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ProX Summer Interns

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Kansas City Metro

Missouri

United States

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Competition Brief

ProX is a Real World Learning initiative providing summer professional experiences for high school students.

About

Entrepreneurs lacking the resources to start a business is the main problem we’re trying to solve . As a high school student there’s a high chance you have little to no experience in loans and how they work. You might have the talent and support but no resources and it’s especially difficult when you know experienced owners look down upon you and expect you to fail. Data from the BLS shows that approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more. With these issues in mind, we created Groundwork. The solution, a magazine designed to help young entrepreneurs on their journey to success. It features interviews from successful businesses, pitching ideas, and much more. The magazine can only be viewed through the website so it’s easily accessible and readily available to onlookers through a QR code. Our only current issue is publicity.

Problem

Entrepreneurs lacking the resources to start a business.

Solution

Groundwork, a magazine designed to help young entrepreneurs succeed.

Audience | Target Market

Young entrepreneurs.

Learning Outcomes  |  Community Impact

Support and enhance the success of new businesses.

Next Steps

Publicize the magazine and increase its reach.

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We are not currently accepting financial contributions from our voters. This pitch is part of the ProX competition.

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4/24/25, 3:56 PM

This was a fantastic pitch! You showed how informed you are about the market space you are entering by understanding and adding in the gamification that comes with your mascot.

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4/24/25, 3:48 PM

Your video is grate and shows how much work you have put in to a Cotten candy business! I did get lost when reading the written submission as it covers skin care products and not cotton candy. This discrepancy made the pitch unclear but a simple update and clarification would get you back on track in no time.

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4/23/25, 6:42 PM

Great job, Michael!

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4/23/25, 1:35 PM

Great job, Israel!

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4/23/25, 9:21 AM

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4/23/25, 9:18 AM

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4/23/25, 12:19 AM

Great job, Joy!

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4/22/25, 2:11 PM

Great job, Raya!

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4/22/25, 2:13 AM

Great Job!

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4/21/25, 8:52 PM

Great products and it sounds like you already have a business going and could grow it even more!
I am a resource navigator with KC Sourcelink and part of my job is to help new businesses grow by creating an action plan that give free resources in the Kansas City market that helps businesses grow! If you need free, additional support- you can reach out to KC Sourcelink to book a free coaching session.
PS- I am a business owner as well :) (Platos Closet Belton)

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4/21/25, 8:27 PM

Hello! Great idea! I feel your passion and connection to your business idea!
I am a resource partner for KC Sourcelink- https://www.kcsourcelink.com
We provide free resources of over 230 connections to help you build and grow a business.
I am also own a Plato's Closet in Belton, MO ( IG: #platosclosetbeltonmo) and I think it is a wonderful idea to help support identity through clothing. It helps build confidence and individuality.

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4/20/25, 1:26 PM

Great job, Jesiah!

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