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.

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Providing free, high-quality CRE education

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Offering one-on-one mentorship with industry leaders

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Facilitating networking opportunities

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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

Sydney Gutherz

Chief Administrative Officer

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

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Andrew Hunt

Director of the Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership

Marquette University

About BL NEXT

FROM THE LOCKER ROOM TO THE BOARDROOM