We Brought the Glow to Invest Fest 2026!
What happens when a young idea, a lot of family teamwork and a love for STEAM come together?
You get one unforgettable experience!
STEAM Glow Squad had the opportunity to be a vendor at Invest Fest 2026 in Atlanta, and the experience was bigger than we could have imagined.
For our 9-year-old founder, Zoria, it was a chance to take something she created and share it with thousands of people in the real world.
From an Idea to the Invest Fest Floor
STEAM Glow Squad started with a simple mission: help kids discover that science, technology, engineering, art and math can be creative, hands-on and FUN.
At Invest Fest, Zoria got to bring that mission directly to families.
Throughout the weekend, she demonstrated STEAM Glow Squad activities, explained how her kits work, answered questions and talked with kids and parents who stopped by the booth.
And one of our favorite things to see was the reaction from the kids.
They weren't just looking at products.
They were asking questions.
They wanted to know how things worked.
They wanted to build.
They wanted to experiment.
That's exactly the kind of curiosity STEAM Glow Squad was created to encourage.
A Weekend Full of Special Moments
Invest Fest brought some pretty incredible experiences along with it.
Zoria had the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs and innovators, experience new technology and even get up close with Unitree robots while meeting entrepreneur and AI consultant Alicia Lyttle.
She also had the opportunity to experience the media side of entrepreneurship, including an interview during the event.
For a 9-year-old entrepreneur, these weren't just exciting moments. They were opportunities to see what's possible.
Exposure matters.
Sometimes a child seeing a robot up close, talking with an entrepreneur or confidently explaining their own idea to an adult can plant a seed that grows much bigger later.
It Really Does Take a Squad
One of the biggest lessons from Invest Fest happened behind the booth.
There is a LOT that goes into preparing for an event like this.
Kits had to be assembled. Supplies had to be prepared. Boxes had to be packed. Displays had to be created. The booth had to be set up. Outfits had to be designed. And once the doors opened, everything had to keep moving.
Our family stepped in.
Friends stepped in.
College friends and former coworkers came to support.
Our extended community showed up for Zoria in ways we'll never forget.
Even the beautiful booth and custom looks Zoria wore throughout the weekend were part of that community effort, with people lending their creativity and talents to help bring the vision to life.
STEAM Glow Squad may have started with one little girl's idea, but Invest Fest reminded us that young dreamers don't have to build alone.
It really does take a squad!
Thank You for Supporting a Young Founder
To every person who stopped by our booth, purchased a kit, took a picture, asked Zoria a question, encouraged her, told someone about STEAM Glow Squad or simply took a moment to listen to a 9-year-old explain her idea
Thank you!
Every interaction mattered.
As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give children is the opportunity to explore their ideas and discover what they're capable of.
So many of you helped us give Zoria that opportunity.
And hopefully, somewhere along the way, another child saw her and thought:
“Maybe I can build something too.”
That's the glow we want to keep spreading.
What's Next for STEAM Glow Squad?
Invest Fest wasn't the finish line.
We're taking everything we learned, the conversations we had and the excitement we saw from kids and using it to continue building STEAM Glow Squad.
There will be more experimenting.
More creating.
More building.
And definitely more glowing.
Thank you, Invest Fest, for an incredible experience.
And to everyone who joined our journey: Welcome to the Squad!
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