Provo Invest Nest 2025

marzo 12th, 2025 /
Spencer Tuinei /
CTE, Noticias, Provo High, Escuelas Secundarias, Timpview High

Invest Nest Provo: Turning Student Ideas into Reality

Por Milan Nikolae Venegas

Imagine if your boldest business idea could become a reality—that’s exactly what Invest Nest Provo is all about! A mix between Shark Tank and American Idol, this innovative competition gives high school students the chance to pitch their business ideas, develop real-world skills, and even win investment funding to bring their visions to life.

More than just a competition, Invest Nest serves as a launchpad for young entrepreneurs, pushing students to think creatively, refine their ideas, and gain confidence in the business world. Student associate and event organizer Lilly Davis explains, “Invest Nest isn’t just about winning—it’s about students challenging themselves and learning how to turn ideas into action. Seeing students collaborate, refine their concepts, and build confidence makes all the behind-the-scenes effort completely worth it.”

The latest round of Invest Nest Provo showcased some of the most exciting and innovative student-led businesses yet. Finalists from Round 2 advanced to the final competition, where they presented their refined business models before a panel of judges, competing for the chance to secure funding.

Among the standout business ideas this year, we congratulate and thank all our student presenters:

Will Charles
Hyrum Brown
Tiffany Cabrinha
Kayden Asay
Imogene Meredith
Miguel Lucena (Lucena Co.)
Collin Casperson (Caspy Car Care)
Connor Casperson (Caspy Creations)
Matt Hodges (Wash and Shine Window Cleaners)
Blake Baker (Velo)
Evan Hernandez (Subliminal)
Elijah Barillas (Play Back Garden)
Jeffrey Smalley
Jared Faulkner (Identify Automotive)

Congratulations to our finalists:

Lucena Co
VELO
Caspy Car Care
Playback Gardens
Identify Automotive
Subliminal
Wash & Shine Window Washing
Caspy Creation

We would like to thank our judges, too, for their time and sage advice:

- Mackensie Bauer – Co-Founder of Thread Wallets
- Hannah Packard – Assistant Manager at Central Bank
- Eric Petersen – Leavitt Insurance
- Toby Johnston – Moss Adams
- Ally Isom – Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Clyde Companies

Join us for Invest Nest Provo Round 3 on April 14, 2025, from 6–8 PM at The Garage (5132 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84604).

And, if your student has a business idea they believe in, encourage them to participate in next year’s Invest Nest! The competition provides an incredible opportunity to build confidence, develop entrepreneurial skills, and potentially secure funding to launch a real business. The next great idea could be just one pitch away!