We had an incredible time at our Student Shark Tank event! Four amazing Sharks — Kyle Koester, Mike Koon, Jessica Whitlock, and Stefanie Santos McLeese — brought the heat with their expert insights, sharp questions, and generous feedback.

Our students delivered thoughtful and well-prepared pitches, and these industry professionals provided valuable insights to help refine their business concepts and further develop their entrepreneurial skill sets. 💡💪 From thoughtful advice to real-world perspectives, the support these Sharks offered was priceless.

We're beyond grateful for their time, energy, and belief in the next generation of innovators. 👏👏👏

The future of business is bright — and it's just getting started.

Koester Homes, Brokers, Keller Williams, The Real Estate Center of Illinois Stefanie Santos McLeese Jessica Carlton Whitlock Mike Koon Argenta-Oreana CUSD #1 High School Bement CUSD 5 Cerro Gordo School District 100 Monticello High School Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship