The Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition is a fun way to promote youth entrepreneurship which teaches important life skills including perseverance, self-confidence, and financial literacy. When young people succeed as entrepreneurs, they improve their own lives while contributing to the economic development of their local communities. The 'shark tank style' competition was created by Maya Hammerman, an entrepreneur and Campolindo High School student, to inspire kids in Contra Costa County to explore entrepreneurship. For information on the competition, click here.
Questions? Email: contracostasharktank@gmail.com
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"From the moment I got the finalist letter to the day I presented on the Contra Costa Shark Tank’s stage, the entrepreneurship journey has been extremely rewarding. To win the first-place prize is a dream come true, and I hope to continue inspiring fellow youth entrepreneurs to follow their passions and never give up. The best time to build a business is now, so what are you waiting for?"
“I’m beyond thrilled to be one of the winners of this competition after the countless hours I’ve spent perfecting my app. It was super exciting to get direct feedback from the judges and attendees about my business and how they would use it.”
"Contra Costa Shark Tank is a great opportunity and winning third place gives me the confidence to take this business to the next level and make STEM learning fun for all the kids (5- 12 years old). Also, it was a learning experience to present my views in front of such great judges and such a large audience."