SUW 2022: Full Schedule

10:00am EDT

3D Printing Fast Forward

The Center for Additive Manufacturing and Printing (The CAMP) is pleased to offer 3D Printing Fast Forward during Startup Week. This fast-paced orientation introduces attendees to the how, what, where, and why of 3D printing at Penn State Altoona. Best practices, file preparation, workflow, as well as application possibilities are a few of the many ideas and concepts you can expect to hear more about.

The CAMP provides free 2D and 3D printing, 3D scanning, vinyl cutting, heat pressing, and other technologies to all Penn State Altoona students, faculty, and staff.

This opportunity is open to Penn State Altoona students, faculty, and staff. Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Penn State Altoona, and The Center for Additive Manufacturing and Printing (The CAMP) and the Doing Better Business 3-D Printer Lab.

Speakers

Rebecca Strzelec

Distinguished Professor of Visual Arts and Program Coordinator, Visual Arts Studies, Penn State Altoona

Rebecca Strzelec (hint: rhymes with relic) is a Distinguished Professor of Visual Arts and Program Coordinator of the Visual Art Studies degree program at Penn State University, Altoona College. Strzelec co-directs Penn State Altoona’s Center for Additive Manufacturing and Printing... Read More →

Thomas Hatch

Engineering Lab Manager, Penn State Altoona

Barrett Keith

Engineering Support Specialist, Penn State Altoona

Monday April 4, 2022 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Doing Better Business 3-D Printer Lab in the Learning Resources Center

In-Person, Altoona

11:00am EDT

Biotechnology Training Program: Startups from Eberly Alumn, Dr. Shu Li

Biotechnology program classroom guest speaker. This event is open to students in this specific class.

This event is presented by Penn State Eberly College of Science.

Speakers

Dr. Shu Li '16

CEO and Co-founder, Petri Bio

Dr. Shu Li is CEO and Co-founder of Petri Bio, an LA-based biotech startup developing therapies and healthcare products using gut microbes. Previously she co-founded Alpine Roads, a YC-backed startup using genetically modified plants to produce animal proteins. She has a Ph.D. in... Read More →

Monday April 4, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Classroom Speaker

In-Person, University Park

11:00am EDT

Startup: Food-preneurs (presented in Spanish only)

The women founders behind various Hazleton area restaurants and eateries will gather to discuss how they launched their businesses, how these businesses are being sustained, and challenges faced as the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the restaurant industry nationwide.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq., Penn State Hazleton, Emprender Latino, Inc., Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State, Abington LaunchBox powered by Penn State, Lehigh Valley LaunchBox powered by Penn State, and Harrisburg LaunchBox powered by Penn State.

Speakers

Yesenia Rodriguez

Owner, Kiki's Bakery and Cafe

Rodriguez is owner of Kiki's Bakery and Cafe in West Hazleton.

Florimar Suarez

Owner, Pasapalos Time Catering Service

Florimar Suarez is owner of Pasapalos Time Catering Service in Hazleton.

Maribel Melendez

Owner, Sweetz Melendez

Maribel Melendez is owner of Sweetz Melendez in Hazleton.

Monday April 4, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Hazleton

12:00pm EDT

Learn Infographics Design with Adobe Express

Do you want to learn how to make snazzy infographics to make your data and content come to life?

This workshop introduces graphic design best practices and the use of Adobe Express Post (previously Adobe Spark) for designing and creating an infographic. It is intended for those new to graphic design who want to create an infographic using a simplified design program.

Some of the topics that will be covered include:

Design Best Practices
Sample Infographics
Using Adobe Express Post for design
Adding text, icons, and photos to an Express project
Exporting, publishing and sharing of finished design

Registration is required for this event. You can register HERE.

Before the webinar, if you don’t already have Adobe Express, please sign up for an Adobe Express account so you can follow along:

University students, faculty, and staff can sign up for a premium version through Penn State here.
Non-Penn State attendees can sign up for a free account, or choose to pay for a premium account. The free account has many of the same features as the premium and will certainly still facilitate the making of infographics. Sign up here.

This event is presented by the Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State and Penn State Berks.

Speakers

Carla R. Seward '16

Multimedia Specialist, Penn State University

Carla is an experienced Multimedia Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. She's skilled in Training, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, and Video/Audio Editing. She's a strong Instructional Design professional with a Master of Education... Read More →

Monday April 4, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Berks

12:00pm EDT

Entrepreneur in Residence, Evan Kephart

The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program provides students with opportunities to expand their network and get immediate feedback on their ventures or entrepreneurial career goals and aspirations.

A different highly accomplished entrepreneur comes to campus once or twice a month during the academic year. The visiting entrepreneurs come from diverse fields and are chosen based on their success starting and managing successful enterprises.

Advance online registration is required. Registration opens two weeks before the EIR arrives on campus. Students must sign up in advance via this site for a 20-minute appointment with the EIR.

This opportunity is open to Penn State Altoona students who are enrolled in the Entrepreneurship concentration or the Entrepreneur minor.

Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Penn State Altoona

Speakers

Evan Kephart

CCO Campus Ministry Staff at Penn State Altoona, Owner, Prophet’s Melt Shop

A graduate of Waynesburg University, Evan Kephart has taken an unconventional path into entrepreneurship. A religion and philosophy major in college, Kephart pursued a career in ministry through the CCO and began working at Penn State Altoona in 2015. In 2020, he opened Prophet’s... Read More →

Monday April 4, 2022 12:00pm - 4:05pm EDT

In-Person, Altoona

12:15pm EDT

3D Printing Workshop

Cody Degler and Briana Samanns are hosting a 3D Printing Workshop in The Flemming CEED Center that teaches participants how to use 3D printers for prototyping their business idea. Prototyping a business idea is important when assessing and refining a product and obtaining more accurate market feedback. 3D printing is a fast and cost-effective way to create a prototype.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by the Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center.

Speakers

Briana Samanns

Penn State Berks CEED Center 3D Printer Co-Coordinator, Second-Year Electromechanical Engineering Major

Second-Year Electromechanical Engineering Major. Penn State Berks CEED Center 3D Printer Co-Coordinator.

Cody Degler

Penn State Berks CEED Center 3D Printer Co-Coordinator, Second-Year Electromechanical Engineering Major

Second-Year Electromechanical Engineering Major. Penn State Berks CEED Center 3D Printer Co-Coordinator.

Monday April 4, 2022 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Gaige 111 1801 Broadcasting Rd, Reading, PA 19610

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), Berks

12:15pm EDT

Idea Jam

Do you have your own business or a side hustle? Or are you interested in the idea of having your own? This event will help you meet other entrepreneurial students and get inspired by each other's stories! This event is organized by Club PotENTIal, which promotes the ENTI (entrepreneurship and innovation) minor on campus and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of the students involved.

Registration is not required for this event. This event is available to Penn State Beaver students only.

This event is presented by Club PotENTIal in partnership with the Beaver Valley LaunchBox powered by Penn State Beaver and Penn State Beaver.

Monday April 4, 2022 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
SUB Auditorium 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA

In-Person, Beaver

12:30pm EDT

Why is Good Information So Hard to Find? Tips and Tricks for Researching Startups

Thinking about working for an existing startup? Launching your own business and looking for information on your competitors? Interested in how a startup got its, well, start? Researching startups and small business is notoriously difficult, but there are some things you can try to learn more about startups that interest you. This short session will cover some tips and tricks for uncovering information on difficult-to-research companies.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is sponsored by Penn State University Libraries.

Speakers

Sara F. Hess

Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian, Penn State University Libraries

Sara Hess is the Business and Entrepreneurship Librarian in the Schreyer Business Library at Penn State’s University Park campus. She is available for research consultations with student, faculty, staff, and community entrepreneurs looking for information on industries, markets... Read More →

Monday April 4, 2022 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, University Park

4:00pm EDT

Building Entrepreneurial Communities w/ Rachel Sapienza

In this session, Rachel will talk about her journey managing operations and communities at PayPal Ventures, a leading investor in Fintech, Commerce, and Infrastructure, as well as Plug & Play – one of the world's best startup accelerators! We'll go over what means to cultivate entrepreneurial communities and what makes them unique, while sharing applicable tactics and advice. During the final 15-20 minutes, we'll have an open discussion on the Penn State entrepreneurial community while offering the opportunity for attendees to connect in small groups or share their related learnings or challenges within the community.

This event is presented by Happy Valley VC.

