About Blackstone
The Blackstone Charitable Foundation was founded in 2007 and is committed to creating economic opportunity for diverse and historically under-represented communities. Their programs aim to increase access to entrepreneurship and innovation skills, including their flagship Blackstone LaunchPad network, which helps college and university students gain entrepreneurial experiences and competencies to build successful companies and careers. The Foundation also supports communities through BX Connects, a best-in-class employee engagement, fundraising and board service program, providing grants and volunteer hours to our global nonprofit partners. More on the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and its work can be found here.
Blackstone LaunchPad
Blackstone LaunchPad works with colleges across the United States to deliver entrepreneurial skill-building programs and work-based learning that help students launch successful careers. They provide training and support through partnerships with higher education institutions, nonprofits and employers to increase access to career-building opportunities.
Since 2010, Blackstone LaunchPad has supported students on more than 60 college and university campuses, now with a focus on Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and community colleges. In 2022, LaunchPad engaged more than 30,000 students.
