Kismet of Kings Entrepreneurial Exhibition 2026

On March 28th, 2026, Kismet of Kings hosted our Entrepreneurial Expedition, a powerful culmination of weeks of preparation, vision, and execution from our young men.

What made this year’s Expedition different from those in the past was the shift from ideation to creation. Students didn’t just present ideas. They showed up with real products and services ready for purchase, and the community showed up in a major way to support them.

Several young men stood out for their growth, consistency, and performance:

• Kyran Bottoms, owner of King’s Kreation, delivered a strong presentation backed by two years of commitment to his craft and successfully sold multiple paintings during the event.

• King Young, owner of The Treat Kid, sold out of all his treats and maintained a steady line of supporters throughout the day.

• Shaun Eason, founder of Shaun’s Kicks and Care, pushed through pre-presentation nerves and took the stage with confidence. He exceeded expectations with his presence, humor, and composed delivery.

In addition, businesses like QC Outdoor & Auto Care and many others demonstrated the range of talent, skill, and entrepreneurial thinking developing within our program.

We are deeply grateful to our judges, Ms. Shantasia Williams, Stanley Bridgeforth, and Dr. Joshua Thomas, who poured into our young men through thoughtful feedback, encouragement, and insight. The audience also played a vital role, engaging with presenters and contributing meaningful feedback that elevated the experience.

More than anything, this event was a reflection of what’s possible when young people are given the space, structure, and support to build something of their own. These are not just projects. They are the early foundations of real businesses.

At Kismet, we do not just talk about the future. We build it.
We CLAIM successful businesses for our young men’s futures.