Speakers

Rachel Sapienza '16

Operations and Community, PayPal Ventures

Monday April 4, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-Person, University Park

4:00pm EDT

Eberly and Beyond: an Exploration of Alternate Academic Careers

Come learn from four inspiring Eberly alumni on their journey from academia to non-academic careers. Hear from:

GlaxoSmithKline's director for behavioral management for animals in research environments,
a physical chemist turned entrepreneur, who's inventions include the first Commercial Next Generation DNA sequencing instrument, emulsion PCR, and Paired-end DNA sequencing.
founder of antAchaogen and Revagenix Inc. which focus on the discovery and development of novel antibacterials for high unmet medical needs.
Vice President for Venture Capital at Pfizer

Registration is not required for this event. You can view the event HERE using passcode 712113.

This event is presented by Penn State Eberly College of Science.

Speakers

Michael Weiner '79

CEO and Founder, Abbratech Inc.

Currently CEO and founder of Abbratech Inc., Dr. Weiner is a serial scientific entrepreneur. The companies he has founded include Affomix (proteomics, acquired by Illumina), AxioMx (proteomics, acquired by Abcam), GnuBio (NextGen DNA sequencing, acquired by BioRad), and Encodia (NextGen... Read More →

Christina Winnicker, '93 DVM, MPH, DACLAM

Director for Animal Welfare External Due Diligence for GSK, GlaxoSmithKline

Chris, aka ‘Winnie’ specializes in animal welfare, environmental enrichment and behavioral management for animals in research environments. A practicing veterinarian for over 20 years, she has experience in both academia and industry. In her current role as Director for Animal... Read More →

Dr. Ryan Cirz '01

CEO and Founder, Revagenix Inc.

I have spent the past 19 years focused on the discovery and development of novel antibacterials for high unmet medical needs. At Achaogen, a San Francisco-based biotech which I helped found, I witnessed firsthand the evolution of both the pathogens we were targeting, and the regulatory... Read More →

Barbara Dalton '74

Vice President for Venture Capital, Pfizer

Monday April 4, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Virtual

Virtual, University Park

4:00pm EDT

My Entrepreneurial Journey - Going “0 to 1” with Your Startup

My entrepreneurial journey; Going “0 to 1” with your startup. Seating is limited!

Registration is not required for this event. You can join HERE using passcode 702425.

This event is presented by Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology.

Speakers

Nayeem Hussain '05

Co-founder & CEO, Keen Home

Nayeem is an entrepreneur, investor, and startup advisor who believes in using the power of technology to improve lives and close the opportunity gap. Nayeem spent his early career focusing on corporate finance, M&A, and financial analysis first at Prudential Financial and then at... Read More →

Monday April 4, 2022 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, University Park

5:00pm EDT

Happy Valley Capital Pitch Competition - Apply by Monday, February 28th

Compete for monetary prizes totaling more than $12k while pitching to, getting feedback, and building connections with judges from a wide range of professional entrepreneurial backgrounds. As a finalist, you'll get funding automatically and access to Happy Valley VC's Startup Advisory Program, which includes pitch deck support, business-focused office hours, as well as a comprehensive online library with resources to build a startup. Following the competition, finalists will continue to receive support from the Happy Valley VC network as they progress in their entrepreneurial journey and scale their startup! Monetary prizes totaling more than $25k for Best overall startup, Startup with highest ESG-impact, and People's choice!

Apply by Monday, February 28. At least one team member must be a Penn State student.

For more information, contact Aryaman Bhardwaj at axb1737@psu.edu or visit the Happy Valley Venture Capital website.

This event is presented by Happy Valley Venture Capital in partnership with the Farrell Center for Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Monday April 4, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub, Room 603 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-Person, University Park

6:00pm EDT

The Startup Journey - How Failure & Flexibility Fuel Success

Being a founder comes with only one guarantee: at times, the obstacles will be so absurdly difficult they'll seem almost comical. While you can’t predict what's ahead, you can prepare for it. And you can learn a lot from Lynsie Campbell’s experiences, since she's survived everything a startup can throw at you. Join us as Lynsie shares the true stories of her fifteen-year journey through the tech startup world—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Learn how she raised millions in venture capital funding, hired for every startup role, braved two accelerators, experienced one successful exit, and burned one startup to the ground.

This event is presented by Happy Valley VC.

Speakers

Lynsie Campbell

Founder, Author, and Early-Stage Investor

Lynsie Campbell is the founder of two tech companies: ShowClix and LaneSpotter. One was acquired. The other, not so much. She's also a Founding General Partner at The Fund Midwest, a seed-stage venture fund investing in the next generation of tech founders in Illinois, Michig... Read More →

Monday April 4, 2022 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub, Room 603 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

6:00pm EDT

Smart Charging of Electric Vehicles: An Innovative Business Model for Utility Firms

By providing an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional vehicles, electric vehicles will transform urban mobility, particularly in smart cities. In practice, once an electric vehicle is plugged in, the charging station completes charging as soon as possible. Given that the procurement cost of electricity and resulting carbon emissions vary significantly during a day, substantial savings can be achieved by smart charging---delaying charging until the cost is lower. In this paper, we study smart charging as an innovative business model for utility firms.

Registration is required for this event. You can register HERE.

The event is presented by Pennsylvania State Berks Entrepreneurship Club in partnership with the The Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center and Penn State Berks.

Moderators

Abdullah Konak

Distinguished Professor of Information Sciences and Technology, Penn State Berks

Abdullah Konak is a Distinguished Professor of Information Sciences and Technology at the Pennsylvania State University, Berks. Dr. Konak also teaches graduate courses at the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations program at the College of Information Sciences... Read More →

Speakers

Safak Yucel

Assistant Professor of Operations Management, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University

Safak Yucel is the Assistant Professor of Operations Management for the McDonough School of Business in Georgetown University.

Monday April 4, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Berks

7:00pm EDT

Accelerator Rap Finale and Awards Presentation

The Accelerator Rap Challenge is a national contest hosted by the Cape at Penn State that addresses the lack of diversity in innovative entrepreneurship. Undergrads compete by creating School House Rock-style animated music videos designed to help 8-12 year-old girls and kids of color see themselves as future founders of innovative ventures. The 2022 winning teams will be announced and Cash prizes will be awarded in this virtual event. More about the Challenge can be found here, on Twitter @AcceleratorRap and Instagram @accelerator.rap.

Register HERE for this virtual finale and see who wins!

This event is presented by Invent Penn State, Anchor Point Foundation, RSM Foundation and Penn State College of Education.

Speakers

Monica Lago-Kaytis

Founder, RiseUpAnimation

Prince Charles Alexander

Multiple Grammy Winner, Berklee School of Music

Judging musical / lyrical artistry

Bill Aulet

MIT Trust Center for Entrepreneurship

Judging clarity of entrepreneurship concept

Milton Chen

George Lucas Educational Foundation and Sesame Workshop

Judging educational merit

Betsy Campbell

Organizer of the Challenge, Penn State College of Education

Judging inclusive spirit of the contest

Monday April 4, 2022 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, University Park

7:15pm EDT

Women Trailblazers: Securing Capital in a Male-Dominated Space

Across the United States, there are nearly 13 million women-owned businesses that generate about $1.8 trillion annually. In 2020, more women than men started a business. Despite the growing number of women business owners, only 2.3% of venture capital goes to women entrepreneurs.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring Birgitt Boschitsch, co-founder of spotLESS Materials, Linsey Covert, founder and CEO of TEAMology, and Dana Wilson, CEO of CHIP, as they share their successes, adversities and experience with obtaining capital in a male-dominated space.

Securing capital? These women trailblazers have been there and done that.

Registration is not required for this event. Refreshments provided by Bees Knees Coffee.

Moderators

Lee Erickson '13

Jack White Family Director (a.k.a. Chief Amplifier), Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank

Lee spends her days downtown at the LaunchBox providing business advice and connecting startups to the resources, experts, and support they need to de-risk their business and accelerate their entry to market. As a serial entrepreneur in a previous life, Lee has worked with 100’s... Read More →

Speakers

Linsey Covert '06

Founder and CEO, TEAMology

Linsey is a passionate educator turned entrepreneur. Her vision for a better solution that could help kids develop healthier connections and relationships while preparing for their future began as a graduate student at Penn State in the early 2000s. Her research interests continued... Read More →

Dana L. Wilson '23

Founder & CEO, CHIP (Changing How Individuals Prosper)

Dana L. Wilson is a diversity and inclusion award winner named "One To Watch" in Fintech from Money 20/20, a 2021 Trailblazer from Black Women In Media, and an experienced financial professional with over fifteen years in the financial services industry. She graduated from... Read More →

Birgitt Boschitsch '18

Co-Founder & CEO, spotLESS Materials Inc.

