Westlake Youth Entrepreneurs Develop Innovative Flood Finder Solution to Help Save Lives
Summary
The Incubator team’s innovative solution, designed to prevent flood-related deaths, combines in-home devices and a complementary app to alert users of imminent flood risks.Pitch Night takes place on May 2 at the WHS Performing Arts Center, where more than 100 Westlake High School students compete for a grand prize of $15,000 in funding in a Shark Tank television show atmosphere. Therese Taylor, with a knack for numbers and customer engagement, is focused on the young business venture’s financials and working to gather the important feedback needed to create a user-friendly app and device. Flood Finder features two versions: a standalone alarm system that warns home occupants and a more advanced model that sends notifications directly to users smartphones via an app. "Were not just building a product; were fostering a safer world," the team affirms.As they navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship, the students draw inspiration from personal role models, including supportive family members who have instilled in them a spirit of resilience and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.A Beacon of HopeThe Westlake Youth Entrepreneurs initiative is more than just a project; its a testament to the power of innovation and determination. Westlake Incubator teams have a history of creating concepts with a double bottom line with participants such as Pharmassist (drug conflict management) and Notifeye (sleep detection for the truck industry).