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Inspire Change Student Business Challenge pitch competition photos

View photos of the Inspire Change Student Business Challenge pitch competition, where local high school students proposed their business ideas to a panel at Ford Field in partnership with AAA on April 22, 2025.

Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

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CEO of Turk Ventures Justin Turk, Tech Town staff member Christianne Malone, high school students, Founder and Managing Director of VETTED Tech Talent Jaz Lee and AAA staff member Jarrett Waddy during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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CEO of Turk Ventures Justin Turk, Tech Town staff member Christianne Malone, high school students, Founder and Managing Director of VETTED Tech Talent Jaz Lee and AAA staff member Jarrett Waddy during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
High school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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High school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
High school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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High school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
CEO of Turk Ventures Justin Turk speaks to high school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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CEO of Turk Ventures Justin Turk speaks to high school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
Founder and Managing Director of VETTED Tech Talent Jaz Lee speaks to high school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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Founder and Managing Director of VETTED Tech Talent Jaz Lee speaks to high school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
High school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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High school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
AAA staff Jarrett Waddy speaks to high school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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AAA staff Jarrett Waddy speaks to high school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
Founder and Managing Director of VETTED Tech Talent Jaz Lee takes notes during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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Founder and Managing Director of VETTED Tech Talent Jaz Lee takes notes during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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A high school student during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
Tech Town staff Christianne Malone during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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Tech Town staff Christianne Malone during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions
High school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)
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High school students during an Inspire Change Student Business Challenge at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on April 22, 2025 in Detroit. (Stephanie VanWagoner/Detroit Lions)

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