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connectit360.org l Contact: info@connectit360.org or (727) 742-7332 NGT360 2.0 NEWSLETTER EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION June 2025 Edition NATIONAL STAGE AT MOBIXX SHINES AT POWEREDUP WAWABILITY 2025 MAY 14th Chris Wilson, AnnMarie Killian & Warren "Wawa" Snipe Mobixx lit up the room at PoweredUP! As this season’s NGT360 1st officially invited NGT360 & Mobixx to present at WAWABILITY Place team, these talented high school innovators had the 2025 this July in Washington, D.C. As NGT360 ambassadors, opportunity to share their journey, explore emerging technologies, they will share their NGT360 experience and showcase their and connect with a vibrant tech community of industry leaders. inclusive innovation on a national stage during the 35th anniversary celebration of the ADA. We are excited to be part of making history with WAWABILITY and proud to have the team represent NGT360 demonstrating its impact on youth innovation and inspiration for meaningful change. Huge thanks to Meghan O’Keefe and the Tampa Bay Tech team for the incredible platform—and to our dedicated mentors and sponsors who make opportunities like this possible! Mobixx Thank You Video to WAWABILITY A DECADE OF INNOVATION MOBIXX’S PITCH TO KEVIN AND TRANSFORMATION HARRINGTON This season marked a major milestone - 10 years of NGT360 empowering high school students to turn bold ideas into real- MAY 20th world solutions. What began as a pilot in Pinellas County has Time to change things up to present to a VC. In their preperation, grown into Florida’s leading youth tech accelerator, helping the team changed thier branding, messaging and go to market students build products, launch ventures, and lead with strategy. Team Mobixx had the incredible opportunity to pitch purpose. their award-winning project to Kevin Harrington, an original Shark on Shark Tank and renowned entrepreneur. Thank you to Season 10 spotlighted inclusive design for individuals with Cordes Owen and the Bake More Pies team for hosting. disabilities, and students rose to the challenge with passion, creativity, and impact. The pitch was a standout success—and we’re excited to share that Kevin was so impressed, he offered to join their board of advisors. He especially praised their smart short-term strategy. As we close out the season, we’re already gearing up for what’s next. New teams, new challenges, and new SPECIAL HOLIDAYS IN JUNE possibilities—because NGT360 is just getting started. Tune in to our upcoming podcast episode featuring Mobixx as they reflect on their NGT360 journey. Hear how their innovative thinking, collaboration, and determination led them to success—and how they're continuing to grow beyond the program.