Dr. Birgitt Boschitsch is co-founder and CEO of spotLESS Materials Inc., a startup spinning out Penn State technology and dedicated to commercializing anti-fouling coating technologies to consumers and across various industries. Birgitt received her PhD in mechanical engineering from... Read More →

Monday April 4, 2022 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub, Room 603 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

10:30am EDT

Aspiring Student Entrepreneurs - Panel of Student Entrepreneurs for Aspiring Student Entrepreneurs

In the spirit of students learning from their peers, several PSU student entrepreneurs will share the opportunities and challenges of running a venture while they are a student. Students will share an brief overview of their ventures, the resources they used at Penn State, and the benefits of starting a venture when they are still in school. The student entrepreneurs will share how to get started, pitfalls to avoid and suggestions on how to overcome setbacks. The student entrepreneurs will also answer questions from aspiring entrepreneurs.

This event is for Penn State students only. Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Penn State's Smeal College of Business and Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society.

Speakers

Eden Thomas-Lutchmedial

Founder, KTees Treasures

Eden Thomas-Lutchmedial is a founder of KTees Treasures, a wholesale company that aims to provide its clients with quality care and efficient operations to boost their products' reach. Products are sold solely through Amazon.

Robert (Bobby) Ortense III

Founder, BuddyFee and Outwyrd

Robert (Bobby) Ortense III is the founder of two companies, BuddyFee and Outwyrd.Outwyrd is a real estate listing syndication platform for real estate agents, brokers, property owners, property managers, and FSBOS. www.outwyrd.com allows users to upload a property once, and have... Read More →

Max Maslow

Founder & Artist, Stay (+) Productions

Stay (+) Productions is a music creation company created by founder and artist Max Maslow. Working with independent creators looking to collaborate and communicate their passion to the masses. Making music for those with open wounds who find that music is the way to close and heal... Read More →

Connor Morris

Founder, Costa Rican Woodworks

Connor Morris is the founder of Costa Rican Woodworks which sells hand-crafted, specialty wooden home goods products sourced from Costa Rica in the United States. The venture is e-commerce based.

Marcella Marino '22

Student Entrepreneur, MarRossa's Old World Cuisine

MarRosa's Old World Cuisine was founded by Marcella Rose in early 2021. She has grown up around good, Italian food because of both her heritage and her dad being an importer of specialty Italian foods. Ever since she was little she wanted to own her own business, so when she attended... Read More →

Tuesday April 5, 2022 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Business Building Room 008

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

11:30am EDT

Market, Industry, and Competitor Research in the time of COVID

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it probably goes without saying: the world has changed. What does that mean for doing market, industry, and competitor research? This short session will take a quick look at how University Libraries-subscribed and publicly available information sources have addressed the rapidly changing business and economic environment.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Penn State University Libraries.

Speakers

Sara F. Hess

Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian, Penn State University Libraries

Tuesday April 5, 2022 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, University Park

12:00pm EDT

The First Steps to Small Business Success

Join us for an abbreviated version of our monthly seminar designed for people who are thinking about starting a business or who are in the early stages of starting. Our small business experts will share the key aspects of starting a business and help you determine if launching a business is right for you.

Topics covered include:
- Business structures
- How to assess the feasibility of your business idea
- Legal and tax implications of owning a business
- How to develop a business plan
- Funding options
- How to market your product or service
- Where to find other resources that may help you succeed

Registration is required for this event. You can register HERE.

The event is presented by SCORE Mentors of Central PA and the Penn State SBDC.

Speakers

Will Hooten

Business Consultant, Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

William Hooten, a graduate from the Pennsylvania State University, is a Business Consultant at the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC). He has been with the Penn State SBDC since 2018 and provides free, confidential one-on-one consulting to small business owners in... Read More →

Tuesday April 5, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub, Room 113 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

12:05pm EDT

Top 5 in Twenty-Five Speaker Series; Putting LinkedIn to Work for You!

Our Top 5 in Twenty-Five Speaker Series continues with James Colino, Head of Talent Acquisition for Sheetz, Inc. Curious about LinkedIn? Hoping to learn best practices and tips to get the most out of this professional social media platform? You've come to the right place! James will share actionable advice you can put into practice right away – in a mere twenty-five minutes!

This event is open to all students and community members. If you are attending via Zoom, please register prior to the event. You can register HERE. In-person registration is not required.

This event is presented by Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Penn State Altoona and the Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite Family.

Speakers

James Colino

Head of Talent Acquisition, Sheetz Inc.

James Colino has been building and optimizing recruiting functions around the world for over twenty years. As the Head of Talent Acquisition for Sheetz, Inc., James oversees recruiting for over 630 stores and all support functions across a six state footprint. Prior to joining Sheetz... Read More →

Tuesday April 5, 2022 12:05pm - 12:30pm EDT
Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Room 201 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), Altoona

12:15pm EDT

Rebecca Corvin Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey

Join us on April 5th, 2022, at 12:15-1:15 when the Fayette LaunchBox will host Fayette County resident, Penn State Fayette graduate Rebecca Corvin. Rebecca is an entrepreneur, and she'll share her successful journey with our campus. There will be a complimentary smoothie bar as well!

Registration is required for this event.

This event is presented by the Fayette LaunchBox and Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.

Speakers

Rebecca Corvin

BEC Safety

Rebecca is an experienced instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. She's skilled in Petroleum, Gas, HAZOP Study, Workplace Safety, and Inspection. She's an operations professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) focused in... Read More →

Tuesday April 5, 2022 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council Building 1040 Eberly Way, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), Fayette

1:35pm EDT

Product Management 101: An Introduction to How to Build Digital Products

Angela Govila is a growth-mindset FinTech executive with extensive experience building organizations to deliver technology solutions. She has deep experience in end-to-end customer success lifecycles and new product innovation in digital banking. Angela is currently the Head of Product for Embedded Banking with JPMorgan Chase’s Corporate Investment Bank. Previously, she was the Head of Digital for Chase for Business. She has also held roles at Capital One, Ernst & Young and General Electric. She is also a recent Fellow from the Aspen Institute’s Tech Policy Hub. Angela has an undergraduate degree from the College of Information Sciences and Technology and also serves on the Dean's Advisory Board. In her spare time, she loves hiking and backpacking in the remote wilderness with her family. Lately though, she’s learning how to hit a PR as a new Peloton Mom.

Registration is not required for this event. You can join HERE using passcode 119886.

This event is presented by Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology.

Speakers

Angela Govila '05

Head of Product, Embedded Banking, Corporate Investment Bank, JPMorgan Chase’s Corporate Investment Bank

Tuesday April 5, 2022 1:35pm - 2:50pm EDT
Virtual

Virtual, University Park

4:30pm EDT

Great Valley LaunchBox Showcase

Join President Barron and the Great Valley LaunchBox to learn about opportunities for student and community entrepreneurs and hear how your support can help spur student career success and local economic development.

Registration is required to attend the in-person event. You can register here.

This event is presented by Great Valley LaunchBox powered by Penn State and Penn State Great Valley.

Speakers

Eric J. Barron

President, The Pennsylvania State University

Eric J. Barron began his tenure as the 18th president of The Pennsylvania State University on May 12, 2014. Previously, Barron served as president of Florida State. He has more than 35 years of leadership experience in academic administration, education, research and public service... Read More →

James Nemes

Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Penn State Great Valley

James A. Nemes earned his M.Sc. and D.Sc. from The George Washington University and his B.Eng. from the University of Maryland. Dr. Nemes was an associate professor of mechanical engineering and William Dawson Scholar at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he also held a... Read More →

Cerise James

Pharmaceutical Manager, PSGV Board Member

Cerise James, MD, MPH is an expert in Medical Affairs, currently works for mid-size pharma as a Manager, Medical Value Liaison. Dr. James holds several board appointments within pharma and academia.

Patrick Hayakawa

VP Innovation and Marketing, Chester County Economic Development Council

Patrick Hayakawa serves as Vice President of Innovation & Marketing for the Chester County Economic Development Council. In this role, he oversees a broad range of services for entrepreneurship, startup activity, tech workforce development, and the innovation economy. Patrick also... Read More →

Tuesday April 5, 2022 4:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Penn State Great Valley 30 E. Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), Great Valley

4:35pm EDT

Real Estate Investment, a Young Entrepreneurs Journey

Mr. Green will discuss his personal journey into the residential real estate rental market.

