Lift LA Shark Tank Sessions
Our team had the incredible opportunity to join Lift LA’s Shark Tank sessions as guest judges, where we witnessed firsthand the creativity, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit of aspiring business owners. From innovative product ideas to meaningful community-based services, it was inspiring to see participants, many of them students, bring their business dreams to life with confidence and heart.
One of the sessions especially stood out to our teammate and guest judge Kharlys Gragirena, who shared:
"Last night’s Lift LA Shark Tank event was truly a beautiful experience. I really enjoyed seeing all the entrepreneurs sharing their stories and ideas. We heard from students dedicated to bringing Latino culture to their communities through food, art, and services. You could feel their pride—not only in how far they’ve come, but in proving wrong those who said their dreams were ‘silly’ or ‘crazy.’ The room was full of laughter, support, and so much delicious food. It was challenging to judge so many amazing pitches, but we were able to select a top three based on creativity, heart, and passion. I wish them all the best!"
The winners received seed funding to help jumpstart and invest in their business ventures. Our Branch Managers Veronica Reigelman and Daniel Herrera, Social Impact Manager Rick Flores, and CEO James Chang, were also guest judges in the sessions. Thank you to Lift LA for the opportunity to support and uplift the next generation of entrepreneurs. We look forward to seeing these business ideas come to reality!
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