YPN’s Professional Development committee hosted our most recent Shark Tank 1.0 on April 20th in conjunction with the MDCC’s Business Empowerment Networking Series (BENS), “Mission Possible: How to Make Your Non-profit Successful.”

The keynote speakers were Norman Wedderbrun, President & CEO of Make a Wish Foundation of South Florida; Javier A. Soto, President & CEO of The Miami Foundation; and Delores Dunn, President & CEO of Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc.

As part of the YPN Miami Shark Tank 1.0, four budding entrepreneurs were given the platform to pitch their concept before a panel of experts in the fields of marketing, finance, legal, and business development for a chance at a prize package worth $2,500 in consultation.

The winner of YPN Miami Shark Tank 1.0 was Brad Wells of CoastBrite with the mission to restore and preserve natural coastal resources through volunteerism for the future enjoyment of locals and visitors”.

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2. Keeping Up With YPN (May): Non-profit Board Match, YPNers Featured in Black Enterprise Magazine & more…
3. YPN Miami Donates $500 to Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation
4. YPN Miami Day of Service with the Florida Marlins
5. Keeping Up With YPN Miami: July Series