Students from any Penn State campus are welcome!

RSVP is only required for people who will be participating through zoom. There is no RSVP deadline.

This event is presented by the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and Penn State Altoona.

Speakers

Randy Green

Owner, Green Avenue Properties

Randy Green is a native of Blair County PA where he remains a resident with his fiancé Shanda, daughter Shoshana, and stepdaughter Alexis. Randy is an owner of Solarshield Metal Roofing and Green Avenue Properties. Randy plans to grow Solarshield 20% annually while maintaining customer... Read More →

Tuesday April 5, 2022 4:35pm - 5:50pm EDT
Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Room 001 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona PA, 16601

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), Altoona

5:00pm EDT

Startup: Sports (presented in Spanish only)

Noelia Monteroa and Julio Fernandez are fans of performance, baseball, and culture, and through these areas they founded the Latin Fusion Baseball Academy to help the youth of the Reading area. The pair will discuss their nonprofit and how it came to be and challenges and successes along the way.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and Penn State Hazleton.

Speakers

Julio Fernandez

Co-founder, Latin Fusion Baseball Academy

Julio Fernandez is a co-founder of Latin Fusion Baseball Academy, a nonprofit that works to unite culture, baseball, and young people in the Reading region.

Noelia Monteroa

Co-founder, Latin Fusion Baseball Academy

Tuesday April 5, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Hazleton

5:00pm EDT

Feasibility, Structure, Licensing and Registration

Have you dreamed of being your own boss for many years but don't know where to start? Do you wonder, how do I turn my good idea into a successful business, what is the feasibility of my business idea, what kind of forms and licenses do I need, or where is the best place to open my business? Learn the basics of starting and successfully operating your own business.

Registration is not required for this event.

The event is presented by Wilkes University Small Business Development Center in partnership with Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and Penn State Hazleton.

Speakers

Lucy Singer

Business Consultant, Wilkes University Small Business Development Center

Lucy Singer joined the Wilkes University SBDC as a Business Consultant in 2017. Assisting clients in Luzerne and Carbon counties, Lucy specializes in preparing comprehensive business plans that include financial forecasts and marketing research. In addition, she provides general management... Read More →

Tuesday April 5, 2022 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Hazleton

5:00pm EDT

Small Business and Startup Fair

The Small Business and Startup fair is a university-wide recruitment fair for students who are seeking unique opportunities within a small business or startup environment. The fair, which is open to all students of academic year or major, will feature employers who are seeking candidates for full-time, internship, co-op, and research positions. Visit https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/fairs/businesstart for more information.

This event is presented by Penn State Career Services.

Tuesday April 5, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub, Room 603 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-Person, University Park

5:00pm EDT

Startup Market

Startup Market is a university-wide resource fair for students who are interested in seeking involvement with organizations, academic pathways, and community resources at Penn State that align with entrepreneurship and innovation. Startup Market is open to all students of any academic year or major and will feature academic and entrepreneurial resources in addition to startups and student-led initiatives to help provide a startup mindset to students during their time at Penn State.

Tuesday April 5, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub, 2nd Floor 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-Person, University Park

6:00pm EDT

Entrepreneurship Speaker Series- The Roles of Intrapreneurs in Our Economy

Linda Camacho, Lead Systems Architect at Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control, James Catanach, Head Operations and Strategy at Trend, at John Gatto, Principle and CEO of JGO Services come together and speak about their roles as intrapreneurs and how those roles affect the economy today.

Registration is required for this event. You can register HERE.

The event is presented by Pennsylvania State Berks Entrepreneurship Club in partnership with the The Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center and Penn State Berks.

Moderators

Sadan Kulturel-Konak

Professor of Management Information Systems Director, Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center Program Chair, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENTI) Minor Courtesy Faculty, Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing, Penn State Berks

Dr. Sadan Kulturel is a Professor of Management Information Systems at Penn State Berks. Dr. Kulturel's primary research focus is modeling, analysis and optimization of complex systems using metaheuristic approaches, such as Tabu Search and Genetic Algorithms, combined with techniques... Read More →

Speakers

Linda Camacho

Lead Systems Architect Staff, Lockheed Martin Missile & Fire Control

Linda Camacho is a Lead Systems Architect who leads a team of multiple Systems Architects and Systems Engineers working on transforming multiple classified programs within Lockheed Martin from a document-centric approach of engineering to a Digital Transformation, Model-Based Systems... Read More →

Jamie Catanach

Head of Operations & Strategy, Trend

Jamie considers himself an accounting major "gone rogue". He worked at a startup throughout college, moved to Austin to work with a software behemoth, and joined a venture-backed accelerator as an associate. This path has led him to his current role as the Head of Operations & Strategy... Read More →

John Gatto

Principal and CEO, JGO Services, LLC

John Gatto is Principal and CEO of JGO Services, LLC a business dedicated to helping small to mid-sized enterprises achieve their goals. Additionally, he is a Founding Member of TAR Capital, LLC, providing seed funding for emerging technology in the energy sector. During a 36-year... Read More →

Tuesday April 5, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Berks

6:00pm EDT

IST Identity Talk - Strength in Diversity: Entrepreneurs

Hear from College of IST alumni from diverse backgrounds about their path being entrepreneurs as well as navigating Penn State and their IST careers. Learn valuable tips about making your ideas come to fruition and what obstacles you may encounter.

Registration is required for this event. You can register here.

This event is presented by the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology.

Speakers

Megan Costello '08

Assistant Teaching Professor, College of IST, Penn State University

Megan Costello, Esq. is an assistant teaching professor at the College of IST. Megan holds a J.D. from the University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly, the Franklin Pierce Law Center). She graduated from Penn State, magna cum laude, in Information Sciences and Technology with... Read More →

Nikita Page '17

IT Audit Manager, Microsoft

Nikita Page earned his bachelor’s degree from the College of IST in 2017 and now is based out of the greater New York metropolitan area, where he works as a technology risk professional for Microsoft and a music production entrepreneur. Over the last five years, his Penn State education... Read More →

Joel Sakyi '20

Systems Administrator, ValidaTek, Inc.

Joel Sakyi is a Systems Administrator at ValidaTek, Inc, based in McLean, Virginia, where he manages information systems as a contractor for the Department of Defense. Prior to his graduation, he launched Vybrnt, a startup company that aided underrepresented students in connecting... Read More →

Sara Weston '05

Founder and Executive Director, 911er Women, Inc.

Sara Weston is the founder and executive director of 911der Women, Inc. (pronounced 9-1-wonder women), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to empower and provide tools for women in public safety. She has been a consultant for 911 technology systems for the past 17 years... Read More →

Tuesday April 5, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, University Park

6:30pm EDT

Aspectos Legales de un Emprendimiento y Negocio

La clínica de asistencia para emprendedores te invita a compartir con dos de los miembros de la facultad de derecho de Penn State, Britani Peterson (abogada) y Kira Ritter (estudiante de derecho) para aprender de los servicios gratis disponibles a los negocios pequeños en Pennsylvania. La presentación cubrirá los problemas legales que una compañía nueva pude enfrentar, incluyendo una comparación de los problemas típicos y los errores comunes que comete un nuevo empresario. Síguenos para aprender un poco más sobre cómo pueden conseguir ayuda gratis para sus negocios. (El webinar en Español.)

Para ver este evento, haga clic AQUÍ y use la contraseña 951260. Por telefono: +16699006833,95124479086#.

Este evento es presentado por Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq., Abington LaunchBox powered by Penn State, Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State, Harrisburg LaunchBox powered by Penn State, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, Emprender Latino PA, El Informe Latino, y York LaunchBox powered by Penn State.

Speakers

Britani Peterson

Abogada, Penn State Law

Kira Ritter

Estudiante de derecho

Tuesday April 5, 2022 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Hazleton

7:15pm EDT

Pandemic Pivot: Innovation in Business During COVID-19

The pandemic forced founders and companies to reassess their business operations. From adopting new technology to adjusting to remote work habits, leaders needed to demonstrate flexibility and resilience to keep going and not give up when things got tough.

Join this panel discussion and learn how business leaders pivoted during the pandemic. Attendees will discover the challenges that different companies have faced and how they have found a way to flourish with a combination of perseverance and savviness. This panel will feature speakers Maureen Mulvihill, president and CEO of Actuated Medical, and Justin Rosenberg, founder and CEO of Honeygrow.

