Private Equity Impact Fellowship

Reduce concrete’s carbon footprint, eliminate industrial waste, and establish Roman Stone as a leader in sustainable building materials.

The Opportunity

Roman Stone is working on commercializing an innovative, environmentally friendly concrete technology. This technology uses hazardous industrial byproducts as aggregate substitutes in concrete, reducing both environmental impact and raw material costs. The technology is at an early stage, having completed a successful proof of concept for the product’s viability.

About Cranbrook Partners & Co.

Cranbrook Partners is a private equity company that creates value through active ownership of businesses. The firm employs creative management practices, with a focus on productivity gains, growth, impact and disciplined analysis as key drivers for value creation. One of the companies in Cranbrook Partner’s portfolio is the Roman Stone Construction Company, a leading manufacturer of precast concrete products based less than 30 miles from New York City.

Milestones

Gather technical, operational, and market data to validate the business case.

Engage with potential customers to test market interest and refine the value proposition.

Build a detailed financial model with validated assumptions.

Final deliverable:

A comprehensive business plan, financial model, and recommended next steps for operationalizing the technology.

WHO YOU ARE

WHO YOU ARE

OCTOBER - MARCH 2025

$XX

New York, NY (paid travel)

Open to All Disciplines at the Undergraduate and Graduate Levels

Note: If the project extends beyond 4 months, students could participate in the initial setup of the pilot facility and early commercialization efforts.

Cranbrook Partners is seeking an interdisciplinary team of 3 to 4 students to work on this project. Some possible candidate profiles: 

  • A material science engineer to ensure the technical aspects of the project—such as understanding concrete and cement processes—are realistically grounded.

  • A detail oriented BBA student with experience in creating presentations and building financial models.

  • An ERB/MBA student who can bring business acumen, a climate impact focus, and project management skills.

  • LS&A student with strengths in market research and marketing/communication.

Key Qualifications & Expectations

Students should be motivated by hands-on, real-world experience—those interested in working closely with a private equity firm and making a tangible impact.

  • Prior experience in teamwork, project management, or technical areas relevant to the project (business planning, engineering, material science, research) will be valuable.

  • The ability to dedicate 5–10 hours per week during the semester, participate in regular meetings, and possibly engage in some travel.