🌟Future Leaders Shine in the Grand Finale of "Citi Presents IdeaPOP! 2024" 🚀
Four years ago, we started this ambitious journey of IdeaPOP! to see what the brightest young minds from secondary schools have to offer. This year we have been so lucky to have aligned our vision and mission with #Citi to cultivate social innovation and entrepreneurship among youth in Hong Kong, guiding these young entrepreneurs through the thrilling world of innovation and business.
The road seemed long and challenging to the students, but every step was a testament to the resilience and creativity of these young participants. From the initial submission to the final event last Saturday, we witnessed a transformation not just in their ideas and business plans, but also in their confidence and delivery skills. The pitches’ standard were well beyond those of secondary students, getting ready to take on the business world; and their ability to handle tough questions from our C-level judges with confidence was nothing short of impressive.
This year, we introduced the "Revival Pitch," a new round designed to give teams a second chance to fight for their place in the finals. A team which had missed the cut at the Semi Pitch revived themselves at this round, and progressed through to win the champion title, proving that perseverance paired with constant improvements can indeed turn the tide.
Our partners from various NGOs and social enterprises, as well as mentors from a diverse background, brought invaluable insights, helping to deepen and refine the students’ approaches. Together, we guided these teams to understand the social issues more deeply, and to go beyond just having an idea. After all, ideas must be accompanied by practical, scalable, financially feasible business plans in order to have true, lasting impact.
As we wrap up this year's competition, we are filled with pride, optimism, and innovative ideas of our own to make IdeaPOP! 2025 even better. The support from our partners and the community has been incredible, and the impact on all involved has been significant. We invite you to watch this video featuring testimonials from our finalist teams, sharing their reflections on this transformative journey.
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Together, let’s continue to ignite, innovate, and inspire!
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3moI had the chance to work with Mr. Frem and I am proud of it. Pity that only few persons has his wise open view on peoples and industries. God bless him.