Empower Your Dreams 2025
This event is held on April 2-4, 2025
The Ed & Shauna Smith Empower Your Dreams Competition provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn, grow, and develop business plans that address real-world problems with practical solutions that make a real impact. Whether you dream of solving challenges in your home country, supporting your family, or building the Kingdom of God, this competition is your opportunity to take the first step.
With no registration fees, this competition is open to all students at BYU–Hawaii, and designed to equip you with tools, mentorship, and experience to bring your ideas to life. It is open to all students at BYU–Hawaii who are ready to take on the challenge of entrepreneurship.
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Toggle ItemWhy Participate?
- Learn the fundamentals of creating a successful business plan.
- Develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills through hands-on experience.
- Create solutions that address challenges in the community and the world.
- Gain Mentorship from experienced professionals to refine your business ideas.
- Build Confidence as you present your plan and connect with peers and mentors.