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NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2026 Workshop 6: The final workshop of the season was Mock Pitches. Teams engaged in intense preparation for their final presentations and built confidence for the big stage ahead. Workshop 5: March 10th This workshop focused on advanced methodologies and final pitch preparation as teams prepared for Pitch Tank. Hosted at RHS-TV, the same studio where the final pitches will take place, students had the opportunity to rehearse in a real-world environment. This marked a turning point as teams sharpened their ideas, clarified their impact, and began thinking like true founders. Trident Winner: NAVA March 31th Pitch Tank: A Night of Impact Pitch Tank was an incredible evening filled with bold ideas and powerful storytelling. The business and alumni panels were AMAZING! Our finalists delivered outstanding pitches, showcasing confidence, clarity, and real impact. Thank you to everyone who contributed, supported, and participated. Your energy made it a truly special and unforgettable evening. EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON 2025-26 SEASON 2025-26 FINALISTS FINALISTS SEASON 2025-26 FINALISTS Hosted at
thesharkmakers.com l Contact: sharkmaker@connectit360.org or (727) 742-7332 In doing so, you are helping our students gain real-world business experience, fueling their creativity and empowering them to bring their ideas to life. Together, we are developing the changemakers of tomorrow. Support Our Teams Final Pitches: Final Pitches (a closed event) is just around the corner, where our finalists will take the stage and present their product and venture. The excitement and anticipation are high as students get ready for this defining moment. It’s the culmination of their hard work, and a powerful step forward in their entrepreneurial journey! Join us as we celebrate this season’s SharkMakers and announce our winning teams, recognizing the innovation, growth, and impact of our students. Our mentors and students showed up in a powerful way at the Valspar Tournament, volunteering their time and energy to support something bigger than themselves. It was incredible to see leadership in action, serving, collaborating, and representing the SharkMakers community with pride. Moments like these remind us that impact goes beyond the stage. April 14th What’s Coming Up? April 21st - 5:30 - 8pm Award Ceremony: NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2026 EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION APRIL HOLIDAY SPOTLIGHTS APRIL HOLIDAY SPOTLIGHTS Exciting Opportunity for our Finalists! Miami Pitch-Off - Next Level Opportunity All six finalist teams will head to Miami for an all-expenses- paid Pitch-Off, presenting to a new panel of judges for a chance to earn an additional $2,000 in prize funding. We’re excited to welcome Grow Financial to the SharkMakers business community as a sponsor. Through this partnership, we’ll expand financial literacy opportunities for our students, equipping them with skills that last far beyond the program.
