🌟CONGRATULATIONS to all the incredible Make an Impact students (now first time founders) and esteemed judges who made the Make an Impact Program an outstanding success!🌟

‍

To the students - your drive, dedication, and innovative spirit have been nothing short of inspiring. Throughout the entrepreneurship journey, you demonstrated resilience, creativity, and a passion for making a positive impact on the world. Your commitment to learning and growing as entrepreneurs is truly commendable.

‍

🙌 A special shout-out to our esteemed judges A. Cathleen Greiner PHD, Bracy Fuentes, Art Robbins, Ulises Garcia, Ed.D. and Tristen Tucker who played a pivotal role in guiding and evaluating the remarkable companies presented during the final competition. Your expertise, feedback, and mentorship have undoubtedly contributed to the development of these budding entrepreneurs.

‍

🏆We are thrilled to announce that, after rigorous competition and compelling pitches, three exceptional student teams have emerged as finalists: CoinCrafters Edu (1st Place), InkBound (2nd Place) and Healthy Life Happy Life (3rd Place). These talented teams will advance to the final Sunrise Venture Pitch Competition summit we are sponsoring in April, where they will have the opportunity to pitch on a larger stage. 🚀

‍

A heartfelt thank you to North Orange County Community College District Center for Entrepreneurship, Vital Link, and NorthSTAR OC, for making the MAKE AN IMPACT program possible. Let's keep supporting and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs!