2023 Shark Tank Contestants
Raioni Madison is the Executive Director of 3D Girls, Inc.
Girls Link Up is a school-based mentoring program under 3D Girls, Inc., that serves over 120 girls of color, ages 9-15, annually across six school sites. The program gathers weekly to engage in live STEAM education, job shadowing experiences, health, and wellness sessions. In an effort to expand Girls Link Up, the goal is to develop a digital program to increase access to educational resources online.
Brynn Rone is the Co-Founder of the Building Promise Initiative.
The Building Promise Initiative is an after-school program geared toward helping parents find adequate solutions and mentorship for children. The Building Promise Initiative is income based and will give parents the tools they need at a comfortable price.The program targets ages 8-18, with a special focus on those attending Slater Elementary, Price Middle School, and Carver High School. This program is in collaboration with Markell King, Student Support Manager, of Purpose Built Schools.
Nicole Young-Turner is the Founder and Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Village, Co.
The “We Belong” Kaleidoscope Club series (also known as Gender & Sexualities Alliances) is a youth and community-led monthly program. The program provides safe and empowering physical, emotional, social, and educational spaces and programming for LGBTQ+ Youth, Young Adults, and Aspiring Allies ages 13-24, with a specific focus on Opportunity Youth, ages 16-21, across Metro-Atlanta.
PREVIOUS SHARK TANK WINNERS
Claudine Miles and Kimberlie Milton, co-founders of Restore More, won TFA Shark Tank in 2020. Restore More exists to build capacity with Restorative Practices, Anti-Racism, and Social-Emotional Learning.
Brandon Martin, the founder of Close Ties, won TFA Shark Tank in 2021. Close Ties is on a mission to close the opportunity gap for Black boys by cultivating leaders through exposure, mentorship, and service.
Meagan Naraine and Tamir Mickens, co-founders of Culturally Relevant Science (CRSci), won TFA Shark Tank in 2022. CRSci is a hub for science education resources specifically catered to students from different cultural backgrounds and their teachers.
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TFA Metro Atlanta's Shark Tank amplifies the awareness and need for equitable systems for children in Atlanta through innovative ideas and solutions presented by our alumni in response to challenges within the communities where we work. Meet the social innovators ready to tackle educational inequity by pitching their innovative solutions to our esteemed Sharks. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks during the cocktail hour while networking with other local leaders in a dynamic space. From there you’ll take in inspiring pitches from change-agents who have unique visions for an equitable education system in metro Atlanta. Sharks will deliberate and announce the winner of the cash prize. Cocktail attire. Your support enables our network of education leaders to become an incredible force for change. We hope you'll join us for this inspiring evening!