THE ENTREPRENEURIAL STAGE
The top four BUILD finalist teams competing from NYC, Boston, California & DC.
JALENJAHN
A Luxury Streetwear Company on a mission to highlight youth and street culture in high fashion
END THE CYCLE
A comfortable and affordable type of jewelry that supports ending toxic cycles in your life
REST YA BACK
A durable and adjustable lumbar support cushion that is easily attachable to a wheelchair
STEMMATICS
Mission is to inspire young adults from under-resourced communities like ours to become passionate about STEM
The Do-Or-Dier Pitch Competition
The Do-or-Dier Visionary Foundation is sponsoring BUILD’s nationwide pitch competition for high school student businesses this year! BUILD student entrepreneurs from Bay Area, NYC, Boston and Metro DC created a 2-3 minute pitch this Spring and you can help us pick the top winning teams!
1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $5,000
3rd Place: $2,500
4th Place: $2,500
Do-or-Dier’s theme for this year is “See it, Believe it & Do it”! Student teams were asked to speak to a challenge they have overcome, talk about the vision they have for their own lives and how are they using entrepreneurship to chart their lives!
Our four finalist teams worked with their peers and mentors to develop these innovative business ideas! A major milestone in their entrepreneurial journey is when students pitch to external judges to receive seed funding. This year, YOU can help us determine the winning team of the Do-Or-Dier Pitch Competition! The students prepared their prototype, reviewed the cost of goods sold, and put together a financial ask. Cast your vote for your favorite pitch to make sure your favorite student team wins the grand Do-Or-Dier Visionary Foundation prize! The top finalist team will not only win $10,000 but also be interviewed by Do-Or-Dier’s very own Rob Dyrdek on his podcast this summer!
BUILD’s mission is to ignite the potential of youth in under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial mindsets, and Opportunity. We help students become the CEO of their own lives.
We envision a world where all students—regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or neighborhood— develop the skills and connections needed to achieve economic power and freedom.
We are building entrepreneurial mindsets and skills for youth in communities that are underserved, overlooked, and underestimated. With a 20 year proven track record of providing an award-winning, innovative entrepreneurship program, BUILD is uniquely positioned to build a new generation of entrepreneurs.
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