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So You Wanna Start Something?
Startup Founder Panel
Featuring Max Polec and local tech and startup leaders, this panel is designed to empower the next generation of innovators. Teens will lead the conversation with real questions about building, failing, and thriving in the startup world.
- Tia Christopher of The Orange Peel Collaborative. The Orange Peel Collaborative helps industries such as manufacturing and agriculture adopt AI and robotics responsibly.
- Miles Mufuka Martin of Relai. Relai is building hyperlocal infrastructure so anyone can drop off and pick up items asynchronously.
- Sophia Fang of Peachy Day. Peachy Day is an integrative migraine care app providing health tracking, neurologist video visits, and coaching to reduce migraine severity for life.
- Max Polec of The CEO Strategy. Top Leaders trust The CEO Strategy for the practical tools they need to be effective, lead in their industry, and have the impact they aspire to create. We offer the following services: Executive Coaching, Management Training, Leadership Development.
Join us for an inspiring evening at Bethel Park from 5:30–7:30 PM, where creativity meets opportunity! Register Now: https://forms.gle/7M1nnvdoSDS8BiW37
Teen-Led Q&A
Our teen audience will guide the discussion with 20 minutes of open Q&A—so bring your curiosity, your ideas, and your ambition. After the panel, stick around to connect and network with founders, mentors, and peers who are shaping the future of tech.
What You’ll Learn
Our panelists will answer questions like:
- What inspired you to start your business, and what was your first step?
- What’s one skill you use every day that you didn’t learn in school?
- How did you know when it was time to pivot or take a risk?
- What advice would you give your high-school self?
- How do you stay motivated when things get tough?
- What should a teen do today to turn an idea into action?
Why You Should Come
- Hear from successful startup founders
- Network with local tech leaders
- Get real answers from real entrepreneurs
- Connect with other ambitious teens who think big