Dreams in a FLASH

DESCRIBE YOUR PROJECT

Dreams in A FLASH is a contest where high school youth are to learn and investigate one African American inventor, philosopher, activists, and/or business/social entrepreneur. Based on their research, students are to create an all inclusive socially conscious business venture, product, or social campaign/initiative giving a formally written business plan, displaying the innovation of their historic re-invention. Groups are expected to explain in depth what their venture is, their plans of implementation, the historical information & connection to the present day, the present & future impact of their venture, and what community interaction & participation will take place as a result of the business.

Stage 1: Groups (2-5 people) enter business plans where entrepreneurs & educators vote for their top 20 ventures. Stage 2: Top 20 elected groups create 5 minute (max) video pitch, uploaded to the web where the public will view & vote on the their favorites. Videos must include what the venture is, plans of implementation, historical information & connection, & present/future impact. 8 finalists will move to final stage. Stage 3: Top 8 ventures participate in a Live business presentation/elimination expo where a winner is chosen. Winners will receive funding, mentors, recognition, and more to actually start & complete these ventures.

Where does your project take place?: Philadelphia, PA

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