Our Story
The Vision Behind FutureBuilt ENT. 💫
At the heart of FutureBuilt ENT. stands Joe Thomas, a visionary leader whose story embodies resilience, purpose, and innovation. As the CEO and Founder, Joe brings a deeply personal understanding of what it means to rise above challenges and transform potential into progress.
Featured in Across the River by acclaimed journalist Kent Babb, Joe’s journey from the football fields of New Orleans to the forefront of social and educational innovation is a testament to determination and belief. Growing up in a community where opportunity wasn’t always accessible, Joe learned early the value of discipline, mentorship, and perseverance. Those lessons became the foundation for FutureBuilt ENT.—a company created for students, by students, built to bridge the gap between education and real-world opportunity.
Joe’s mission is clear: to make success attainable for every ambitious student by providing pathways to earn income, gain experience, and graduate career-ready—without the burden of student debt. Under his leadership, FutureBuilt ENT. has evolved into a national movement, partnering with elite organizations like the Dallas Mavericks, NFLPA, and leading universities to create a student-empowered ecosystem unlike anything before it.
More than a CEO, Joe Thomas is a builder of futures—a leader who understands that the best investment is in people. Through FutureBuilt ENT., he’s turning that belief into action, building an enterprise that extends across the nation.
FutureBuilt ENT. began with a simple but powerful realization—students deserve more than a degree; they deserve a pathway. Too many ambitious students were graduating burdened with debt and uncertainty, despite their talent, drive, and potential. The traditional education system wasn’t keeping pace with the real-world demands of the modern workforce. That gap—between learning and opportunity—became the spark that ignited FutureBuilt ENT.
Created for opportunity, FutureBuilt ENT. was founded on the belief that access changes everything. Our founders experienced firsthand the challenges of balancing college life, financial strain, and career preparation. They saw how students with remarkable potential often lacked the professional connections or financial flexibility to seize opportunities early. So, they set out to build something different—a student-empowered ecosystem designed to connect education, experience, and earning power in one unified network.
From that vision came a movement. Today, FutureBuilt ENT. stands as a student-focused career placement network that bridges the gap between college classrooms and professional boardrooms. We partner with leading brands, forward-thinking companies, top executives, and distinguished colleges and universities to open doors for students across the country. Through these partnerships, students gain access to paid, career-building opportunities that help them avoid student loan debt and enter the workforce ready to excel.
We are proudly partnered with the Dallas Mavericks, NFLPA, and other elite programs and organizations that share our commitment to empowering students through real-world opportunity and professional growth.
But our mission doesn’t stop there. We are on track to become the #1 student-empowered ecosystem in the nation, with plans to establish FBE chapters across 100+ colleges and universities by 2028. Our community represents the next generation of innovators, leaders, and changemakers—students who are taking charge of their futures while uplifting those around them.
At our core, FutureBuilt ENT. is more than a network—it’s a movement built on purpose, passion, and progress. We’re the diverse Wall Street, connecting students with real-world opportunities that shape not just their careers, but their confidence and independence.
Join us as we continue to bridge talent and opportunity—one student at a time.
To learn more, feel free to reach out to our Executive Team: info@futurebuiltent.com.