BUILD Oakland Students on the Front Page of the Oakland Tribune

Moses Singh has about 17 pairs of sneakers. But these days his favorite by far are the ones he and his classmates have designed for their business project.

Moses and his classmates have spent the entire school year creating Colorful Kicks, tennis shoe line company They have written a 30-page marketing and business plan, completed market research and prepared financial statements.

Today, they will have an opportunity to make their pitch at the Youth Business Plan Competition, going head-to-head with more than 30 other young entrepreneurs to impress a panel of judges and win a chance at receiving start-up funding for their business.

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