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March 15, 2021

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SPOTLIGHT ON YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

Square1 Startup Pitch Contest Open to ALL Area High School Students Square1, where ideas start and grow, is excited to announce that the 4th Annual NEXT […]

June 15, 2020

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Square1 Announces Winners of 2020 NEXT High School Pitch contest.

This year’s program saw more than 30 schools and 600 students participate in Greater Cincinnati’s region-wide innovation and work skills development program. Contest successfully moved online […]

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Congratulations to all student participants and wi

Congratulations to all student participants and winners in the 2021 pitch competition! We cannot wait to see where your innovative minds will take you💡If you were not able to watch the event live, you can watch by clicking the link in our bio, or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXvvrkfpAzo

There’s still time to RSVP to our virtual NEXT F

There’s still time to RSVP to our virtual NEXT Final Pitch event where students will present their innovative business ideas to a panel of live judges! RSVP at https://ideastartgrow.networkforgood.com

Mike Venerable, CEO at Cincy Tech has this advice

Mike Venerable, CEO at Cincy Tech has this advice for NEXT students, "If you're interested in a startup environment, you don't have to be the idea person!" We teach NEXT students that there are multiple ways to be entrepreneurial whether or not that involves starting a business!

Check out our students’ winning business ideas at our virtual final pitch event next Tuesday April 27th! RSVP at https://ideastartgrow.networkforgood.com

#startupcincy #entrepreneurship #winningideas #entrepreneur

The NEXT final pitch competition is coming up on A

The NEXT final pitch competition is coming up on April 27th at 12:40p.m, where students will present their innovative business ideas to a panel of live judges and their peers! A big thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible and supporting our young entrepreneurs!

Learn more and RSVP at https://ideastartgrow.com/next/event/

#youthdevelopment #youngentrepreneur #startupcincy

"You don't have to be a brain scientist, but you h

"You don't have to be a brain scientist, but you have to have guts!" Excellent advice from Kris Knochelmann, Kenton County Judge and Owner at Schneller & Knochelmann HVAC for our NEXT students as they prepare for the Final Pitch competition where they will present their business pitches to a live panel of judges and their peers! The competition will be April 27th at 12:40 p.m. To RSVP to the event or learn about ways to support our entrepreneurs visit https://ideastartgrow.com/next/event/

#entrepreneur #youthempowerment #youthdevelopment #highschoolentrepreneur

“I don’t think there’s a city or region that

“I don’t think there’s a city or region that’s more exciting to build a business” @daveknox, CEO of @natureswillow and co founder of @gobrandery speaks to the advantages of starting a business in Cincinnati. Check out the full interview on our YouTube or Facebook page!
#entrepreneurship #startupcincy #youthdevelopment #careerplanning

"Good entrepreneurs do what they do because they w

"Good entrepreneurs do what they do because they want to change the world!" @tarekkamil , CEO and Founder of Cerkl talks about his entrepreneurial mindset, insight on what makes Cincinnati a unique climate for startups, and advice for kids wondering if entrepreneurship is the right path for them. Check out the full interview at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vKBsdMdcIiE

#entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmindset #youthempowerment #innovation

“Building strong relationships is such an import

“Building strong relationships is such an important part of being successful as an entrepreneur” Valuable advice from Sue Baggott, President at Power Within Consulting!

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsLHI68Ybl4 to view the full interview where Sue speaks about her entrepreneurial journey, and offers firsthand insight to students on planning their futures!

#womeninbusiness #youthempowerment #entrepreneurship #femaleentrepreneur

Increased academic performance is a key outcome th

Increased academic performance is a key outcome that students experience from the NEXT program! #youthempowerment #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneureducation #youthdevelopment

“Find something that you want to get up and do a

“Find something that you want to get up and do at 7am on a Saturday because you love it!” Excellent advice from Jackie Reau, CEO at @gamedaypr on picking a career path.

We are honored to present her with the Entrepreneur Engagement Award at our NEXT final pitch competition on April 27th! Support our high school entrepreneurs by buying tickets and donating at https://ideastartgrow.com/next/event/ #femalefounders #startupmindset #youthempowerment

“You will have self doubt, you will have fear...

“You will have self doubt, you will have fear... that’s normal! Powerful advice for aspiring entrepreneurs from Kendra Ramirez, CEO AT Digital agency. Check out the full interview on our Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube!

This month we are celebrating female founders! Ken

This month we are celebrating female founders! Kendra Ramirez is the founder and CEO of Digital Agency, where she is an expert at helping companies leverage digital platforms.

In our interview with Kendra speaks about her journey of starting her own business, and the roadblocks she overcame to get where she is today. She offers valuable advice to aspiring young entrepreneurs. Thank you for your insight! @kendraramirez

Check out the full interview on our YouTube, Facebook or LinkedIn.

#femalefounders #internationalwomensday #startup #womeninbusiness #femaleentrepreneur

Happy International Women’s Day!Women are a driv

Happy International Women’s Day!Women are a driving force in today’s economy and are starting and running more businesses than ever before. Stay tuned this month as we celebrate inspiring female entrepreneurs though our interview series. (Source: fundera.com) #internationalwomensday #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #femaleentrepreneur

“Find what is your reason to get up in the morni

“Find what is your reason to get up in the morning, and find a way to get into that business” Neal Hoffman, founder of @menschonabench and competitor on @sharktankabc offers his advice on finding success as an entrepreneur. Check out the full video at https://youtu.be/p60ED_l1Tlo. #youthdevelopment #entrepreneur #innovation #youngentrepreneur #youthempowerment

"Getting young people inspired to do any and every

"Getting young people inspired to do any and everything!" Barbara Smith, President at Journey Steel, Inc speaks to the value of receiving an entrepreneurship education through the NEXT program. #youthempowerment #youthdevelopment #entrepreneur #blackowned #startup

The NEXT program equips students with resources an

The NEXT program equips students with resources and guidance to turn their ideas into viable business plans! #empoweredyouth #entreprenuership #startupbusiness #youngbusinessowner

Today’s student spotlight is Noemi, a student at

Today’s student spotlight is Noemi, a student at Finneytown High School. By participating in NEXT, Noemi gained the confidence to pursue her business idea. Noemi currently operates her own startup business! #youthempowerment #entrepreneurlife #blackownedbusiness #blackhistorymonth #startup

“You can’t take no for an answer!” One piece

“You can’t take no for an answer!” One piece of powerful advice that Eric Glenn has for aspiring entrepreneurs. Check out the full interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWp28Grnsx4 #youthdevelopment #blackownedbusiness #entreprenuermindset #startupbusiness

Here are the top 10 skills for entrepreneurs accor

Here are the top 10 skills for entrepreneurs according to Forbes. These are skills that students gain through the NEXT program to help prepare them to enter the workforce! #youthdevelopment #youngentreprenuer #startupbusiness #innovativethinkers

“Be willing to understand and listen to the wisd

“Be willing to understand and listen to the wisdom that others have,” advice Eric Glenn, Owner Operator at Penn Station, for aspiring entrepreneurs in our NEXT program! Listen to the full interview at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MWp28Grnsx4 #youngentrepreneur #blackownedbusiness #startupbusiness #startupcincy #blackentrepreneurs

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