LEADING WITH INNOVATION w/Myles Fresnel

Myles Fresnel is a senior entrepreneurship major at Hampton University who merges business, creativity, and social impact to drive meaningful change in his community. He has led youth mentorship programs, managed benefits for over 80,000 employees during his internships, and now explores sustainable real estate development using innovative technologies. Myles will graduate this year and has been invited as a sponsored delegate to the Global Business Symposium in Cambridge to deepen his leadership in emotional intelligence, hybrid work strategies, and sustainability.

​ALEX: Myles, you’re a senior at Hampton University studying entrepreneurship. How did you begin blending business with social causes?

MYLES: It started with a personal mission—figuring out how to use business not just for profit, but for purpose. From my time at Lenserf & Co., a premiere insurance company, to my current real estate management role with Trinity Property Consultants, as an intern. I’ve consistently looked for ways to combine strategy with service. My shift towards community happened when in the summer of 2023 I ran my own sports camp called “Rising Starz” in Baltimore County, Maryland. That experience allowed me to empower around 30 students, acclimating them to 6 sports. It showed me the power of creating something that has both structure and soul. It was about more than their game—it was about mentorship, safety, and giving back. As my next action, I'll be arriving as a sponsored delegate to the Global Business Symposium at the University of Cambridge to learn about sustainability in business and other factors to improve the global impact I can make.
 
ALEX: Many people put creativity and business in separate. You’ve found a way to merge the two. How?

MYLES: For me, creativity isn’t optional—it’s a driver. Whether it’s building online brands, consulting for music videos, or running marketing campaigns, I love creating things from the ground up. That creative mindset transfers to business; it helps me connect with people, craft compelling narratives, and approach problem-solving in innovative ways. It’s also helped me advocate effectively in causes I care about, from peaceful protests to leading diversity clubs on campus.
 
ALEX: What professional experiences have shaped your vision of leadership?

MYLES: Representing Lenserf & Co. at the Global Sports Monaco Summit opened my eyes to leadership on an international scale. It made me realize that real influence comes from empathy, cross-cultural awareness, and being able to lead through connection. I’ve carried that forward by mentoring youth at church camps and running my own sports camp Rising Starz. I’ve learned that leadership isn’t just about having answers—it’s about creating space for others to rise.

ALEX: You’ve got a vision for the future of real estate. Tell us more.

MYLES: I’m passionate about real estate development, especially in sustainable housing. I envision creating energy-efficient homes using technologies like nano-insulation paint and geothermal heating systems. My goal is not just making smart homes—but smarter communities. I want to bring innovation and sustainability into spaces where people live and make those technologies accessible and appealing by communicating their long-term value. I’m looking forward to supporting a real estate company that manages over 200 properties nationwide and operating in 100 cities throughout the United States.
 
ALEX: What’s next for you?

MYLES: I’m graduating from Hampton University next year, and I’ve been invited as a sponsored delegate to the Global Business Symposium hosted at the University of Cambridge this August. It’s an incredible opportunity at Cambridge’s Clare College, where I’ll be diving deep into emotional intelligence in the workplace, building performance in hybrid teams, and sustainability in business ventures. I see this as a bridge—one that connects my past efforts with the kind of global, thoughtful leadership I want to bring into the future. ∎