Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network North Carolina

Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network North Carolina is a non-profit organization based in Durham, North Carolina, with a team of 20-49 employees. The organization was established in 2011 thanks to a generous gift from The Blackstone Charitable Foundation. The Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network (BEN) assists startups and innovations originating from universities in the region. Their program provides expert venture coaching through a group of experienced Entrepreneurs-In-Residence (EIRs). These EIRs work directly with portfolio companies, guiding them toward key business milestones and connecting them with valuable resources such as sector specialists, potential investors, and angel investors. In addition to the EIRs, BEN Companies and their projects benefit from the support of Blackstone Fellows. These fellows contribute by conducting thorough market research, creating financial models, analyzing competition, and performing due diligence for the companies within the Network. To learn more about the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network North Carolina and its programs, visit their website at blackstoneentrepreneursnetwork.org.