A transformative conversation on Mental Health

Thankful to Michael Wray, M.Ed, MS for leading such a transformative conversation for our young entrepreneurs.

With so many issues facing young people every single day, we dedicated an entire session as a safe space for them to not just listen -- but to share freely and learn actual activities they could put into practice right away.

Michael brings unique life experiences to his work as a School Counselor taking a solutions focused therapeutic approach in conjunction with mindfulness-based techniques believing that students are not truly able to reach their highest potential if we do not adequately address the challenges they face from a socioemotional perspective especially as it pertains to coping and resilience.

So much positive feedback from the students (and adults who also joined) as he walked us ALL step-by-step through practical examples of gratitude, reflection, and breathing exercises. We wrapped with tools, resources, even mobile apps the entire family can use to manage the stressors of school and life together.

Back in full swing for 2024!

Sincere thanks to Joseph Hofstee, P.E., AECOM Vice President and Principal Engineer who kicked off our brand new season.

AECOM is ranked as the #1 engineering design firm with clients in over 150 countries. Working in tandem with Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), they have developed a statewide infrastructure roadmap to deploy high powered direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations along the major highway alternative fuel corridors.

Joe provided a 360° walkthrough tour of the virtual meeting room created for the purpose of public stakeholder engagement. He followed with a detailed, interactive presentation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plans leading a strategic conversation on sustainability, resiliency, equity, as well as potential business opportunities within the future of electric mobility and transportation.

Looking forward to our continued collaboration with Joe/AECOM as NEVI initiatives continue to unfold.

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We’ve combined the series for students from our Young Entrepreneurs Academy with Thurgood Marshall Student Programs and a diverse team of seasoned entrepreneurs from Staging Executives Founders Forum. The hybrid team sparks engaging conversation, strengthens professionals relationships, and creates great fun!

2023 Future Founders Business & Career Summit is a wrap!

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What a way to end our 20th year!

An amazing Facilitator lineup plus awesome students from our Young Entrepreneurs Academy (in a new collaboration with Thurgood Marshall Student Programs) working in tandem on the production of another informative, inspirational, educational session.

Our Summit is not a show.

It’s our opportunity to provide a safe space among caring professionals for participants to listen, learn, and ask as many questions that may have on their bright minds.

Following the kickoff from special guest and longtime supporter Reggie “Truck” Brown, our Media Interns did an awesome job taking the lead with Ms. Leontyne and Mr. Eppie. They worked diligently as a team during the Fall training sessions with detailed planning, industry research, and co-facilitating the entire LIVE event featuring 27 corporate executives, business leaders, entrepreneurs from across the U.S. and abroad … plus a few games to make sure we had some fun!

Super proud to showcase their talents, accomplishments and help forge new professional relationships — many have already started connecting on LinkedIn.

Sincere thanks to every single person for your time, patience, support, words of encouragement to students throughout the entire event to close out another successful year of giving back together.

Happy holidays and looking forward to an awesome 2024!

2023 Future Founders Business/Career Summit + Charity Tournament!

Excited for students joining virtually from across the region who will have the distinct opportunity to meet and hear firsthand from an awesome diverse lineup of business leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs.

The talented team of Beyond Expectations & Thurgood Marshall Student Programs have been working hard behind the scenes as part of our Young Entrepreneurs Academy planning and preparing for this highly collaborative event.

It's an amazing chance for middle, high school and college students to forge real connections with professionals introducing them to a wide array of new industries ... and provides the ideal forum for all of us to give back together.

Thanks to our partners The College of New Jersey Lions Gaming Club (Jennea “JJ” Jeter, President) for hosting this year’s Queen Charity Smash Tournament to benefit Beyond Expectations! #supportyoungentrepreneurs #givbk2gether