For many entrepreneurs, the fear of initiating conversations or public speaking can stall success. The Close School replaces this terrifying unknown with structured preparation, repeated practice, and critical feedback. Our methodology transforms the daunting act of connecting with an audience into a manageable, repeatable skill set essential for gathering market insights.

In the world of entrepreneurship, an idea is only the beginning. At the Baiada Institute, we see hundreds of concepts take shape, each one reflecting the unique ambitions and perspectives of our student community.

Drexel’s Impact Innovation Hub empowers student entrepreneurs to develop market-based solutions for social and environmental issues. Meet our new cohort of innovators!

Drexel students are leading the way in identifying gaps in Education, Mental Health & Wellness, and Domain-Specific Automation. These strategic areas represent the top three categories where Close School students are currently ideating high-value, AI-driven solutions to real-world problems.

The Close School's commitment to experiential learning is global. Vice Dean Chuck Sacco recently returned from Belgrade, Serbia, where he helped launch the Scale SEE accelerator, a program tackling the lack of venture capital in Southeastern Europe.