Daniel Gleason's Contact Details

Daniel Gleason's Company Details

Beantown Blankets

, , US • 5 - 9 Employees
Non-Profit

In January 2016, Babson College student Maxwell Perry hit the ground running during his freshman year Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship course. The class of 40 students broke into three groups to launch their own businesses with the school providing seed money. Today, Beantown has worked with clients including Google, Yahoo, Reebok, Comcast, Delta, American Airlines, Deloitte, US Bank, Adobe and hundreds more, providing over 30,000 blankets to those in need across the United States. Before stepping foot on the Wellesley campus, Perry sat down at the dinner table with his mom and brainstormed business ideas that he could use. "She had always shown compassion for those in need growing up, and said that more than anything, she wanted to give out blankets with a waterproof side." Inspired, Perry came up with Beantown Blankets, an organization that donates one blanket to a homeless individual or shelter for every blanket sold. The uniquely designed blankets have soft fleece on one side and waterproof material on the other, making them both comfortable and functional for outdoor use. "For homeless individuals, it's protection from rain and snow, keeping them warm and dry during New England winters," says Perry. "For the customer, it's the perfect blanket for picnics, sporting events, concerts, pets, or to keep in the car. Not only will your recipients feel great knowing another blanket was given to a homeless individual, they will also have a durable and convenient blanket.Blankets are custom embroidered with corporate logos, rolled with a customizable insert letter and then tied with jute twine (also available folded). For every blanket purchased a blanket is donated to a shelter or charity of a company's choice."Companies like that they can give their employees or clients a gift, while also donating to charity," Perry says. "There are very few organizations that can offer them that."- Boston Magazine