Our Mission
To mold the next generation of innovators, creators, and problem-solvers by transforming bold ideas into real-world solutions, with accessibility, empathy, and entrepreneurial thinking at the core.
Why Sharkmakers?
This is not a pitch competition. It’s an incubator for excellence.
SharkMakers is the national evolution of the award-winning Next Gen Tech 360 program; a dynamic youth accelerator where students rise as more than just competitors. They become changemakers, brand builders, and leaders in accessible innovation.
Through immersive, real-world experiences, SharkMakers equips students with the critical skills needed to thrive in today’s workforce learning teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and the confidence to lead in any industry. Together, we’re shaping a generation ready to make an impact.
Hear from SharkTank star Kevin Harrington, program mentor for 8 years.
Shark Tank DNA
SHARKMAKERS is the next chapter in a decade of empowering young leaders. Built on innovation and powered by collaboration, the national expansion of this program will bring leadership training and industry mentorship into schools nationwide.
What We Do
Custom Programs
From 1-week boot camps to 5-month workshops, our diverse programs are strategically designed to challenge, inspire, and equip the next generation of young leaders.
10 Years | 1500+ Kids
With more than a thousand kids mentored over a decade, students graduate our program with skills needed to land jobs and internships with companies like Apple and Microsoft. Alumni have acquired internships and employment with companies like with Apple, Meta & Amazon.
$10k Prize Competition
Each year, our program culminates in a live pitch competition that puts young innovators center stage, as student teams present their ideas to a panel of industry leaders for a chance to win $15,000 in cash prizes.
Hear directly from NGT360 alumni whose lives have been changed by the program, and from Tony Greene, Co-Founder of The Sharkitect Group, our strategic partner driving the expansion to a national stage.
How We Do It
Whether you're a school, sponsor, or mentor, there are countless ways to make a meaningful impact in your community and help shape the future leaders of tomorrow.
How You Can Be A SharkMaker
Bring SharkMakers to your school or youth program!
Our programs are designed to easily integrate into your curriculum or after-school offerings, providing powerful learning experiences that inspire and empower students.
What To Expect
- Workshops
- Bootcamps
- Mentorship
- SharkMakers League
- Internships
- Prize Pitch Competition
Become A SharkMaker Mentor!
Ready to share your expertise and elevate the next generation? Join an elite network of companies committed to guiding young minds and shaping tomorrow’s industry leaders.
Past Mentors
Alumni Turned Mentors
Partner With Us!
Join us as a Passion Partner and play a vital role in shaping the future of SharkMakers. Your partnership helps us provide essential resources, hands-on internships, and real-world industry connections that bring our programs to life. Whether you’re a business, organization, or individual leader, you have the power to expand opportunities for students and help grow SharkMakers in communities across the country.
Meet The Founder
Leveraging her 30 year track record in the IT industry. Robyn Mussler, creator of the Award-winning Next Gen Tech 360 is making this program available nationally as SharkMakers. Inspired to program to prepare our youth around the country, while also providing industry with a pipeline of talent to lead and thrive in the future!
- 2016 Student Tech Program of the Year - Tampa Bay Tech
- Top 50 Innovators 2019 - Tampa Bay Business Journal
- 2024 Titan 100 - Tampa
Are you ready to join SharkMakers?
Join as a student and compete for cash prizes!
Join as a mentor and build the future leaders!
Join as a sponsor and fuel our success!
Connect With Us To Explore Opportunities!
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🎯 Your Call to Action
Are you ready to build the future?
Become a Sharkmaker.
Mentor one.
Sponsor one.
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