BUILD Teacher Referral Program

BUILD’s Teacher Referral Program 11/17/2025 Update Educator Referral Form To support you during the busy holiday season, we’re extending the deadline for the BUILD Teacher Referral Program to December 15, 2025 and […]
BUILD The Future 2025 Was A Huge Success!

BUILD The Future 2025 Recap, Highlights & Photos What an unforgettable night! From the lively student-led Sales Bazaar to the inspiring Pitch Competition on the outdoor stage, to the heartfelt […]
BUILD Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Empowering Youth Through Entrepreneurship Education

San Francisco, CA – September 29, 2025 – BUILD.org, a national nonprofit that empowers youth from under-resourced communities through entrepreneurship education, will celebrate its 25th anniversary by hosting BUILD the […]
BUILD Alum Shyanne Matthews Speaks at TEDx

BUILDFest DC was an incredible success, filled with energy and inspiration! ???? Our talented student entrepreneurs wowed us with their innovative projects and impressive dedication. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event unforgettable!
BUILDFest DC 2025 Recap

BUILDFest DC was an incredible success, filled with energy and inspiration! ???? Our talented student entrepreneurs wowed us with their innovative projects and impressive dedication. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event unforgettable!
America’s Young Entrepreneurs Shine at BUILDFest 2025: A National Celebration of Youth-Led Innovation

As BUILD.org embarks on its 25th year, it proudly showcases the next generation of entrepreneurial changemakers through its innovative BUILDFest events in Bay Area, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Boston, and New York City over the next month. BUILD, a national nonprofit organization, is on a mission to use entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of youth from under-resourced communities, enabling them to build career success, entrepreneurial mindsets, and opportunity. BUILDFest events serve as vibrant celebrations of the transformational power of youth entrepreneurship, redefining education and creating opportunities for middle and high school students in under-resourced communities.
BUILD.org CEO Thais Rezende Joins The Entrepreneurship Education Coalition on Capitol Hill

On April 28, 2025, BUILD.org’s very own CEO, Thais Rezende, was a part of the Entrepreneurship Education Coalition in Washington, D.C., in a high-impact congressional briefing titled “What is Entrepreneurship […]
Celebrating BUILD Alumnae for Women’s History Month

At BUILD, we’re proud to celebrate the remarkable women in our community who continue to lead with courage, creativity, and care. For Women’s History Month this year, we’re spotlighting four […]
Empowering Youth Through Entrepreneurship Education

We’re thrilled to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week with an interview on Comcast Newsmakers “Empowering Youth Through Entrepreneurship Education” with our Mid-Atlantic Regional Executive Director, Sybil Mimy-Wells! Thank you to longtime […]