Registration is not required for this event.

Moderators

Timothy W. Simpson

Paul Morrow Professor of Engineering Design & Manufacturing, Penn State University

Tim Simpson is the Paul Morrow Professor of Engineering Design & Manufacturing, Co-founder of the world’s first Additive Manufacturing & Design Graduate Program, and Co-Director of the Center for Innovative Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition (CIMP-3D) at Penn... Read More →

Speakers

Dr. Cheryl Robinson

Founder, Ready2Roar

Since 2017, Dr. Cheryl Robinson has been a regular contributor for ForbesWomen. She focuses on women who have pivoted within their careers, emphasizing their mindsets. Having interviewed over 400 women and counting, she has had the fortunate opportunity to meet and engage with some... Read More →

Justin Rosenberg '04

Founder + Chief Executive Officer, honeygrow

Justin Rosenberg is Founder and CEO of honeygrow, a fast-casual stir-fry and salad conceptfounded in Philadelphia in 2012. With a mission to create a unique, spirited brand focused onsimple, wholesome foods, Rosenberg has led the company's creation and growth, which currentlyhas 26... Read More →

Maureen Mulvihill '89, M.S. '91, PhD '96

President and CEO, Actuated Medical, Inc.

Maureen is the Life Sciences Pennsylvania 2020 CEO of the Year and has been recognized over 35 times nationally and internationally for her entrepreneurial leadership. In 2017, she was a US delegate to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India. She has been appointed to the Life... Read More →

Tuesday April 5, 2022 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub, 1st Floor 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

9:30am EDT

Open Office Hours with Corner Coach Luke Kephart

The Coach is in! Stop by during Invent Penn State's Startup Week to discuss your business with Luke Kephart, our resident Corner mentor. Free coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by The Corner LaunchBox and Penn State New Kensington.

Speakers

Luke Kephart

Corner Coach, LAK Strategic Consulting and Technology

Luke Kephart has over 30 years experience in small business, beginning his career as an application engineer and retiring as CEO of Extrel, a small manufacturing company that developed and produced mass spectrometers for global research and industrial markets. He has held various... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT
The Corner LaunchBox 701 5th Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068

In-Person, New Kensington

10:00am EDT

Walk In Wednesdays

We invite you to drop into The Corner to explore our facility and what we offer. If you are an aspiring co-worker, startup ISO a flexible arrangement, or budding entrepreneur, take a few hours and enjoy contemporary shared office space on us - and take a moment to learn more about our small business development support.
You will also have a chance to enjoy some sweet treats courtesy of one of New Kensington's own bakeries!

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by The Corner LaunchBox and Penn State New Kensington.

Speakers

Alyssa Pistininzi

Education Strategy & Planning Manager / Business Operations Manager, The Corner Launchbox / The Digital Foundry at New Kensington

Alyssa Pistininzi holds the position of Education Strategy & Planning Manager for Penn State University’s New Kensington campus, and Business Operations Manager & Membership Coordinator for the Digital Foundry New Kensington. She earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in English from... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
The Corner LaunchBox 701 5th Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068

In-Person, New Kensington

11:15am EDT

Empowering Women in STEM fields

Empowering women in STEM fields.

There is limited seating for this event. You can view the event HERE using passcode 863147.

This event is presented by Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology.

Speakers

Jayme Goldberg '92

Founder, Consequential Flowers

Jayme Anne Goldberg is the Founder of Consequential Flowers, an inclusive community and platform that empowers ambitious, young people to bloom as bold, solutionary leaders. As a visionary with demonstrated success creating value in fragmented industries and scaling organizations... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT
E202 Westgate Building

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

11:30am EDT

Abington LaunchBox Innovation Challenge

Theme: Design, Build, and Market a working TV Antenna for under $10

Members of the Penn State Abington Innovation Ecosystem invite you to participate in the Innovation Challenge by building an unpowered but working television antenna using less than $10 of materials. Entries will be evaluated on functional performance, design/aesthetics, and a one page marketing flier.

This challenge is open to Penn State Abington students, staff, and faculty.

This event is presented by Abington LaunchBox powered by Penn State in partnership with Penn State Abington IST Program, Abington MakerSpace, Entrepreneurial Student Association, Penn State Abington Sustainability Council and Penn State Abington.

Speakers

Peter Hornberger

Director, Abington LaunchBox

Peter Hornberger is a Lecturer of Management and Entrepreneurship and the Director of the Abington LaunchBox at Penn State University's Abington campus. He is responsible for setting the trajectory of the LaunchBox that supports the development of a culture of innovation for students... Read More →

Innovation Challenge pdf

Wednesday April 6, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Rydal Executive Plaza, Room 300 1095 Rydal Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), Abington

11:30am EDT

Intellectual Property 101

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover:
- What is the USPTO?
- An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
- Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP
- How to get started in protecting your intellectual property

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Penn State University Libraries and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Speakers

Albert Wong

Primary Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Albert Wong is a Primary Examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office examining applications in telemetry and computer input devices. Albert has been with the USPTO since 1994 and has worked in the Office of Innovation Development educating independent inventors on the... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, University Park

12:00pm EDT

The Great Resignation and the Power of Entrepreneurship: A Panel Discussion

Nearly 4.3 million Americans left their jobs in August of 2021 alone, the highest number on record since the government began collecting data 20 years ago. One of the biggest reasons behind what is being called the Great Resignation is a quest for greater work-life balance which for many was significantly impacted by the pandemic creating a need to re-evaluate. Entrepreneurs, however, often have the ability to scale their work with their lifestyle demands.

During this interactive panel discussion, industry leaders navigate the Great Resignation and its impact on entrepreneurship.

Registration is required for this event. You can register HERE.

This event is presented by Penn State Wilkes-Barre and the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Speakers

Steve Blackburn

COO, LSEO

Steve Blackburn is the Chief Operating Officer at LSEO, bringing with him years of digital marketing and client services experience developed across various sectors. Steve heads our daily operations. He believes that each team member has a direct responsibility to our customers to... Read More →

Brad Zdenek

Innovation Strategist, Nittany AI Alliance, Penn State University

Brad Zdenek is the Innovation Strategist for the Nittany AI Alliance, bringing to the team over 20 years of experience in supporting, developing, and leveraging disruptive technologies to improve the student experience across the K–20 spectrum. Prior to joining Penn State, Brad... Read More →

Donald Webster

Executive Director, tecBRIDGE

Don Webster is the Executive Director of tecBRIDGE, a regional economic development organization dedicated to building entrepreneurship, innovation, and the knowledge economy in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Don has over forty years of business management and leadership experience. He... Read More →

Megan Morgan

Learning & Development Specialist, Benco Dental

Megan Latchford Morgan currently serves as Learning & Development Specialist for Benco Dental. In her current role, she helps create online & in-person training for associates around processes, tools, policy and company culture.Prior to joining the Benco team Megan served as Assistant... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Virtual

Virtual, Wilkes-Barre

12:00pm EDT

BIG Idea Competition

The BIG Idea Competition is a student-friendly pitch competition to identify viable business concepts.

Registration is required for this event. To register, please contact Frank Sorokach at fms16@psu.edu.

This event is presented by Scranton LaunchBox powered by Penn State, Penn State Anime Club
Penn State Scranton.

Speakers

Frank Sorokach

Faculty, Penn State Scranton

Frank Sorokach is a business faculty member at Penn State Scranton.

Wednesday April 6, 2022 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Business Building Room 201 12 Ridgeview Drive, Dunmore, PA 18510

In-Person, Scranton

12:15pm EDT

Common Legal Issues With Startups

A high-level conversation about the topics that budding entrepreneurs should consider as they are beginning to launch their business. Entity selection, partner relationships, Equity, and more is covered in this presentation.

Registration is required for this event. You can register HERE.

The event is presented by Pennsylvania State Berks Entrepreneurship Club and Penn State Berks in partnership with the The Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center.

Speakers

Vivian Etter

Staff Attorney with the Penn State Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic (EAC), Penn State University Park

Vivian Etter is a Staff Attorney with the Penn State Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic (EAC). In this role, she oversees the EAC’s student interns' daily work, reviews documents, and coordinates representation of clients across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The EAC is an academic... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Berks

2:00pm EDT

Launch Trajectories: Developing and Launching a Video Game

Guests: Dan Stepanski, PSU Abington (2022), Owner, Art Director, Assistant Programmer and Level Designer for Antler, Shawn Stepanski, PSU Abington (2012), Owner, Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Asset Acquisition for Antler, and Roberto de Mendonca, Owner, Music Director, Programmer, and Sound Artist for Antler.

