
Thank You, Columbus.
Young founders, ages 12 to 22, spent a Saturday learning how to turn their gifts into a business. Today wasn’t the event. What they do next is.
Did you attend? Check your email by Friday, October 30.
Parents and guardians, we’re sending one email with:
- Your student’s photos
- The $100 Challenge, which starts November 1
- The Letter to My Future Self
- An invite to our private alumni hub
Check your spam and promotions folders. Didn’t get it by Saturday? Use the form below and check “I attended and didn’t get the email.”
What a Day
We Couldn’t Do It Without You
Our Speakers
Thank you for showing up, telling the truth, and pouring into the next generation.
Theresa Barron
Paris Miles
Musab Mahmood
Amir Salem-Naraghi
George Essilfie Jr.
Gabrielle SolangeSpecial Guest
Irv White
Joe HollandFounder
Our Sponsors
These businesses invested in young people. Please support them.
Community partner: Pay Them People, free credit education from Coach Irv White.
Our Volunteers
Greeters, helpers, photographers, setup and cleanup crews. You made it feel like home.
- Danielle Douglas
- Jason Shalosky
- Soko Rogers
- Adam Wyse
- Ariel Holland
- Martha Jensen
Special thanks to Centerpoint Church Gahanna for hosting us.
Be Part of the Next One
We’re planning the next Young & Gifted summit. Tell us how you’d like to be involved, and we’ll keep you in the loop.
Talk to the Summit Director
Parents, students, sponsors, and volunteers: reach out any time. We’re happy to help.



