Pitch Ready at 16: How Two Shads Built a Startup Across the Country

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This article profiles two teenage founders who built Bus Buddies, an app that encourages public transit use through rewards and social engagement. The idea started in Shad Manitoba, where the team first explored transit problems and then pivoted to a broader rider incentive model. The founders secured local business partners, gained attention through a viral Instagram pitch video, and earned a spot at Unfounders to pitch in San Francisco. The story highlights how mentorship, experimentation, and founder confidence helped move the startup forward.

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