In this episode, we feature a startup company with Penn State Abington ties called Antler. . Antler started out as a small podcast that reviewed indie games on steam. Over the years their videos and music gained more attention on popular platforms such as YouTube and Twitch. As live streamers they partnered up with multiple charity organizations and live stream teams to raise a combined total of 65 thousand dollars in charity for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Toys for Tots, Covid Relief, and much more. The team at Antler gathered many skills from their previous experiences that led them to start up a video game development company. Antler currently has one game, Somni, released with over ten more planned for the future.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Penn State Abington and Abington LaunchBox powered by Penn State.

Speakers

Dan Stepanski '22

Owner, Art Director, Assistant Programmer and Level Designer, Antler

Daniel is a 4th year student at Penn State Abington with an Associates Degree in Business Management. Himself along with his colleagues have experience in video editing software, live streaming on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube, 3D and 2D animation, along with music and sound... Read More →

Shawn Stepanski '12

Owner, Marketing Director, Social Media Manager, and Asset Acquisition, Antler

A scientist for a major pharmaceutical company by day and an entrepreneur by night. Himself along with his colleagues have experience in video editing software, live streaming on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube, 3D and 2D animation, along with music and sound design. Shawn’s... Read More →

Roberto de Mendonca

Owner, Music Director, Programmer, and Sound Artist, Antler

Roberto is a resident of the United Kingdom and has a Higher Certificate in Contemporary Music Production. Himself along with his colleagues have experience in video editing software, live streaming on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube, 3D and 2D animation, along with music and... Read More →

Peter Hornberger

Director, Abington LaunchBox

Launch Trajectories pdf

Wednesday April 6, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
YouTube

Virtual, Abington

2:30pm EDT

How Automation has Changed the Software Development Landscape and Created Opportunities for Businesses while Keeping People at the Center

Derris is founder and CEO of Boomer Technology Group, which specializes in technology planning, process improvement and software implementations. Derris has an undergraduate degree in Management Science from Kean University. His motto is “Have laptop will travel!” He has certifications in Workday and Kronos Workforce Management software. He has written business and technology articles for J.D. Edwards User Group, Smart Enterprise Magazine and N.J. Tech Weekly. Mr. Boomer has taught college courses as an adjunct professor at two community colleges.

Registration is not required for this event. You can view the event here using passcode 785805.

He has extensive experience in Retail, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government and Higher Education technology solutions. He embraces three principles to success: Business Process + People + Technology = Custom Solutions!

This event is presented by Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology.

Speakers

Derris Boomer

Founder and CEO, Boomer Technology Group

Derris Boomer has worked for Fortune 500 companies since he was 16. Each has taught him perseverance, leadership and a drive for success. His tenure at companies such as IBM, Tiffany & Company, Polo Ralph Lauren and Accenture has afforded 20+ years of corporate experience. He has... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Westgate Bldg. E206

In-Person, University Park

5:00pm EDT

AI Entrepreneurship Fireside Chat

AI has become a leading technology for corporations, startups, and investors, with venture capitalists funneling over $70 billion in the sector during 2021. This fireside chat will give students the opportunity to hear from leading AI founders and investors who have extensive industry experience. After listening to the background and experience of the speakers, students will be able to ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of the AI field.

Registration is not required for this event. You can view the event here.

This event is presented by Happy Valley VC, Innoblue and the Nittany AI Student Society.

Speakers

Santosh Sankar '10

Founding Partner, Dynamo Ventures

Santosh Sankar is a founding partner of Dynamo Ventures, a seed-stage fund focused on founders building startups in supply chain and mobility. He is also a Penn State alum, having graduated with bachelors in Finance and Information Systems Management in 2010.

Mike Nemke

Former Green Beret, Startup Founder, and All-Around Problem Solver

Mike Nemke is a former Green Beret, startup founder, and all-around problem solver, as well as a Penn State alum. Previously, Mike was the Director of AI & Machine Learning for Aptive Resources, a consulting firm that works with the US government. He is currently building his company... Read More →

Bikalpa Neupane

Founder, Omviser

Bikalpa Neupane built an extensive background in both research and industry after earning his PhD in Human Centered Machine Learning from Penn State. He is the Founder of omviser, a higher education marketplace for international students, and he currently serves as the Director of... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Virtual, University Park

6:00pm EDT

Cultivating Communities: Entrepreneurship’s Role in our Economy

With 31.7 million small businesses across the United States, they demonstrate a tremendous impact on the economy and communities. From 2000-19, small businesses accounted for 65% of all new jobs created, supplying 10.5 million net new jobs.

Exemplifying this impact, Penn State alum JT Marino (‘09), co-founder of Tuft & Needle (T&N), entered and disrupted the sleep industry with a $6,000 personal investment in 2012. The business has since grown to producing more than $200 million in annual revenue profitably with no outside investments in less than six years. Learn from Marino’s entrepreneurial journey and discover his company’s impact at this keynote event.

Registration is not required for this event. Refreshments provided by Bees Knees Coffee.

Speakers

JT Marino '09

Chief Disruption Officer of Serta Simmons Bedding, Co-founder of Tuft & Needle (T&N)

Co-founder of Tuft & Needle (T&N) and Chief Disruption Officer of Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), JTMarino is a passionate storyteller, facilitator and teacher, having inspired T&N's most challenging and disruptive projects. JT has been instrumental in redefining the sleep industry and... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub, Room 603 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

6:00pm EDT

Why is Customer Discovery Important for Startups?

Customer discovery allows us to test our hypotheses by using interviews with potential customers. Lori Reno, Penn State Hazleton assistant teaching professor of business, will explain how customer discovery helps determine how well the product meets customer needs which will create a sustainable business model.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and Penn State Hazleton.

Speakers

Lori Elias Reno

Assistant Teaching Professor of Business, Penn State Hazleton

Lori Elias Reno has nearly two decades of undergraduate education instruction, including marketing, business administration, management, and mass communications. She is a seasoned business professional with senior-level management experience complimented with a background of more... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Hazleton

6:00pm EDT

Fast Track to Success

Penn State Altoona will host the 11th annual “Fast Track to Success” student networking event from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 6th. This event will take place in the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence in downtown Altoona.

This event will provide students with the opportunity to connect and network with local professionals that have a positive impact on their community. This event could provide students with career advice, valuable insights, and potential internship opportunities.

There are 75 spots available for students. Please reserve a spot HERE.

Please email Hunter Stoudnour at hss5186@psu.edu with any questions.

This event is presented by the Sheetz Fellows Program in partnership with the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and Penn State Altoona.

Wednesday April 6, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Room 201 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

In-Person, Altoona

6:00pm EDT

LION Tank® 2022

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Wednesday April 6, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Penn State Mont Alto LaunchBox 40 N. Second St., Chambersburg, PA 17201

In-Person, Mont Alto

7:00pm EDT

Small Business Reboot Co-op with The Corner LaunchBox & Bridgeway Capital

Join us during Penn State's Startup Week for a meet-and-greet open house with Bridgeway Capital, and learn more about an exciting new program starting April 20th! Small Business Reboot Co-op, a collaborative partnership of Bridgeway Capital and The Corner LaunchBox, will introduce expert mentors and subject matter with the goal of helping your supporting and enhancing your small business.
During this kickoff event, we will discuss the program and accept registrations. The four-week boot camp will focus on the following topics:

April 20: Business Plan Development
April 27: Marketing & Branding
May 4: Loan Readiness
May 11: Accounting & Taxes

Registration is not required for this event. This event is free and open to local business owners and entrepreneurs. Light refreshments will be provided.

This event is presented by The Corner LaunchBox, Penn State New Kensington and Bridgeway Capital.

Speakers

Kim Louis

Hub Consultant, Bridgeway Capital

Kim Louis is an entrepreneur and nonprofit director in New Kensington, PA with 27 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector and with at-risk youth. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Arts in Youth Ministry from Trinity... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
The Corner LaunchBox 701 5th Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068

In-Person, New Kensington

7:15pm EDT

Strengthening Society: How Entrepreneurship Benefits Our World

Future generations depend on the resources that businesses and communities provide for them in our world today. Social entrepreneurs, those who explore business opportunities that have a positive impact on society, are at the heart of finding, developing, and funding solutions that directly address these important issues.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring Diallo Powell, co-founder at Stak Mobility, Brian Cliette, growth marketing lead at Evidation Health, and Eric Sauder, founder and director at RegenAll, as they share how they have made a positive impact on the world around them through social entrepreneurship and business. From environmentally friendly technology to improving health in our everyday lives, these speakers have helped find ways to benefit society.

