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Join us as we launch a movement to change the future of education and opportunity through youth entrepreneurship

March 25, 2021

5:30 PM PST/8:30PM EST

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About the event

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!

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BUILD Partner Outreach Kit

We invite you and your colleagues to join us virtually on Thursday, March 25th at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT for BUILDFest 2021. This 1hr 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. Together with our dedicated sponsors, the evening will spark a movement to change the future of education and build equity and opportunity for students of color across America. This year, with your support, we have been sharing the BUILD program and our free educational resources to create a wave across our country that inspires a new generation: Generation Entrepreneur. This 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 virtual guests and are asking for YOUR support in helping us spread the word and reach our goal. In addition to sharing the invitation below with your colleagues, I’ve also included a link here to event posts that can be shared via your corporate and/or personal social media accounts.   


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As a supporter of BUILD.org, we are thrilled to invite our trustees and friends to join virtually on Thursday, March 25th for BUILDFest 2021.

This 1hr 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. This year, we are proud to support BUILD as together we launch a $15M “Gen E” campaign to inspire the next generation of innovators, trail-blazers, and change-makers: Generation Entrepreneur.


Dont miss the virtual event of the year! Join us on March 25th and register here to attend.

 

 

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! 

 

About BUILD:

 

BUILD uses entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of youth in under-resourced communities and equip them for high school, college and career success.BUILD serves 2,000 students annually in the San Francisco Bay Area, L.A., N.Y.C., Boston, and Washington D.C., and is expanding its digital offerings to reach tens of thousands of students in cities all across the US. Discover more at www.BUILD.org.

 


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Corporate Social Posts

 

1: [Company Name]  invites you to join us on March 25th for BUILDfest National 2021, a virtual showcase of Generation Entrepreneur: the next generation of innovators, trail-blazers, and change-makers. As a proud sponsor of BUILD.org, we encourage everyone to join us to hear powerful student stories from our high school entrepreneurs and their personal journeys as they’ve worked to create solutions for the greatest challenges of our century. BUILD.org/buildfest

2: As a supporter of BUILD.org, [Company Name] is thrilled to invite you to join us virtually on Thursday, March 25th for BUILDfest 2021. Be inspired by the next generation of innovators, trail-blazers, and change-makers: Generation Entrepreneur. This 45-minute virtual event will feature powerful student stories from our high school entrepreneurs and their personal journeys as they’ve worked to create solutions for the greatest challenges of our century.




Short Social Messages

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


Medium Social Messages

Many of us have talked about the importance of supporting racial equity and social justice. If you believe in the power of entrepreneurship and education to drive change, consider supporting BUILD (build.org/about) which is an amazing organization that inspires the next generation of innovators, trail-blazers, and change-makers: Generation Entrepreneur! To learn more, please join me virtually on Thursday March 25th at 8:30pm PT/ 5:30pm ET. Discover more and register today at www.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


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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.