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Beyond Returns: Providing opportunity for all

Blackstone was proud to see partners Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), Opportunity Network and Posse Foundation recognized for their important work in preparing underserved students for college.

Blackstone was proud to see partners Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), Opportunity Network and Posse Foundation recognized for their important work in preparing underserved students for college.

Head of Blackstone Strategic Partners Vern Perry and Private Equity Senior Managing Director Seth Meisel serve on the boards of SEO and Opportunity Network, respectively. Their involvement has engaged more than 40 Blackstone mentors in the SEO Scholars Program and strong employee involvement with Opportunity Network within our Private Equity business.

Access to opportunity for all is an important part of economic development and we’re proud of the progress to which our firm has contributed. Read more about our partners here.