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Fostered and Free

Laura

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Overland Park

Kansas

United States

SMSD Student Chamber

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Competition Brief

Welcome to the SMSD Student Chamber's Business Showcase! This is an inspiring business competition designed to highlight PK-12 students who run REAL businesses in the Shawnee Mission School District. The top five business owners with the most votes and highest judge ratings will present their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and a vibrant audience on April 30.

Awards at the live April 30 Business Showcase are:

1st Place: $1,100
2nd Place: $600
3rd Place: $300

To learn more or join the Student Chamber, visit www.SMSDChamber.org today!

About

I am a sophomore at ShawneeMission West. I am a foster kid who loves fashion. When I realized I could use clothes to spread awareness, I knew I had to make a business. That's where Fostered and Free comes from. Remember it starts with a loving home.

Problem

You don't have clothes that share your advocacy for foster kids.

Solution

My brand is the solution because it spreads awareness about foster kids.

Audience | Target Market

Gen Z

Learning Outcomes  |  Community Impact

This can impact foster kids in Kansas and hopefully one day it can impact foster kids all around America.

Next Steps

Financial support, connections

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7/25/25, 1:56 PM

Great job! Keep up the good work!

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7/25/25, 1:51 PM

Your creativity shines through, even if the details need refinement. Consider exploring careers as a data analyst, software developer, or systems engineer to leverage your technical skills. Fields of study like computer science or information technology could further enhance your understanding. Keep honing your ideas, and with some organization, your pitch can become compelling.

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7/25/25, 11:28 AM

Great work on your pitch, Forest Team! Keep up the fantastic effort!

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7/25/25, 10:15 AM

Nice Pitch

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7/25/25, 9:58 AM

good

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7/24/25, 6:31 PM

accepted

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7/24/25, 6:06 PM

Your GreenClass pitch is impressive, showcasing innovative solutions and student leadership. By focusing on sustainability, you’re fostering essential skills for future roles such as environmental consultant, sustainability coordinator, and waste management specialist. Consider exploring fields like Environmental Science and Public Policy to deepen your impact. Your initiative not only reduces waste but also cultivates a culture of environmental responsibility. Keep harnessing this passion for positive change and engaging communities to broaden your influence.

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7/24/25, 5:48 PM

great job!!!!!

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7/24/25, 4:11 PM

Wonderful work on your pitch, Ruchi! Keep it up!

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7/24/25, 3:48 PM

Your pitch titled "Ruchi" shows creativity and potential. To develop your skills further, consider exploring careers in creative writing, marketing, or content creation. Pursuing studies in communications or media studies could also provide valuable insights and enhance your abilities. Keep refining your ideas and structure to make your pitch even more compelling. Your enthusiasm is evident, and with continued effort, you have the potential to excel in these areas. Keep up the great work!

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7/24/25, 11:11 AM

Good Job

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7/24/25, 10:39 AM

Great start with your pitch titled "teem"! Your creativity has potential, and refining your responses will enhance clarity. Consider exploring careers as a Marketing Specialist, Content Creator, or Business Development Manager. Pursuing fields like Communication Studies or Business Administration could further develop your skills. Keep working on expressing your ideas clearly, as this will strengthen your pitch and help you excel in these areas. Your dedication is promising, and continued effort will lead to success.
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Criteria One:

Idea Clarity & Problem Solving Is the product or service clearly explained? Does it solve a real problem in a meaningful or unique way?

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Customer & Market Fit Are the target customers well defined? Is there an understanding of how to reach them and why they’ll buy?

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Differentiation & Innovation What makes this idea stand out from competitors or the status quo? Is there a clear unique value proposition?

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Team Readiness & Use of Funds Does the team seem prepared to take action? Are proposed uses of funding thoughtful, realistic, and specific?

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Viability & Future Plans Is there a path to launch or scale? Have they made progress (milestones/traction)? Do they have a clear next step?

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