Building Business & Mental Resilience: Graduation and Presentation!

Course 5: GRADUATION and Presentation

The culmination of the program, this final course allows participants to showcase their progress and hard work. The chosen entrepreneurs will present their business plans and pitch their ideas in a contest for a chance to win a prize. This course not only celebrates the journey but also provides valuable experience in pitching and public speaking. Graduates will leave the program with a refined business strategy, enhanced confidence, and a network of supportive peers and mentors.

While not all attendees will be pitching, it is still a great opportunity to celebrate and learn from fellow classmates!

Learning Objectives:

• Gain Presentation Skills: Participants will develop public speaking and presentation skills, learning how to engage and impress an audience.
• Receive Constructive Feedback: Participants will receive feedback on their business plans and pitches from peers, mentors, and judges.
• Celebrate Achievements: Participants will celebrate their progress, acknowledging the hard work and dedication that brought them to graduation.

About the presenter Kurt Faustin:

Kurt Faustin is a Father, Entrepreneur, Coach and Success Strategist. Kurt has spoken in front of over 50,000 people, working with organizations like Harvard University, Chase Bank and United Way; and is a former HuffPost and Forbes writer. Appointed by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Kurt is part of the city's first ever Black Men and Black Boy's Commission, and recently selected by Color Magazine’s 40 under 40 Power List, his focus is on bridging the gap between mental health and performance; with an emphasis on emotional intelligence, goal setting and stress management. As a certified ​Brain Based Coach from the NeuroLeadership Institute, Kurt discovered his own science-backed philosophy and principles to improve performance, while empowering one to make a permanent change within their mindset.

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Public transportation options:

We are about a 15-20 minute walk from the Red Line Harvard Square station or Green Line -B Harvard Avenue station.

Several MBTA buses also stop near the intersection of North Harvard Street and Western Avenue: #66, #86, #70.

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