n his latest release, Don’t Hire Stupid People, They Are Too Much Work, veteran entrepreneur, Drexel alumnus (’67), and member of The Close School of Entrepreneurship Dean’s Advisory Board, William R. Schutt delivers a refreshing, no-nonsense roadmap for navigating the volatile landscape of modern business.

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.

In today’s rapidly shifting job market, where it’s become more challenging than ever for post-grad students to find employment, the value of a college degree is increasingly measured by the professional doors it opens. 

Drexel’s Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship is proud to welcome Eleni Kytzidis, Megan Snyder, and Sal De Trane of Empactful Capital as our inaugural Investor-in-Residence!

The Close School's annual Startup Fest successfully brought together students, founders, and industry leaders for a day focused on high-stakes pitching, specialized learning, and strategic networking, fueling the University's next generation of student-led ventures.

Drexel University's Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship has been recognized as one of the nation's leading institutions for entrepreneurship education, according to the latest rankings from The Princeton Review's Top Schools for Entrepreneurship 2026.