About BLNEXT
FROM THE LOCKER ROOM TO THE BOARDROOM
Who We Are
Empowering Student-Athletes to Build Careers in Commercial Real Estate.
BL Next is a 501(c)(3) initiative dedicated to educating and empowering student-athletes transitioning into careers in commercial real estate. Leveraging the unique skills athletes develop—resiliency, teamwork, leadership, communication, and competitiveness, BL Next positions athletes to excel in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.
Our Mission
To educate and empower student-athletes for successful careers in commercial real estate after their sports journeys end—enabling them to create as much impact in business as they have in sports.
BL Next is more than a program—it’s a movement. We provide the education, mentorship, networking opportunities, and career placements necessary for athletes to succeed in commercial real estate.
Providing free, high-quality CRE education
Offering one-on-one mentorship with industry leaders
Facilitating networking opportunities
Assisting with job and internship placements
STUDENT-ATHLETES ENROLLED
UNIVERSITIES REPRESENTED
CORPORATE PARTNERS
INDUSTRY MENTORS
Our Executive Team
Mike Tepedino
Founder
Carly Gulasarian Conrad
Director, Marketing & Communications
Board of Directors
Cassandra E. Clark
Co-Head Northeast Investment Team
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Jonathan Dracos
Chief Investment Officer
Investcorp
Randy Foye
Former NBA Player (2006-2017)
President of Friends of Nova
Paul Galiano
Senior Managing Director, Co-Head of U.S. Acquisitions, Global Capital Markets, Global Joint-Venture Transactions, New York
Tishman Speyer
Mark D. Gibson
Chief Executive Officer, Capital Markets, Americas
JLL
Andrew Hunt
Director of the Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership
Marquette University
Michael Maturo
President
RXR Realty
Justin Pugh
NFL Offensive Lineman
New York Football Giants
