The Great Social Enterprise Pitch Results!

Business ideas focused on People, Planet, and Profit


After 5 incredible Pitches & powerful performances as the judges deliberated, the results are in!

1st Place ($10,000) = Kate Farbo, Prism Thrift

2nd Place ($5,000) = Jakyra Simpson, STEAM Sneakerheadz

3rd Place ($2,500) = Alex Colon and Tabitha Benitez, the Ripple Hub

4th Place = Lily Meng, CoCarting

5th Place = Brooklyn Smith-Jones, BK Shanae Candle Co.

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Photos of performances

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Participants compete for cash prizes and the chance to be Lancaster’s newest innovative business idea!

The Big Night

The Final Five

The Final Five have been selected and paired with mentors to prepare for the big day — a chance to showcase their idea in front of a live audience!

Jakyra Simpson (aka Ky the Chemist) / Steam Sneakerheadz
Brooklyn Smith-Jones / BK Shanae Candle Co.
Kate Farbo / Prism Thrift
Tabby Benitez & Alex Colon / Ripple Hub
Lily Meng / CoCarting

Performers

While judges are deliberating, we'll be showcasing the talents of local musicians / spoken word artists:

• Tyresha Vaughan-Blanding
• Sir Dominique Jordan
• Terian Mack
• Joshua F. Beltrè

Think of it as a party with a purpose.

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