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06/16/2026

Vote now! https://my.reviewr.com/s2/showcase/MottMillion

Help decide the People’s Choice winners of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge!

Watch videos from the top 60 student ideas selected from more than 3,700 submissions nationwide and vote for your favorite. The two ideas with the most votes will each earn a $2,500 People’s Choice award.

Vote by 2 p.m. on June 16: https://my.reviewr.com/s2/showcase/MottMillion.

06/15/2026

The road to the NFTE National Showcase has officially reached its final stop!

Our 2026 Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase season concluded with the Capital Region Showcase, where young innovators presented ventures designed to address everyday challenges and improve their communities.

Congratulations to the students advancing to represent the Capital Region in New York City this fall:

🏆 Celia Salsbury and Giabella Catello of Frances Scott Key Elementary-Middle School in Baltimore, creators of Perfectly Padded, custom strap cushions that make carrying heavy bags more comfortable without sacrificing style.

🏆 Bria White of Oxon Hill High School in Prince George’s County, Maryland, creator of Social Charge, a wearable LED pin that displays a user's social battery level to help reduce social burnout.

The event also celebrated members of the NFTE community whose dedication helps make these opportunities possible:

• EY, Corporate Volunteer of the Year
• NFTE alumnus Darius Davie, founder of Groom Guy, Individual Volunteer of the Year
• Jerome Kyler of IDEA Public Charter School, Rookie Teacher of the Year
• Deneen Moore McDonald, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for her years of service as a veteran NFTE educator

Thank you to all of the students, educators, volunteers, judges, and supporters who made this showcase season such a success. We look forward to bringing our regional champions together in New York City this fall to celebrate the next generation of entrepreneurs.

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Grant of Southeast for his recent appearance on What Is Rich? Live! Listen as he tells the story of a young entrepreneur he continues to mentor.

06/10/2026

Congratulations to the outstanding young entrepreneurs who competed at this week's New England Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase!

🏆 Isla Hughes (Ipswich High School) — Nova Guide, an adaptive study co-pilot designed to support students with executive function challenges.

🥈 Natasha Aguilar (Keefe Regional Technical School) — Extension Emporium, providing customizable hair extensions for individuals experiencing alopecia or thinning hair.

🥉 Jonathan Chouvelon (Ipswich High School) — Verapath, a platform that helps patients identify in-network providers for healthcare referrals.

Isla and Natasha will advance to represent New England at the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase in New York City this fall!

A huge thank you to our judges, Michael Azzollini (EY), Victoria-Leigh Parisi (NFTE alumna and Mass General Brigham Health Plan), and Angel Burgado (Santander), for supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

06/05/2026

The journey to the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase continued this week at the New York Metro showcase, where students showcased innovative business ideas inspired by the needs of their communities.

Congratulations to our top two finishers, who will advance to represent the Mid-Atlantic region at the National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase in New York City this fall:

🏆 Brandon Garcia of Atmosphere Academy Public Charter Schools won first place with ProspectPath, a recruiting platform that helps overlooked student-athletes in underserved communities gain the tools and exposure needed to pursue college scholarships.

🥈 Abiha Haider of the Jewish Renaissance Foundation won second place with Noor Makers, which offers creative, hands-on workshops that help young people connect with their Muslim faith.

Congratulations also to:
🥉 Nicholas Ortiz of Academy of Finance & Enterprise for Postura
⭐ Errol Ramsammy of Passaic Arts & Science Charter School & Sciences Charter High School for Omnisight

Thank you to UBS for hosting this year's event, and congratulations to our 2026 Mid-Atlantic Volunteers of the Year, UBS and Joel Barnett, for their outstanding commitment to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

We can't wait to see Brandon and Abiha take the national stage this fall!

06/03/2026

Sustainability and AI took center stage at the Bay Area Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase this weekend, where students pitched ventures designed to solve real-world challenges.

Congratulations to our first-place winner, Saumit Pathak of Silver Creek High School School in San Jose, whose business, LeftoSense, uses AI to scan and analyze food to determine whether it is safe to eat. Saumit will go on to represent the Bay Area at the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge this fall in New York City!

Congratulations also to our runners-up:
🥈 Leo Le and Kathy Cheung of Abraham Lincoln High School for BamBrush, a bamboo toothbrush with coconut-fiber bristles that offers a plastic-free hygiene solution.
🥉 Rizqin Jahan for Sortify, an AI-powered platform that organizes files, enables smart search, and synchronizes across devices.

We were also proud to honor Imani Butler as our Bay Area Teacher of the Year. Imani's dedication to entrepreneurship education has empowered countless students, including this year's first-place champion, and continues to inspire the next generation of innovators and changemakers.

Thank you to EY for hosting this year's event and helping create an unforgettable experience for our students, educators, volunteers, and supporters. We can't wait to see what's next for these young entrepreneurs!

06/02/2026

⚾ New York, show up for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Join NFTE at the Mets vs. Red Sox game on July 10 at Citi Field, where NFTE will be honored as the nonprofit of the game. When you purchase your ticket through our link, a portion of every sale goes directly toward supporting NFTE students and entrepreneurship programs across New York City.

⏰ Flash sale alert: discounted tickets are now available through June 10.

Your ticket helps young people build business ideas, strengthen career-ready skills, and gain the confidence to shape their futures.

Bring your family, friends, or fellow baseball fans and join us for an exciting night at the ballpark — all while supporting NYC youth.

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://okt.to/b8iRdP

We hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Elian Gutierrez, first-place winner at the NFTE LA Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase, for Little Miss — a period product pouch designed for accessibility, convenience, and confidence. Elian will represent Los Angeles at the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase this fall in New York City. 👏🗽

Congratulations also to our other outstanding student entrepreneurs:
🥈 Alicia Tri — JobWix
🥉 Bella Li — Naviu
⭐ Paula Espinoza & Berbury Hernandez — Neurox

We’re also proud to recognize Jalina Chatzipantsios of Nightingale Middle School as NFTE LA Teacher of the Year, and Tori Pappas and EverBank as our Volunteers of the Year.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of LA’s young people. The future is bright. 💡✨

05/29/2026

Calling all Dallas-area volunteers! NFTE is looking for in person mentors and judges to support BizCamp students this June at UNT Dallas.

Spend a few hours helping young entrepreneurs develop their business ideas, practice their pitches, and prepare for competition. Your encouragement and expertise can make a real difference.

📍 UNT Dallas
7300 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX

Coaching Sessions
June 4, 11 & 17 | 9:30–11:00 AM CT

Competition Day Judging
June 18 | 12:30–3:00 PM CT

Whether you can join us as a coach or a judge, we’d love to have you.
Register here:
🔗 Coaching: https://okt.to/1CKJrR
🔗 Judging: https://okt.to/7zwcPC

Know someone in Dallas who would be a great fit? Tag them below!

05/27/2026

The NFTE Philadelphia Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase with Mastery Schools brought together incredible student pitches, thoughtful judging, and a lot to celebrate.

Congratulations to our student winners:
- Za’miiaah McKnight, Christian Rich, Jaini Vargas Gomez, and Dyland Ventura from Mastery Schools Thomas Campus, who won the Fast Pitch competition with Auto-LOCK
- Nassata Gbapo from Mastery Schools Simon Gratz Campus, who won the Runner-up competition with GSTEP
- Sierra Hampton from Mastery Schools Pickett Campus, who won the Most Improved Student competition with Glow Green

We were also proud to recognize Joel Barnett as NFTE’s Individual Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding commitment to supporting NFTE students in Philadelphia.

Thank you to our partners at Mastery Schools and everyone who helped make this event such a memorable celebration of youth entrepreneurship.