Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars at The University of Texas at Dallas

Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars helps students at The University of Texas at Dallas succeed in entrepreneurship and in their careers. Open to all students and recent alumni in all majors, the campus-based Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars enables participants to access mentoring, grow their network, and access the resources to accelerate the success of their business.The Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars network helps students succeed in entrepreneurship and in their careers. Accessible 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 & Techstars was developed as part of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, modeled after a successful program at the University of Miami, and is powered by Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. MissionEntrepreneurial 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 and Techstars believe strongly in investing in new enterprises that have the potential to stimulate economic opportunity and deliver enduring value. GoalsHelp transform student ideas into thriving enterprisesCultivate entrepreneurship and ignite job growthDevelop and support innovative programs with the potential to create high-growth businesses.Support entrepreneurial ecosystemsProduce enduring results across the United States and around the world.Bottomline: help students succeed in entrepreneurship and in their careers!