When students from DSST: Cole Middle School presented their business ideas at a YouthBiz StartUp pitch competition this week, they gained more than just business know-how. These sixth and seventh graders gained confidence that can help them succeed in school and in life.
Friends Laura, Estrella, and Alexa presented first, a business called LEA Earbuds. “The earbuds are so small that teachers don’t know you’re wearing them,” explained Laura. Alexa added that listening to music helps some students concentrate so they can learn more at school, even though some teachers don’t like them. The girls created a realistic prototype, and judge Read Williamson Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager First Western Trust thought the earbuds’ small size would help working adults, too. “It was pretty cool to show off something we invented,” said Estrella with a big smile on her face. “We might want to do a business together in the future.”
