Name: Kickoff Event | BUILDFest Metro DC 2025 | Connect & Celebrate Entrepreneurship
Start: 2025-05-14T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Capital Turnaround

**Kickoff Event: BUILDFest Metro DC 2025 — Celebrate Youth Innovation & Connect with Fellow Changemakers!**

Join us for our first official meetup at **BUILDFest Metro DC 2025**, an inspiring evening that blends purpose-driven networking with real-world impact.

This is more than just a mixer—it’s your front-row seat to experience how entrepreneurship is transforming the lives of high school students across the region. Hosted by **BUILD.org**, BUILDFest celebrates 25 years of legacy and innovation by showcasing the creativity, hustle, and brilliance of local youth entrepreneurs.

**Here’s what to expect:**
💬 **Meet & Mingle** with socially minded professionals from across D.C. who care about equity, innovation, and the next generation.
🛍️ **Explore the Student Marketplace** and support youth-run businesses—yes, you can shop!
🎤 **Cheer on the Pitch Competition Finalists** as top student teams pitch their startups Shark Tank-style before a panel of VIP judges. You’ll even get to vote for your favorite.
✨ **Be Inspired** by the next generation of leaders—and find new ways to plug in and give back.
Whether you’re new to BUILD, passionate about youth empowerment, or just looking to meet fellow changemakers, this event is the perfect way to get involved.

**Let’s celebrate 25 years of impact—and spark what’s next.**
RSVP now and bring a friend who’s ready to build the future with us.

D.C. Young Professionals & Socially Minded Change-makers

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