SouthCoast Magazine Winter 2015 | Page 23

SCHS ENTREPRENEURS SCHS Entrepreneur Team Wins Global Technology Competition at the World EXPO in Milan, Italy CEO Ernst & Young in Italy and managing partner in the Mediterranean - Donato Lacovone, Lauren Woodstra (16), Hannah Reed (16), Nicky Chin (14), Lance Woodstra (17), Mikayla Hartigan (15), HPYE Director and CEO of Emgi, Amir Raveh. The San Clemente High School Entrepreneur team consisting of 5 students, was chosen to represent the USA at a global technology competition involving 37 countries. Hype Youth Startup Foundation partnered with Ernst & Young choosing seven finalists to present their product idea. The theme was, “Innovation for the Elderly.” The seven countries chosen to be Congratulations to the young entrepreneurs of San Clemente High School in the finals were: USA, Italy, Romania, Israel (2), Macedonia, and Montenegro. The judges said it was a unanimous decision and that the USA team rose above the rest with a very professional presentation and because of the viability of their product. Articles in Italian newspapers agreed (I have copies of those articles if you are interested). They will now begin to work with the European Alliance for Innovation to bring their product to the next step. The team has already filed for a patent of the product with the US Patent Office. Many kids think that 14-17 year olds cannot make a difference in their world. These young entrepreneurs were determined to give it their best shot and they were rewarded for their hard work. There was a lot of work that went into creating a product; market research, demographics research, creating a go-to-market strategy, and a financial plan for 3 years. They created mock-ups of the product, a commercial and a PowerPoint presentation and even filed for a patent before leaving for Milan. Their website is: www.MOMmanager.com and they are still seeking donations to assist them in bringing this product to market. The students will receive a plaque from the city of San Clemente Mayor, Chris Hamm for outstanding citizenship, on the 17th. They will also be getting a letter of recognition from Governor Brown, and hopefully recognition from the White House....still waiting to hear back. JUST LISTED! The Power To Create 3D Print Solutions and Services 102 Calle Cita, San Clemente Gorgeous Mid-Century home, designed by popular architect Chris Abel! Southwest San Clemente, Upper Riviera District home. All single level with ocean views, oversized backyard with private, solar powered black bottom pool and a large 10,440 sq. ft. lot on a private cul-de-sac. Asking $1,399,000. Owlbox Applied Technologies 949-606-6744 944 Calle Amanecer Suite J San Clemente, CA 92673 www.owlbox3d.com Jeremy Conrad D: 949.542.8348 O: 949-492-9400 [email protected] Bill Conrad D: 949.542.8349 O: 949-492-9400 [email protected] 1000 S El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672 This page is sponsored by Cassano’s Pizza Winter 2015 | 21