The LaunchPad

Blackstone LaunchPad helps students at The University of Texas at Tyler succeed in entrepreneurship while building next-generation companies and careers. Open to all students and recent alumni in all majors, the campus-based Blackstone LaunchPad enables participants to access mentoring, grow their network, and access the resources to accelerate the success of their business.

The Blackstone LaunchPad network helps students go beyond the campus by providing access to over 700,000 college students per year, LaunchPad is designed to complement existing entrepreneurship on-campus resources, coordinate off-campus opportunities for schools and students to expand their reach, and convene students and staff at world-class events leveraging our industry-leading mentors, networks, and brands.

Blackstone LaunchPad was developed as part of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation's Entrepreneurship Initiative, modeled after a successful program at the University of Miami, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed.

Mission

Entrepreneurial activity is often the crucial catalyst in the growth of successful businesses, industries, and communities. Research and experience have shown that America's prosperity hinges on the ability of its businesses to continually innovate and generate new products, services, and ventures. Built on a platform of entrepreneurship, Blackstone believes strongly in investing in new enterprises that have the potential to stimulate economic opportunity and deliver enduring value.

Goals

Help transform student ideas into thriving enterprises

Cultivate entrepreneurship and ignite job growth

Develop and support innovative programs with the potential to create high-growth businesses.

Support entrepreneurial ecosystems

Produce enduring results across the United States and around the world.

Bottom line: help students succeed in entrepreneurship and in their careers!

About

Founded in 2007, the Blackstone Charitable Foundation is committed to inspiring entrepreneurship globally. By leveraging the resources and intellectual capital of Blackstone, the Foundation empowers entrepreneurs, generates job growth, and supports the communities in which we live and work.