Registration is not required for this event. Refreshments provided by Bees Knees Coffee.

Moderators

Jeanette K. Miller

Director, Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIENT) Major and Associate Director, Farrell Center for Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Smeal College of Business, Penn State University Park

Dr. Jeanette Miller is a global citizen, having worked in emerging markets (Central Europe, Southeast Europe and South Asia) for over a dozen years, specializing in economic development and business start-ups. During her career, she has held leadership positions with the U.S. Government... Read More →

Speakers

Eric Sauder '08, M.S. '10

Founder & Director, RegenAll

Eric is a social innovator focused on climate change with a background in engineering, sustainability, and design. He graduated from Penn State University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering (2008) and a MS in Architectural Engineering (2010). Following graduation, Eric stayed in... Read More →

Diallo Powell '97

Co-founder/CEO, Stak Mobility

Diallo is the Co-founder & CEO of mobility and sustainability company Stak Mobility. Prior to that he was the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of the venture-backed health tech company, Zipari, which was acquired by private equity in 2020. From 2007-2013 he was on the founding... Read More →

Brian A. Cliette

Growth Marketer, Evidation Health

My name is Brian Cliette. I help brands and entrepreneurs find sustainable paths to growth on the social internet. I do this using a combination of chutzpah, creativity, competitor intelligence, and data analysis – to uncover a business’s unique formula for consistent growth online.In... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 7:15pm - 8:15pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub, Room 603 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

7:30pm EDT

Lessons Learned from Last Year’s IdeaMakers Challenge from a Team Mentor

Lessons Learned from Last Year’s IdeaMakers Challenge from a Team Mentor.

Registration is not required for this event. You can view the event HERE using passcode 497109.

This event is presented by Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology.

Speakers

Elizabeth King '79

Consultant and Former VP of Global Human Resources Solutions, Starbucks

Elizabeth M. King is a recently retired vice president of human resources solutions and services for Starbucks Corporation. During her tenure, the company grew from 1.100 to 24,400 coffee shops with locations in four countries to now nearly 75. This significant growth provided exciting... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Westgate Building W201

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

8:00pm EDT

Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank Design Thinking Mini Challenge

"Happy Valley LaunchBox Design Thinking Mini Challenge - Understanding How to Best Help Gen Z Startups Take Flight"

Around 54% of Gen Z's want to start their own company. So, how do we help jump start their businesses? Join us for a one night Design Thinking Mini Challenge to brainstorm creative ways for LaunchBox to better understand how to help Gen Z's turn their ideas into real businesses. While you're having fun, you can enjoy some pizza and maybe win some money too! How awesome is that?

No prep needed. No team requirement. We'll walk you through a design thinking sprint to help you tap into your creative self, then let you play with Monkey Foam, pipe cleaners, and Play Dough to visualize your ideas. Up to fifteen virtual gift cards will be given away that night!

Registration is not required for this event.

Speakers

Lee Erickson '13

Jack White Family Director (a.k.a. Chief Amplifier), Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank

Benjamin Nason '16

Idea Catalyst, Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank

Not a day goes by when Ben isn’t thinking about how to turn cool ideas into viable businesses. He's a natural idea machine, chaos wrangler, and science nerd. His most recent startup venture was with Phospholutions, an agricultural technology company focused on reducing phosphorus... Read More →

Jason Huber

Entrepreneurial Cog Connector, Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank

Jason’s role at LaunchBox is to run the facilities, manage all the events, welcome visitors, give impromptu tours, and build a network of resources that startups can leverage. He has a wicked sense of humor and is great at recognizing movie and music references randomly slipped... Read More →

Wednesday April 6, 2022 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub, 2nd Floor 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-Person, University Park

10:35am EDT

How Cybersecurity has Changed with the Emergence of Digital Currency Options

How Cybersecurity has changed with the emergence of digital currency options.

There is limited seating for this event. You can view the event HERE using passcode 756828.

This event is presented by Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology.

Speakers

Luke Simonetti '07

Vice President, Financial Services Division, Booz Allen Hamilton

Luke Simonetti is a 2007 graduate of the College of IST at Penn State, and he currently works at Booz Allen Hamilton where he leads the Global Security Strategy and Risk consulting practice for commercial clients. He formerly worked for Gartner, Inc, also leading the Global Security... Read More →

Thursday April 7, 2022 10:35am - 11:50am EDT
Earth and Eng Sciences 120

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

1:00pm EDT

Real Estate Career Panel

The Real Estate Career Panel will feature perspectives on the industry and potential career pathways from business leaders in our community, Penn State Abington faculty entrepreneurs, and Penn State Abington student and alumni entrepreneurs. During the panel discussion, students will learn from presenters about how to navigate their own entrepreneurial/career journey across the varied opportunities within the real estate industry.

Registration is required for this event. You can register HERE. The registration deadline is April 6.

This event is presented by Abington LaunchBox powered by Penn State and Penn State Abington in partnership with Penn State Abington Continuing Education.

Speakers

Brian Paule

President and Principal, The Galman Group

Brian is President and Principal. He has 27 years of real estate experience and has been with The Galman Group since 1995. He has worked his way through the ranks, starting as a Leasing Agent and then moving up to Assistant Property Manager, Property Manager, Regional Property Manager... Read More →

Michael Cohen

President, Situs Properties, Inc.

Michael began his real estate career by associating with Colliers International in 1985 and was actively engaged in the sale and lease of office, retail and investment real estate throughout the Metropolitan Philadelphia area. In 1994, Michael G. Cohen founded and is President of... Read More →

Peter Hornberger

Director, Abington LaunchBox

Real Estate Career Panel pdf

Thursday April 7, 2022 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Penn State Abington, Lares Building, Room 108/109 1600 Woodland Road, Abington, PA 19001

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), Abington

2:00pm EDT

The Intersection of Bioinformatics, Innovation, and Human Health: Working at a Life Science Data Services Company

Dan Rozelle from Rancho Biosciences talks about his career path and how intellectual property plays into bioinformatics and data science. The speaker will be virtual, you have the option of joining the event in person, or solely virtually.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Penn State Eberly College of Science and Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.

Speakers

Dan Rozelle

Associate Director, Rancho Biosciences

Dan is part of the senior leadership team at Rancho BioSciences, a life science data services company. In this role, he directs all analytical and engineering services delivered on more than 150 projects annually. Working with his management staff of bioinformatics scientists, pipeline... Read More →

Thursday April 7, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
103 Ferguson

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

3:05pm EDT

Product Management 101: An Introduction to How to Build Digital Products

Angela Govila is a growth-mindset FinTech executive with extensive experience building organizations to deliver technology solutions. She has deep experience in end-to-end customer success lifecycles and new product innovation in digital banking. Angela is currently the Head of Product for Embedded Banking with JPMorgan Chase’s Corporate Investment Bank. Previously, she was the Head of Digital for Chase for Business. She has also held roles at Capital One, Ernst & Young and General Electric. She is also a recent Fellow from the Aspen Institute’s Tech Policy Hub. Angela has an undergraduate degree from the College of Information Sciences and Technology and also serves on the Dean's Advisory Board. In her spare time, she loves hiking and backpacking in the remote wilderness with her family. Lately though, she’s learning how to hit a PR as a new Peloton Mom.

Registration is not required for this event. You can view the event HERE using passcode 704093.

This event is presented by Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology.

Speakers

Angela Govila '05

Head of Product, Embedded Banking, Corporate Investment Bank, JPMorgan Chase’s Corporate Investment Bank

Thursday April 7, 2022 3:05pm - 4:20pm EDT
Virtual

Virtual, University Park

4:30pm EDT

Success Stories: Beaver Valley Women in Entrepreneurship

Join us to get inspired by the successful entrepreneurial women of Beaver Valley and their stories. This event will be a panel discussion format featuring successful women entrepreneurs of Beaver Valley. The program is aimed at sharing local success stories with community members and students to inspire them to pursue their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC is a university-wide event that takes place every spring and brings some of the leading minds in entrepreneurship and innovation to Penn State campuses across the Commonwealth.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Beaver Valley LaunchBox powered by Penn State Beaver and Penn State Beaver.

