Another thrilling chapter of innovation and entrepreneurship unfolded at this year's Junior UP Demo Day! Our JA Alumni have once again set a new standard, dedicating themselves to turning their visionary ideas into reality 🚀 After months filled with workshops, training sessions, and startup events, we witnessed the transformation of concepts into concrete startups ready to make their mark. 🎓 This year, 7 ambitious startups took the stage, each presenting a unique solution poised to make a significant impact in the local community and beyond. Meet our esteemed panel of judges: 👉 Grant Van Cleve – President of the American Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of Holberton School Albania 👉 Ravik Mima – Chapter Coordinator SE Keiretsu Forum 👉 Dorin Rama, CA – Chief Executive Officer at Crimson Finance Fund Albania 👉 Endrit Kromidha – Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation 👉 Blerina Guga – Chief Executive Officer of Junior Achievement of Albania Each startup pitched for 3 minutes, followed by a Q&A session with the JuniorUP jury. The grand finale concluded with fund allocation for the top startups. We are thrilled to announce the winners who will be supported by JAA: 🏆 Bubi - $10,000 - founded by Kristi Shehu 🏆 Lookup - $10,000 - founded by Delin Spahiu 🏆 V’ark - $10,000 - founded by Avdirrahman Bakalli A heartfelt thank you to all participants, our judges, and especially to all those who believe in the power of youth and innovation. Your unwavering support is the backbone of this transformative journey for our JA alumni year after year. To our winners and all the startups, this is just the beginning. The road ahead is bright, and we can't wait to see where it leads. 💼🌱 Until next time, keep innovating, keep dreaming, and remember—the best is always ahead! Albanian - American Development Foundation (AADF)
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