Blackstone LaunchPad Ambassadors for Student Engagement and Recruitment (BLASERs)

Two students at a Blackstone exhibit.

BLASERs work across UB campuses to increase awareness of programs under Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars. 

About BLASERs

Blackstone LaunchPad Ambassadors for Student Engagement and Recruitment (BLASERs) are student ambassadors who create new paths for entrepreneurship by promoting Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars throughout UB campuses and beyond. The BLASER program offers a unique opportunity for students to get involved in the campus community while gaining valuable career-building skills. 

In exchange for assisting with outreach and increasing awareness about opportunities provided by Blackstone Launchpad, BLASERs receive training, participate in professional development workshops and leadership assessments, and attend exclusive networking opportunities. BLASERs may also qualify to earn internship credit for this experience.

Participation and Eligibility

Interested students should stop by the office of Blackstone Launchpad powered by Techstars at 220 Student Union to learn about the application and selection process for becoming a BLASER. There is no fee to apply for this program.

For More Information

Hadar Borden.

Hadar Borden

Program Director

Startup and Innovation Collaboratory powered by Blackstone LaunchPad

Phone: (716) 645-8111

Email: ubcolab@buffalo.edu