories of the young change-makers, risk-takers, and trailblazers across the nation. BUILD.org/BUILDfest |
It is the time. Let’s redefine everything. Think with a fresh perspective. It will require all of us to inspire and build a new generation to lead us. Are you ready to meet that new generation of entrepreneurs – Gen E? Join us on March 25th for BUILDfest 2021. BUILD.org/BUILDfest |
On March 25th, you will be introduced to a new generation – Gen E. A generation no longer interested in fighting the old, but focused on building the new. Young leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit, a mindset of giving more than taking, and of choosing the future over the present. Don’t miss it. BUILD.org/BUILDfest |
On March 25th, you have the opportunity to help us BUILD Gen E, a generation of entrepreneurs who are ready to rewrite the narrative of who they are and what they are capable of. Join BUILD to lead the charge to reimagine public education during the pandemic. BUILD.org/BUILDfest |
On March 25th, the youth of Gen E invite you to hear their stories of resilience. The time to start is now; join us as we build GEN E together. Generation Entrepreneur. We are Gen E – a new generation of entrepreneurs. BUILD.org/BUILDfest |
March 25th. Witness the birth of a generation: Gen E – a new generation of entrepreneurs, trail-blazers, and change-makers. Our student entrepreneurs invite YOU to hear their resilience and success stories through pandemic and remote learning. Three top student teams will pitch their innovative digital solutions. Gen E is stepping up to tell their story. Be there. BUILD.org/BUILDfest |
On March 25th, 12 young entrepreneurs will share how they overcame, persisted, and innovated in COVID. Join us virtually to discover how these youth pivoted by creating digital solutions for their communities in the pandemic. Watch how these high school students used their entrepreneurial mindset to invent for a world struggling with isolation. They are Gen E –– the entrepreneurs we need –– and our best hope to build the future. BUILD.org/BUILDfest |
On March 25th, join BUILD to hear young entrepreneurs’ personal perspectives solving the century’s greatest challenge. Young entrepreneurs across the nation created solutions to help people thrive mentally and physically in the midst of the pandemic. We invite you to join us at the virtual pitch showcase finale. BUILD.org/BUILDfest |
Any interested BUILD board members can email Jtumasz@BUILD.org to get your own personalized BUILDFest graphic for outreach
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