At 17, Rae’mah Henderson Will Get To Make Her Big Pitch In Rev Birmingham Event
By Ariel WorthyThe Birmingham Times
Rae’Mah Henderson is only 17 years old, but her ambition and work ethic have always impressed those around her. It was no different when she competed for a shot at a share of $40,000 in startup capital in REV Birmingham’s The Big Pitch, which gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business models to a panel of judges and potential investors.
Henderson did not meet the age requirement to qualify as a finalist, but her ambition and work ethic impressed the selection committee so much that she was invited to participate as a competitor-in-training. She will pitch her business — Yobi Salads Express — at the Big Pitch live event at the Negro Southern League Museum on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
“This is an experience I’m getting that people pay for. Whether I’m eligible to win the prize money or not, the experience is valuable. If you can take anything from a situation, take heed. I’m grateful for it,” said Henderson, who wants to show that Birmingham can support a teenager “who absurdly wants to start her own business.”“That’s a difficult concept for people to perceive,” she said. “Being a Big Pitch finalist — not saying that I won — is really helping me pursue a dream.”
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