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Meet the Fastest-Growing Demographic of Entrepreneurs!

Now, more than ever, is the time to make history and redefine what it means to be an Entrepreneur.

According to Hubspot, approximately 26% of Black Americans identify as Entrepreneurs—that makes them one of the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the U.S.

Their ability to influence their own outcomes empowers them to take ownership of their lives.

In 2021, these individuals are cultivating a space for diversity, equity, and inclusion to thrive in our rapidly changing world.

BUILD Graduates

We want to BUILD a Generation of Youth Entrepreneurs who have the skills to adapt, invent, and transform their ideas into opportunities that can make a difference in the world!

This is Generation Entrepreneur,
and they're here to stay.

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America’s Young Entrepreneurs Shine at BUILDFest 2025: A National Celebration of Youth-Led Innovation

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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, ...
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Today, April 28, 2025, BUILD.org’s very own CEO, Thais Rezende, will be part of a ...
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EY Hosts Successful BUILD LA Hackathon BUILD LA’s inaugural Hackathon event hosted at EY’s Downtown ...
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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.
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BUILD.org CEO Thais Rezende joins the Entrepreneurship Education Coalition on Capitol Hill

Today, April 28, 2025, BUILD.org’s very own CEO, Thais Rezende, will be part of a Entrepreneurship Education Coalition in Washington, D.C., in high-impact briefing titled “What is Entrepreneurship Education and […]
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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 […]
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