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Invest Nest is a program that offers Utah High School Students investment opportunities for their business ideas and has helped 100+ High School Student businesses start up with 40+ still active.

Students can win $10,000!

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The Invest Nest program has helped 100+ High School Student businesses start up with 40+ still active

Entrepreneurship is an essential part of the American economy and to have the opportunity to start and grow businesses out of the school benefits the state. We encourage all students to participate if they have an idea that can become a viable business, whether it be individually or as a team. 

400+

STUDENT BUSINESSES PRESENTED

$450K+

WORTH OF
GRANTS AWARDED

35

PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOLS

180+

STUDENTS PRESENTING IN 2023 COMPETITIONS

100’S

OF ENTREPRENEUR VOLUNTEERS

What is Invest Nest?

Invest Nest is a High School Business competition. Think Shark Tank + American Idol! Winners can win $10k+ for their business ideas.

The Invest Nest program has helped 100+ High School Student businesses start up with 40+ still active.

Student Successes

Ashlyn Frost

I AM STORIES

“Invest Nest first and foremost helped me to believe in myself. With the $10,000 dollars I won and lessons I learned, I’ve written 3 more children’s books for my series.

Now I’m working on taking those books and mass printing them for online sales’, I wouldn’t be where I am today without lnvest Nest.”

Student Successes

Katherine Smoot

KS Films

“With the $10,000 I won I invested into camera equipment like lenses and a drone’ With some of it I’ve gone on trips with photographers to learn from them to further my skill.

I’m currently saving the rest, but it’s helped to invest in equipment and classes I normally wouldn’t be able to afford for months. I wouldn’t be where I am in my business without having the lnvest Nest’s support!”

Student Successes

Bridger

SNOW EXCAVATION

Bridger’s company, Snow Excavation, is thriving.

Bridger Participated in the 2018 Invest Nest competition. This video provided on behalf of the team over at BuildWitt’s YouTube channel.

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Student Successes

Faith Fitzgerald

CIRCLE DOT CUSTOMS

“Since I had the opportunity of doing lnvest Nest, my business has expanded so much.

I grew from just mule tape halters to adding leather work and am now able to make custom saddles.

I wouldn’t be where I am today without Invest Nest!”

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Student Successes

Isaac

MY BROTHERS PASTRY

Isaac won $20,000 to invest into his company, My Brother’s Pastry.

With his prize money he plans to expand his kitchen equipment to better supply the demand his baked goods are receiving from customers. 

Student Successes

Adam Posacki

Bergspår

Bergspar is an active clothing company that is in stores throughout Wasatch County.

One of Adam’s favorite parts of being involved in Invest Nest is the people that it surrounded him with that push him forward in his different business ventures.

Our Story

Invest Nest, the platform for budding high school entrepreneurs to flourish with the guidance of experienced local mentors.

Foster innovation, collaboration, and hope for a brighter future as we unite the next generation and seasoned business leaders in pursuit of success.

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How the Competition Works

District Round 1:
30 Second Elevator Pitch

An event will be held in which students will pitch their ideas (no more than 1-2 minutes) to our investors. An optional pairing of students to a mentor will be available. 

District Round 2:
Polished Presentation

Students will present a polished 2-3 minute business pitch to our Investors. The top 10 students will be invited to participate in Round 3.

District Round 3:
Public Presentation

The top 10 students will present their polished 2-3 minute business pitches to judges and the public. The judges, investors, and the public will all vote for the winner. The 1st place winner will be awarded $10,000.

State Final Round:
Public Presentation

The top business presentation from each of the participating districts will come together to compete in a statewide competition. Thanks to our State Title Sponsor, America First Credit Union, the state finalist will receive $20,000 to invest into the growth and development of their business. 

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It’s Your Turn to Pitch Us the Next Best Business in Utah!

Students can register here! We encourage all students to participate if they have an idea that can become a viable business, whether it be individually or as a team. Your local District rep will be able to give you the most up to date information.

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Canyons
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Duchesne County
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Nebo
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Park City
School District

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Provo City
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Wasatch County
School District

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Weber
School District

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