Entrepreneurs Network

Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network

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An Introduction to Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network

Supercharging Regional Economies

Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network is an initiative to strengthen existing entrepreneurial ecosystems in struggling areas by building a network of master entrepreneurs and connecting them with a pipeline of potential high growth ventures.

Successful regions of entrepreneurial activity, such as Silicon Valley and Boston, have high-density populations that facilitate interaction between entrepreneurs and peers, mentors, venture capitalists as well as financial experts. Struggling regions often lack this geographic density and natural connectivity.

How It Works

The Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network recruits a team of veteran “master entrepreneurs” to identify marketable innovations and start-ups out of area universities and research institutions with the greatest potential to become high-growth companies.

1.
Master
Entrepreneurs

Successful entrepreneurs to work as a team to utilize their experience and intensively mentor startups

2.
Pipeline

Startups with high growth potential are identified from the region’s universities

3.
Partners

Strategic partnerships are formed with regional entrepreneurship programs, VC firms, angel investors and the community expand value for startups

4.
Access

Group coaching and pipeline review gives teams unique access to the combined networks of the Master Entrepreneurs, program partners, staff, and Blackstone

5.
Company
Formation

Startups bring their ideas to market and create jobs in the region

6.
Network

Creation of a sustainable network of connectivity and resources after grant has ended