July 2025
Ocean Crest Ventures Renews Sponsorship of Push For Entrepreneurship 2025
Fairfield, CT — Ocean Crest Ventures is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of Push For Entrepreneurship (PFE), a dynamic fitness fundraiser and community event returning on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Created to spark innovation in K–12 education, PFE empowers young minds by funding hands-on entrepreneurship and innovation programs. The all-ages event blends movement and mission—rallying communities to support the next generation of creators, leaders, and problem-solvers.
“Entrepreneurship changes lives,” says a representative from Ocean Crest Ventures. “It drives innovation across industries, builds meaningful careers, and unlocks potential. We’re proud to support a cause that brings this spirit to students when it matters most.”
Push For Entrepreneurship is open to all ages and welcomes families, educators, and entrepreneurs to join the movement.
May 2025
Ocean Crest Ventures Proudly Sponsors NextMinds.org Annual Event at UConn Gampel Pavilion
Storrs, CT — Ocean Crest Ventures is proud to once again stand behind youth innovation by sponsoring this year’s NextMinds.org Annual Event, held at the iconic UConn Gampel Pavilion.
This high-energy celebration brings together students, educators, and community leaders to champion the power of youth-led invention and problem-solving. With over 300,000 alumni kid inventors and more than 10,000 young participants statewide each year, NextMinds.org continues to redefine what’s possible in K–12 innovation.
“Kids solve problems and invent—and it’s our job to make sure they have the resources, role models, and platforms to do just that,” says Chris Kuselias from Ocean Crest Ventures. “We’re honored to support an organization that’s unlocking opportunity and confidence for students across Connecticut.”
Key Impact Stats:
150+ schools use NextMinds curriculum
75% of participants come from historically underrepresented backgrounds in STEM
93% show increased confidence
41% are on free/reduced lunch
Ocean Crest Ventures remains committed to backing bold ideas, visionary leadership, and the young minds shaping our future.
February 2025
Ocean Crest Ventures invests in Shareholder Ventures, a holding company acquiring SMBs and supporting acquisition entrepreneurs to find, vet, and fund SMB acquisitions.
OCV Founder, Chris Kuselias and Shareholder Ventures, Jordan Fliegel celebrate in the big Apple!
