Who We Are
Our Organization
Founded by a then high school student, Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneurs Corporation is a registered 501c(3) nonprofit organization in the State of Maryland, USA.
Our Mission
EXPOSE high school students around the world to the exciting world of business.
ENGAGE students to conceive, research, develop, and present a novel business concept.
INSPIRE students to create innovative solutions to problems in business and in life.
EMPOWER students to formulate powerful ideas by leveraging Blue Ocean tools.
PREPARE students for the real world of entrepreneurship and global competition.
Board of Directors
Nestor Benevides
President of the Board and CEO of EMG
Renée Mauborgne
Co-Author Blue Ocean Strategy
Frank Scalese
Vice-President of the Board and MD, Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions
Zee Munir
Executive Director
Brian Jordon
Co-Founder, Jordon & Jordon
Jon Barofalo
Senior Director, Morgan Stanley
Ilene Littman
Teacher, Ward Melville HS