We invite you to read about our innovators, their ideas, and experiences with Run the Future.
“A program like Run the Future is what gets people to take action…meeting like minded-peers that help them in their journey and are super supportive is great.” - Run the Future participant
Selected Innovator Ideas
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A platform that tackles bullying by providing a safe, neutral space for students and adults to discuss the issue and how it impacts them. The system assigns trained professionals to users when needed.
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A skincare brand that serves highly melanated people. The product is designed to be affordable and accessible for people of color and treat their unique skin concerns, such as inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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A food distribution system that combats malnutrition and food insecurity in Black and brown communities by ensuring greater access to healthy food.
2023 Run the Future Pitch Competition
From new apps, passion projects and community and culture building ideas, check out these youth entrepreneurs!
How do participants feel after the Run the Future experience?
I now have the learning skills and insight to understand my areas of growth moving forward, and most importantly, how I can continue to display my creativity in my future endeavors.
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This course has reshaped how I view myself as an innovator. This course has given me the tools to generate and develop ideas confidently. I now understand that failure is a natural part of innovation. Overall, I now see myself as an active participant in innovation, capable of contributing meaningful ideas and driving positive change.
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This course has given me confidence to pitch. Previously I had only worked on building solutions and developing ideas, but now I got to communicate them.
