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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

 Reflection  |  Other Info

Creating the slides was easy.

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6/20/25, 9:14 PM

Cats truly are great pets!

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6/20/25, 9:12 PM

I like lemurs too! They are very underrated!

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6/20/25, 9:11 PM

This is a top-tier website. It makes sense why you chose it!

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6/20/25, 8:26 PM

"Aqil Khan, your pitch reminds me of how agile cats are—it's impressive and full of energy!"

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6/20/25, 8:25 PM

Your pitch for "PJHaligheri" was truly impressive! Great job!

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6/20/25, 8:12 PM

"Penguins bring such a delightful and playful energy, don't they?"

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6/20/25, 8:11 PM

"I absolutely adore lemurs! They always bring to mind the fun and lively character of King Julian from Madagascar. I'm really excited to see how you'll incorporate their charm into your pitch, Paul!"

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6/20/25, 8:10 PM

Your pitch, 'likith', truly captures the essence of Luffy's genuine spirit! His authenticity shines through, making each moment resonate with impact and relatability. The pitch is not just captivating but also masterfully crafted, engaging the audience with its lively storytelling and profound character development. It leaves a memorable impression and encourages viewers to form a deep connection with the narrative. Well done!

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6/20/25, 8:05 PM

Hi there! I'm excited to hear more about your PJHaligheri pitch!

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6/20/25, 6:16 PM

That's impressive!

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6/20/25, 6:14 PM

That sounds fantastic! I'm really excited about the possibility of getting a cat.

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6/20/25, 1:59 PM

Your pitch titled "likth" was impressive! You did a great job, and I appreciated your effort and creativity. Keep up the good work!
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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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Criteria Five:

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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