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From initial concepts to market-ready solutions, see how these Impact Innovation Hub alumni are scaling their ventures and making a measurable impact.

Lenny Comma, 1992 LeBow graduate, will be the 2026 Commencement Speaker

Comma, a 1992 LeBow graduate and former chairman and CEO of Jack in the Box, will share reflections on finding meaning and satisfaction in both work and life.

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Cabrera stayed true to her roots in attending college in her hometown, where she combined business skills and a passion for art into an online personal brand.

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Before finishing their degrees, two MS in Business Analytics students developed a dashboard to connect survey data to key skills and courses within LeBow.

5 Close School Students In Incubator Space

Drexel students turned theory into reality during an immersion trip, visiting founders and investors to see how ventures truly build, fund and scale.

Men and women in business attire standing in front of a green backdrop with the logo for the Baylor University Hankamer School of Business

A recent trip with Drexel students by Professor Robert Morier brought to mind a long-ago visit to Rome and, with it, a reminder to embrace the unexpected.

Future Fest 2026 winners holding large check, 6 people

Future Fest convened the bright minds of Drexel and Greater Philadelphia for a day of high-stakes competition, collaboration and strategic networking.

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From Drexel co-op to venture building, Lasya Tarini ’25 is helping Philly founders scale and stay local.

Chuck Sacco teaching

Chuck Sacco, Vice Dean of Educational Affairs and Director of the Baiada Institute, provides an exclusive look at the Student Idea Index 2026.

Impact Innovation Hub

Meet the new cohort for the Impact Innovation Hub, which empowers student entrepreneurs to develop market-based solutions for social and environmental issues.

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In a Venture-Backed Commercialization course, lessons on running a company can be a revelation both to students and the firms they advise.

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After a wide-ranging international career, Jack Buhsmer ’81 is focused on giving back and educating future tax experts.

Vice Dean Chuck Sacco and students in Belgrade, Serbia

Close School Vice Dean Chuck Sacco's recent trip to Belgrade, Serbia, was more than just a trip; it was a real-world lesson in building innovation ecosystems.

Close School and Empactful logos

Leaders from Empactful, a healthcare-focused investment firm, will guide students on investment strategy, deal sourcing and portfolio management.