Alberto Casas

Newark, Delaware

“The Diamond Challenge changed my outlook on mankind for the better. This program showed me that human perseverance can thrive in any environment, no matter the obstacles.”

Alexander Burt

Scottsdale, Arizona

“Participating in the Diamond Challenge is like investing in the stock market; both take a significant amount of research and time investment up front, but they can pay off tremendously in the end. The abundant resources, international connections, and immense feedback from the Diamond Challenge furthered my passion for business and entrepreneurial spirit, and I encourage anyone who has a chance to take part in it.”

Andrew Tong

Bellaire, Texas

“Before the Diamond Challenge experience, I thought entrepreneurs were just a title given to those who had no job. But, after going through the curriculum, developing my own product, and networking with others at the summit, I can say that being an entrepreneur is something truly great.”

Andrew Yu

“The Diamond Challenge has exposed me to a community of young entrepreneurs and given me valuable networking opportunities with industry leaders and entrepreneurs.”

Daniel Huang

Morgan Hill, California

“Throughout high school, I have entered multiple entrepreneurship competitions, but the Diamond Challenge was the one that started it all. Through the Diamond Challenge, I was able to learn how to be a professional whether it be writing reports, making presentations, or the way I dress. The Diamond Challenge has helped me grow and uncover my passion for business, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of my experience.”

Arina Safronova

Kyiv, Ukraine

“Diamond Challenge creates an atmosphere in which responsibility, training, recognition and joy are ensured. This is the exact atmosphere, in which ideas are born.”

Harshika Jha

Plano, Texas

“The Diamond Challenge isn’t your quintessential competition– it’s a platform that compromises of ideas and resources, and overall one of the most enriching entrepreneurial experiences so far”

Lynn Noh

“If my friend ever tells me, ‘I do not know what I am living for right now,’ I would tell them to work on an entry for the next year’s Diamond Challenge. Everyone has a time when they are lost and do not know what to do with their unique ideas and interests, but the Diamond Challenge is an opportunity for youth to actively engage in developing and sharing their ideas. The Diamond Challenge helped me be motivated even further for my interests in entrepreneurship and business.”

Kakooza Hakim

Bukoto, Uganda

“Diamond Challenge enlighted me in entrepreneurship during my participation last year which also enabled me to network with different people all over the world, The webinars were so intuitive and encouraging. I think it was one of my best moments to participate in Diamond Challenge 2018 because it developed my understanding and perspectives towards entrepreneurship and also I would like to encourage more students from all over the world to participate in Diamond Challenge.”

Minyi Jiang

“The things I have learned and the experiences I have had got me in to a real business world. I feel a full engagement in the global community. I think this experience helped me to shape my interest and my ways of thinking, and it showed me where my potentials are. I have met so many great people from all around the world, and it is truly a supportive community.”

Nishka Ayyar

Saratoga, California

“My proudest moment in high school was winning 2nd place at the Diamond Challenge competition. Being able to stand on that stage and smile alongside like-minded entrepreneurs at one of the most influential conferences (The Diamond Challenge Summit) I had ever been to was such a rewarding experience, and one I will treasure for the rest of my life.”

Saman Verma

Bear, Delaware

“I have participated in the Diamond Challenge since the ninth grade. The amount in which I have grown as a result of the Diamond Challenge is extraordinary. This program provided me with insights on how to succeed in an increasingly competitive world.”

Shobha Dasari

The Woodlands, Texas

“For most of high school, I have wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I didn’t exactly know what that meant. Because of the Diamond Challenge, I have had the opportunity to learn— and even gain firsthand experience— about what it really means to be an entrepreneur. The Diamond Challenge has also given me the opportunity to meet people from all over the world who are also interested in entrepreneurship, and I still keep in contact with some of these people.”

Tara Balu

“The Diamond Challenge believed in me and my vision. It taught me to execute, present, and follow through with my ideas. The Diamond Challenge did not dismiss me as another idealistic teenager, but, instead, welcomed me as an insightful and motivated member of a new generation that wants to change the world. Furthermore, the Diamond Challenge introduced me to men and women that now serve as my role models.”

Valentina Maza

New Castle, Delaware

“Two years ago I never thought I had the ability to advocate for my passion. But the Diamond Challenge was a before and after in my life that showed me that everything is possible through hard work.”