Richard Casimir (Questrom’27) is an Innovate@BU Student Ambassador, pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Management Information Systems. He is passionate about creating an impact by programming events that promote wellbeing in underrepresented communities.
In his second year at BU, he served as the Head of Programming at BLK Capital Management, Corp, where he applied his organization and passion for programming to support members through virtual learning so that they could be exposed to asset management, investment banking, and private equity. He is currently President of Brothers United, an organization for men of color on campus that brings students together through conversation.
Now, more than ever, our world needs social impact-driven leaders across all disciplines to solve some of the world’s largest problems. We at Innovate@BU, with the generous support of the Enlight Foundation, are committed to empowering these future leaders and equipping them with the skills they need to make real change.
As a Freshman, Richard Casimir (QST ‘27), knew he wanted to make an impact on the BU community but didn’t know where to begin. Originally from Port Au Prince Haiti, Richard was looking for ways to meet like minded peers on campus who shared his interest in entrepreneurship and social impact, and ultimately joined the […]
At Innovate@BU, we believe that innovation thrives when fueled by curiosity, passion, and collaboration. That’s why we've introduced our student ambassadors—your go-to peers for all things Innovate@BU. These ambassadors are more than just student representatives—they're experienced innovators who have been in your shoes. Here’s how they can help you: Answer Questions: Get insights into Innovate@BU’s […]
Welcome to another year of innovation! We're excited to introduce this year’s 2023 First-Year Innovation Fellowship program cohort. These young innovators are poised to change the world, and we can't wait to see what they achieve! Meet the 2023 First-Year Innovation Fellows: Adiyaan Ahamad (he/him) (CAS'27) from London, England, is studying Economics. Abdulla Alajmi (he/him) […]
When it comes to funding for Black founders, the statistics tell a stark story: Black founders received just 1.2% of the $147 billion invested in U.S. startups in 2022. The disparity is even more pronounced for Black women founders, who receive less than 1% of all venture capital funding. At the founding stage, Black-owned startups […]
At Innovate@BU, we believe that innovation thrives when fueled by curiosity, passion, and collaboration. That’s why we’ve introduced our student ambassadors—your go-to peers for all things Innovate@BU. These ambassadors are more than just student representatives—they’re experienced innovators who have been in your shoes. Here’s how they can help you: Answer Questions: Get insights into Innovate@BU’s programs, […]
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