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BeYourOwnBoss Pitch Evenement Mei

"BeYourOwnBoss" van Qredits Aruba in samenwerking met Aruba Bank heeft zijn “Pitch Event” succesvol afgesloten! 

Geraldine Bardouille
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Geraldine Bardouille
Business Consultant
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10-05-2024
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The finale of “BeYourOwnBoss” was a success

Qredits Aruba, in partnership with Aruba Bank, successfully concluded the final event of “BeYourOwnBoss,” showcasing the entrepreneurship talent of young people across our island. The event, which took place at Boulevard Events, brought together aspiring entrepreneurs from eight participating schools: C.G. Abraham de Veer School, Colegio San Antonio, De Schakel College (MAVO & HAVO), EduCampus, La Salle College, Maria College, Mon Plaisir College (MAVO & HAVO) and Colegio Nigel Matthew. 

Inspiring students

Qredits Aruba and Aruba Bank are proud to have been able to provide support and promote entrepreneurship among Aruba's youth. This partnership highlights the commitment to foster innovation and business skills in the community.

Qredits' educational program, “BeYourOwnBoss,” is designed to inspire and educate students in the basics of entrepreneurship by giving them the skills and knowledge needed to turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses. Over the past few months, students from participating schools have been working hard on their business plans, culminating in the pitch event where they presented their ideas to a panel of judges with expertise in their fields. 

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The panel

The panel of judges included leaders and experts from renowned companies on our island: Mr. Rodney Geerman, “Assistant Retail Manager Sales and Services” of Aruba Bank; Ms. Twyma van der Biezen, Qredits Aruba Coach; Mr. Diederik Kemmerling, President of the Aruba Chamber of Commerce; and Mr. Herrick Henriquez, Director of ATIA Aruba. Their experience and knowledge provided valuable feedback to the participants. 

Winners of the Final Pitch of “BeYourOwnBoss”

In the category MAVO:

  • First place: Company “NA Skin Care” from La Salle College
  1. Auriliz Marin 
  2. Shaina Martes 
  3. Nikol Rivera 
  4. Kenah Geo 
  • Second place: Company “Boss Cases”  from Maria College
  • Third place: Company "Yarn and Beauty" from C.G. Abraham de Veer school 

In the category HAVO:

  • First place: Company "Youthful Happy Mind" from Colegio Nigel Matthew Aruba
  1. Chloe de Vries 
  2. Gilvienne Kamperveen
  3. Al-Jay d' Aguiar 
  4. Vrishty Rampersad
  • Second place: Company "Fit Slice" from Mon Plaisir College
  • Third place: Company "Click 'n Go" from De Schakel College

BeYourOwnBoss Program

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