Where bold ideas meet real opportunity.

Teens pitch. Teens sell. Leaders invest. Futures ignite.

Saturday, November 22

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Venue/Location

Applications Close: November 15

WHAT IS THE TEENPRENEUR PITCH FEST?

A high-energy event for teen founders and creators.

You can pitch your business idea to real investors and set up a marketplace booth to sell your products or services.

This one-day event is designed to help teens develop business skills, gain confidence, and experience entrepreneurship in action.

You’ll gain:

  • Expert feedback on your business and presentation

  • Real-world exposure and networking

  • A live platform to sell your products and build your brand

  • Prizes, mentorship, and media exposure

EVENT OPTIONS

Option Includes Cost

$10

  • Pitch Competition Entry

  • 3–5-min live pitch to judges

  • Booth in the Teenpreneur Marketplace

  • Access to Pitch Training Deck + Prep Workshop

$5

  • Marketplace Booth Only

  • Booth in the Teenpreneur Marketplace (no pitch)

FREE

  • Audience Admission

  • Watch the pitches, support young entrepreneurs, shop the booths

HOW IT WORKS

  • Apply by Nov 15

  • Get your Pitch Deck & Booth Info via email

  • Prep using the Teenpreneur Pitch Training Deck

  • Show Up Ready on November 22

  • Pitch + Sell + Network

  • Celebrate at the Awards!

EVENT SCHEDULE

  • 9:00 – 10:00 AM — Teenpreneur Marketplace Opens Shop, connect, and support local teen businesses.

  • 10:00 AM — Welcome with Debbie Hart & Baron Baptiste Inspiration and kickoff from two powerful leaders.

  • 10:10 – 10:30 AM — Celebrity Guest Speaker: Rachelle Brooke Smith Actress, producer, and founder of Unbreakable, Rachelle inspires young entrepreneurs to lead with courage, confidence, and authenticity.

  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Pitch Competition Teen entrepreneurs pitch live to a panel of judges while the audience cheers them on.

  • 12:00 – 12:15 PM — Judges Deliberation & Prizes Announced

  • 12:15 – 1:00 PM — Teenpreneur Marketplace Reopens Final chance to shop, sell, and celebrate!

JUDGING & PRIZES

Judging Criteria:

  • Clarity

  • Creativity

  • Feasibility

  • Market Fit

  • Presentation

Prizes:

  • Grand Prize: $100+ Mentorship + Media Feature Goes to 6 teens

  • Category Awards: Best Social Impact, Best Product, Audience Favorite

  • All Finalists: Feedback sheet, pro photos, and exposure the business community

THE TEENPRENEUR MARKETPLACE

The Marketplace runs before and after the pitch competition, giving every teen a chance to showcase and sell their products, art, or services to attendees.

Bring your creativity, set up your booth, and start making real-world sales!

Booth spots are limited — reserve early.

PITCH TRAINING DECK & WORKSHOP

Every registered pitcher receives:

  • The official Teenpreneur Pitch Training Deck

  • Access to a live Pitch Prep Workshop (with templates and tips)

You’ll learn how to:

  • Structure your pitch for maximum impact

  • Speak with clarity and confidence

  • Hook your audience and investors

MEET THE JUDGES