“These have been some of the happiest memories of my life. Period. Creating a business with you [fellow Builders], coming into struggles, overcoming the struggles, and getting to know each of you [fellow Builders] on such a deep level. I’m excited about the part each of us [Builders] will play in creating the future.”

“What we’ve learned is so much more valuable than the money that we’ve made, but the money that we’ve made is something to feel proud of. It’s real; we can all go home tonight and count it. That opportunity to feel proud of myself for something is important. The great thing about entrepreneurship is that it’s like you’re playing a game, but typically in a game you have to follow the rules of the game creator; here, its like the entire world is for us to play around with and do whatever we want with.”

“If it wasn’t stressful, I don’t think it would have been successful. Our coaches were hard on us and we had high expectations to meet, but we [Builders] each worked really hard and rose to the occasion.”

“I come from a school, in my point of view, where the kids who are considered smart are the ones who are good at math and science or just really good at school. What I learned from this experience is that while everyone in the group is incredibly intelligent, we have that in different places. Everyone’s talent can lead to success through individualization and dedication.”

“I want to thank you all for this amazing opportunity. I hope you guys continue this program because it is truly incredible. I literally can’t stop smiling. I’m truly blessed to have this opportunity handed to me. This was awesome! Best internship ever!”

“The most valuable part of this internship has to be the guidance of our coaches and business mentors. We had planned meetings with entrepreneurs, walked us through the basics of starting a business, and boosted our confidence. When in hardships, our coaches’ energy and positivity keep inspiring me.”

“Going into this internship, I learned that it is not all about the money. It’s about following your passion and dream.”

“I personally witnessed a drastic change not only in myself but also in every single person who participated in the program. The program greatly improved my confidence in speaking and my effectiveness as a leader, as I now know where to devote my time and energy as a result of knowing my strengths. As a Builder, we were able to learn both about ourselves and entrepreneurship, and then apply what we learned to an real business, our own! Most importantly, I feel ready to act and start my own business, with the tools necessary to do so. Although the internship may be over for me, the t-shirt business is definitely still alive and well.”