Speakers

Tori Waters

Owner, Thee Brow Artist

Tori Waters a.k.a Thee Brow Artist is a Fashion Stylist, Retail Buyer & Esthetician with a B.S. in Fashion Merchandise and Marketing! In an ever emerging industry, Fashion demanded so much time and devotion in a time sensitive corporate environment. Her passion for creativity and... Read More →

Jamie Williams

Owner, Canine Kingdom

Jamie is a Beaver County native whose love for animals has always surpassed every other passion. "As a dog owner, I struggled leaving my dogs at home alone all day while I went to work and/or school. It can be costly for dog owners to board their pets and there is no current facility... Read More →

Jessica Shoemaker

Owner, Beaver Bagel Co.

Jessica Shoemaker, the founder-owner of Beaver Bagel Co, will share her success story. Jessica started her journey baking pastries from her parents' basement and selling at the local farmers market. She now owns a flourishing storefront business that is popular for its scrumptious... Read More →

Thursday April 7, 2022 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
SUB LODGE 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061

In-Person, Beaver

5:00pm EDT

Tailgate Entrepreneurship Panel

Hear about the creation of tailgate businesses from entrepreneurs themselves! This Zoom event will give you the opportunity to meet with three entrepreneurs in the tailgate industry!

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Engineering Entrepreneurship, Multicultural Engineering Program, Women in Engineering Program, Clark Scholars Program and Penn State College of Engineering.

Speakers

Gordon Buchanan

Founder, Triangle Lawn Games

Kevin Muellerleile

Founder and President, YardGames.com

Josh Stark

Founder, Play-Life Nation

Thursday April 7, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, University Park

5:30pm EDT

Setting Up Your Business for Success: Innovative Models

Every business operation relies on a model that establishes how your business generates value. Each model differs based on what you are marketing or offering as a service or product - not all models are the same. Join Steve Leonard, Programs Manager for the Digital Foundry, as he discusses how different models can be applied that may fit your business better, or how a combination of business models can make you more competitive.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by The Corner LaunchBox and Penn State New Kensington.

Speakers

Stephen Leonard

Operations/Programs Manager, Digital Foundry at New Kensington

Steve has been a practicing industrial designer and innovator for over 30 years and has worked in a variety of industries including industrial/commercial products, materials, aerospace, defense, children’s toys, medical/surgical equipment, consumer electronics and fast-moving consumer... Read More →

Thursday April 7, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), New Kensington

5:30pm EDT

The Advantage of Women and Diversity in Tech Startups

Precision Software Innovations will be discussing both Women in Technology and the Advantage of Diversity in the workplace with a special focus on the technology industry. They will give a brief history of women in technology with a focus on the advantages women bring to the tech industry. Having a diverse staff provides many benefits to a business as well as their customers. Precision Software Innovations will discuss some of the benefits they have experienced and how a company can take steps to be more diverse.

This event is presented by Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and Penn State Hazleton.

Speakers

Kate Lavelle-Myrtaj

DevOps Engineer, Precision Software Innovations

Precision Software Innovation is a premier technology resource for restaurants that provides technology solutions to help businesses achieve growth in a competitive market.

Selina Andiappan

Operations Manager, Precision Software Innovations

Thursday April 7, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Hazleton

6:00pm EDT

Flemming CEED Center Open House

The Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development (CEED) Center at Penn State provide many resources to help with your entrepreneurial endeavors. Participants will also learn how the Flemming CEED Center is engaging students from various programs. In addition, mentoring programs through the Flemming CEED Center will be discussed.

Registration is required for this event. You can register HERE.

The event is presented by Pennsylvania State Berks Entrepreneurship Club and Penn State Berks in partnership with the The Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center.

Thursday April 7, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Gaige 111 1801 Broadcasting Rd, Reading, PA 19610

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), Berks

6:00pm EDT

Lion’s Den Final Pitch Competition

The Lion’s Den competition is a friendly and engaging competition that allows students to voice their opinions on what needs to be changed at Penn State Altoona! Individuals or teams of 2-3 students are welcome to submit their ideas and proposed changes by March 1st. These ideas and changes will then be brought forward to judges to determine who will be the finalists. On April 7th, the Lion’s Den Final Pitch Competition will take place and three judges will select the winner. The winning idea or change will be taken to the administration to determine if and how it can be implemented. The winners will also be receiving a prize, as well as recognition throughout campus and social media!

This event is open to students and the community. Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and Penn State Altoona.

Lions Den Pitch Flyer KATERINA PAROWSKI pdf

Thursday April 7, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Slep Student Center 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), Altoona

6:00pm EDT

Student Recognition and Networking Reception - By Invitation Only

Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC culminates with a celebration of ingenuity and innovation happening at Penn State. The event will celebrate student entrepreneurs and innovators in technology, health, the arts, education, sustainability, and global impact.

From 6 – 7 pm, student teams who competes in various innovation challenges will show off their work in a “Gallery of Innovators.” Guests will have the opportunity to network with student teams, industry thought-leaders, other University innovators.
From 7 – 8 pm, Penn State President Eric Barron will share remarks about the University’s commitment to entrepreneurship and recognize the student teams who placed or advanced in university-wide challenges and competitions during Startup Week and throughout the academic year.

Speakers

Eric J. Barron

President, The Pennsylvania State University

Thursday April 7, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Penn State Innovation Hub, Room 603 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual), University Park

7:00pm EDT

Startup: Inventors (presented in Spanish only)

Frances Prado, chief executive and co-founder of Ageless Beautiful Clever Creations LLC, will break down her own experiences in what can be a daunting process of patenting an invention. She will explain how to generate an idea, turn the idea into a prototype, protect the idea and finally, how to patent it.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Emprender Latino, Inc., Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq.
and Penn State Hazleton.

Speakers

Frances Prado

Chief Executive and Co-founder, Ageless Beautiful Clever Creations

Prado is recognized nationally for developing “Hanging Secrets,” an organizer that hangs in the closet and protects bras and lingerie from getting damaged or worn out. The product has been featured in Forbes and the Home Shopping Network. Prior to inventing “Hanging Secrets... Read More →

Thursday April 7, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Hazleton

12:15pm EDT

Tabletop Challenge

The Tabletop Challenge is a design competition between teams of students within different disciplines to create and 3D print prototypes to be place within tables where there currently are no inserts. This competition is currently in process and the finale will be held on April 8th, 2022. Teams will be judged on their creativity as well as the practical aspects of their prototype and the top winners will receive VISA gift cards from the LaunchBox endowment. This competition will utilize the Idea Lab with a focus on innovative entrepreneurship.

This challenge is for Penn State DuBois students only.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois Idea Lab and Penn State DuBois.

Tabletop Design Challenge Bradley Lashinsky pdf

Friday April 8, 2022 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Penn State DuBois 356 Swift Building DuBois, PA 15801

In-Person, DuBois

12:15pm EDT

Joint Pitch Day

This is an opportunity for students to meet and network with mentors, receive feedback on the idea, and receive a certificate of recognition from the Flemming CEED Center.

The event is presented by Pennsylvania State Berks Entrepreneurship Club and Penn State Berks in partnership with the The Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center.

This event is exclusively for HM 484 and MGMT 425 students at Penn State Berks.

Registration is required for this event. You can register HERE.

Friday April 8, 2022 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Berks

7:00pm EDT

Startup: Genealogy

Gerald Castellanos is a genealogical geneticist who launched his own business in which he will offer genealogy research services. He will share how he began his business and the rise of genealogy in tracking down family histories and solving crimes. Note: This event will be presented in *English*.

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is presented by Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and Penn State Hazleton.

Speakers

Gerald Castellanos

Geneticist, Busca Family

We are a genetic analysis-genealogy service in which we use our genetic and genealogical experience to scrutinize in depth the roots of each person. This is a marriage of local and national history and geography with DNA results and family trees.

Friday April 8, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Hazleton

5:00pm EDT

Preparing a Small Business Plan and Financial Projections

The best way to prevent business failure is to plan your business properly from the start. This workshop assists entrepreneurs in starting down the path to successful business ownership by learning the steps to successfully prepare a business plan and financial projections.

Registration is not required for this event.

The event is presented by Wilkes University Small Business Development Center in partnership with Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and Penn State Hazleton.

Speakers

Lucy Singer

Business Consultant, Wilkes University Small Business Development Center

Tuesday April 12, 2022 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Zoom

Virtual, Hazleton