By Jeremy P, Camille W - January 19, 2025
SVYEP hosted the New-Star Showcase: Pre-Alpha K-12 Innovations Pitch Event at the Global AI Pitch Summit hosted by the Bay Area Founders Club on Jan. 12.
Over 1000 entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and students attended the summit at the Plug & Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale. SVYEP hosted a booth and boba fundraiser for visitors, and officers Bretton Lam and Camille Wang presented the pitch for SVYEP to a panel of investors and judges. SVYEP Design Manager Sophia Liu also presented her own business, EcoFamily. The young entrepreneurs and student organizations presented their projects to investors with the opportunity to secure funding
The morning before the pitch event featured an informative workshop, “Mastering Your VC Pitch: From Vision to Value,” with professors from Stanford University who shared their insights into crafting a winning venture capital pitch based on personal experiences.
The afternoon pitch event provided a platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations and ideas in front of a panel of investors, startup mentors, and industry leaders. Each participant had a set time limit to present their concept, outline their strategy, and highlight their impact. The judges evaluated the pitches based on not only the product but also the pitch, offering valuable feedback to the contestants to refine their ventures.
Through this competition, the vent fostered connections between students and professionals.
The event not only allowed participants to receive feedback, but it served as a stepping stone for gaining mentorship, funding, and future opportunities. It combines creativity, innovation, and ambition to highlight the next generation of entrepreneurs, reinforcing SVYEP’s mission to empower students through business and leadership.
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