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Drexel University’s Close School embeds student founders in the local ecosystem to turn abstract global goals into tangible community impact.
What does a Drexel degree in entrepreneurship actually look like in the real world? For Lasya Tarini (Close School Class of ’25), it looks like a career built on "hustle," community building, and global impact. 
What can lifeguards teach us about leadership? Professor Robert Morier explores why the best founders think ahead, earning recognition for his award-winning insights on the “lifeguard mindset.”
Future Fest 2026 convened the brightest minds from Drexel University and the Greater Philadelphia region for a day of high-stakes competition, rigorous collaboration and strategic networking.