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Celebrate Innovation at the 21st Annual RiskMaster Luncheon

📅 December 10, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043

Get your tickets to the 2025 BizWorld RiskMaster Luncheon here.

The countdown is on for one of BizWorld’s most anticipated events of the year, the 21st Annual RiskMaster Luncheon. On December 10, 2025 business leaders, educators, and young entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley and across the US will come together at the Computer History Museum for an inspiring afternoon of recognition, community, and impact.

This year, we are honored to present our RiskMaster award to Sal Khan, Founder & CEO of Khan Academy and author of Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing). Sal’s groundbreaking work in transforming global education through technology makes him a leader who perfectly embodies what it means to be a RiskMaster: innovative, courageous, and committed to making a difference.

What to Expect at the Luncheon

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Registration & Reception

  • Meet talented Bay Area Junior Entrepreneurs from our BizWorld+ program.
  • Use our “BizBucks” to “Invest” in their student-run businesses and experience their creativity firsthand.
  • Meet the next generation of innovators at the YES! Business Showcase.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Luncheon & Program

  • Celebrate Sal Khan as the 2025 RiskMaster Award honoree.
  • Recognize Ellen Sloss of Pulaski County Middle School, VA with the Educator of the Year Award.
  • Hear moving Young Entrepreneur success stories from our YES! Program that showcases the life-changing impact of entrepreneurship education.
  • Learn about BizWorld’s growing reach, with over 900,000+ students impacted worldwide.

What is the BizWorld RiskMaster Luncheon?

The RiskMaster Luncheon is BizWorld’s flagship annual celebration and fundraising event honoring innovation, leadership, and education. As BizWorld’s exclusive annual fundraiser, it offers supporters a unique opportunity to witness the direct impact of their generosity while being inspired to get involved even more. 

Each year, we present the RiskMaster Award to a visionary leader who has taken bold risks to drive positive change in the world. The event also recognizes educators with the Educator of the Year Award and showcases inspiring student success stories from the BizWorld+ Junior Entrepreneurs, and our Young Entrepreneur Success YES! Program

Beyond awards, the luncheon is a space for connection, where business leaders, educators, donors, and students come together to celebrate impact and invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs. Since its inception, BizWorld has reached more than 900,000 youth worldwide, and the RiskMaster Luncheon plays a vital role in fueling that mission.

Why This Event Matters

The RiskMaster Luncheon isn’t just a celebration, it’s a chance for entrepreneurship advocates  like you to see your impact come to life. Every ticket purchased, table sponsored, or donation made fuels the economy through BizWorld’s mission to provide entrepreneurial education to young people across the globe.

Your support empowers students to:

  • Build their own businesses through hands-on learning.
  • Gain confidence, leadership, and durable skills that last a lifetime.
  • Develop financial literacy and critical problem-solving abilities.

When you attend, you don’t just hear about the future of entrepreneurship, you meet it face-to-face in the form of innovative, hungry, young entrepreneurs eager to share their ideas.The Luncheon is also a rare chance to connect with fellow champions of innovation, leaders, educators, and supporters who share a belief in the power of entrepreneurship to change lives. It’s an afternoon of ideas and inspiration that reminds us what’s possible when a community comes together with a shared purpose.

How to Get Involved

Here are three simple ways you can make a difference through the Luncheon:

  1. Join Us in Person – Reserve your seat for December 10th and be part of this inspiring afternoon.
  2. Sponsor a TableShowcase your company’s commitment to youth entrepreneurship while supporting students in a visible way.
  3. Donate Year-Round – Your donations extend the impact of the Luncheon far beyond one day, reaching classrooms and communities across the US and worldwide.

Why Supporters Are at the Heart of the Event

At its core, the RiskMaster Luncheon is about celebrating the supporters who make everything possible. Without you, BizWorld’s programs would not reach the thousands of students they do each year. This event is a reminder that every gift, every moment of mentorship, and every show of support adds up to lasting change in young lives. Thank you for supporting BizWorld. We can’t do this without you.

Save the Date

21st Annual Riskmaster Luncheon
📅 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA

Book your ticket now and don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event honoring Sal Khan and celebrating the power of entrepreneurship education. Together, we’re building brighter futures—one student, one classroom, and one community at a time.

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  1. Directly through DAF Direct: If your DAF sponsor is supported, use their portal to make your gift directly.
  2. Mail or Wire: Direct your DAF sponsor to send a check or wire funds to:
    BizWorld Foundation
    Tax ID: 94-3280297
    344 Thomas L. Berkeley Way, Suite 111, Oakland, CA 94612

 

Helpful Tips:

  • Use our tax ID (94-3280297) when searching for BizWorld Foundation in your DAF sponsor’s directory to ensure your donation is correctly processed.
  • If your DAF is with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can use their portal for easy gifting.
  • You may designate your gift for a specific program or initiative in the “designation” field if your DAF sponsor allows.

 

Thank you for supporting BizWorld Foundation and helping us equip young entrepreneurs to unlock their potential!

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