Ignite
Ideas | Passions | Connections
YOU Made Ignite Great!
Our amazing community of supporters showed up in a BIG way for Ignite 2024!
We owe you all a huge thank you for centering the evening around the inspiring young people that are beginning their entrepreneurial journeys. The support, advice, encouragement, and interest you showed gave them a wealth of experience and feedback to refine their ideas and keep building their dream.
Between our fabulous sponsors and support from attendees, we've raised nearly $110,000 to support Junior Achievement programming and deepen our impact for students.
Watch The 2024 Recap
The Votes Are In
Our attendees invested 'stock' in student companies and we have the results! Thanks to everyone for taking the time to connect with students and make Ignite a night to remember!
First Place: Green Garden Bakery
An award winning youth-run business that sells vegetable based desserts to the greater Twin Cities community.
Second Place: Route Rider
Revolutionize the way people navigate transportation by providing real-time tracking of public transportation.
Third Place (Tie): Girl Ease
Empowering girls to be confident and prepared for life's unexpected moments with ease.
EARTHA
Elevate your style with conscious luxury – ethically sourced, handcrafted jewelry that fuses impeccable design with a commitment to sustainability.
Fifth Place: Plantrify
A way to teach young people how to manage their daily lives as they transition into a more independent lifestyle.
Congratulations to All Participating Companies!
Berry Buddies
Cute stuffed animal companions combining animals with fruit.
Geo game
A family-oriented geography card game that motivates students to learn geography at a young age.
Clutra
An engaging way to promote and help others learn about diverse global traditions.
Root of Sins
A uniquely-designed clothing brand on the cutting edge of comfort and culture.
- Best Buy
- WEM Foundation
- Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
- Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation
- Leonette M. and Fred T. Lanners Foundation