LaunchPad Blog Posts

Hult Prize judge Derek Wallace ’00, co-founder of Kalamata’s Kitchen

Posted on Oct. 21, 2020, 2:32 p.m.

In a cozy Venezuelan kitchen, a young girl named Kalamata learns to cook meringues and falls in love with the magic of creating deliciousness.

Matt Shumer, Miles Feldstein and Jason Kuperberg create viral success

Posted on Oct. 11, 2020, 3:09 p.m.

Every workday begins with a morning ritual.

Jason Kuperberg ’18 on building communities

Posted on Oct. 10, 2020, 3:19 p.m.

People and communities have always driven the success of Jason Kuperberg.

Kelly Davis ’23 on growing an online following

Posted on Oct. 9, 2020, 3:27 p.m.

When Kelly Davis ’23 wasn’t shooting arrows with a bow, she was shooting video with a camera.

Shawn Gaetano ’20 on using emerging tech for good

Posted on Oct. 9, 2020, 3:24 p.m.

Shawn Gaetano navigates the 20th floor of a building with his boxy headset.

Miles Feldstein ’23 on product and building a team

Posted on Oct. 9, 2020, 3:22 p.m.

As an 11-year-old, Miles Feldstein, ’23, built his first website, selling lacrosse equipment internationally.

Matt Shumer on using AI to redefine communications

Posted on Oct. 9, 2020, 3:21 p.m.

Matt Shumer started his first business at the age of twelve.

Danial Khan

Posted on Oct. 8, 2020, 3:32 p.m.

Danial Khan is an artist and filmmaker born and raised in Oman.

Chizoba Anyaoha ’13 allows solo travelers to create their story

Posted on Oct. 6, 2020, 3:35 p.m.

Chizoba Anyaoha sits on a beach in Sydney, Australia letting his eyes drift.

CLLCTVE, Kelsey Davis ’19 G’20, Takes Stage at Techstars Los Angeles Demo Day

Posted on Oct. 5, 2020, 3:38 p.m.

LaunchPad alumni Kelsey Davis ’19 G ’20 and Brendan O’Keeffe ’20 will take the stage as CLLCTVE pitches at Techstars Demo Day in Los Angeles.

Kate Regan is repurposing vintage clothing

Posted on Oct. 1, 2020, 3:56 p.m.

As the print editor of Syracuse University’s premiere fashion publication, Zipped Magazine, Kate Regan not only publishes.

Daisy Leepson ’23 is making women’s health more accessible and affordable

Posted on Oct. 1, 2020, 3:54 p.m.

Time is ever elusive and fleeting.

Fardin Nasir ’23 Wins IdeaX

Posted on Sept. 29, 2020, 4:20 p.m.

Fardin Nasir won the $500 grand prize in the inaugural IdeaX competition.

Connor Johnson ’22 on the convergence of creativity

Posted on Sept. 29, 2020, 4:12 p.m.

Connor Johnson ‘22 is an actor, a music creator, and a filmmaker.

Sam Hollander solving $1.76 trillion problem with solution to student debt

Posted on Sept. 29, 2020, 4:08 p.m.

The typical college student will take out about 29,000 dollars in student debt and spend 21 years paying it off.

LaunchPad Creative Spotlight Film Series

Posted on Sept. 29, 2020, 4:01 p.m.

We are pleased to introduce a new feature in this issue — the LaunchPad Creative Spotlight Film Series.

Claire Chevalier ’24 creating sustainable packaging

Posted on Sept. 22, 2020, 1:58 p.m.

Along a Vietnamese beach walks Claire Chevalier, stepping around piles of abandoned takeout boxes and water bottles.

Join the Syracuse eClub to Connect with Community

Posted on Sept. 22, 2020, 1:53 p.m.

If you are a Syracuse University student who has an inherent entrepreneurial spirit, there is an organization on campus that speaks to your passion.

James LePage ’22 on fusing a side hustle

Posted on Sept. 21, 2020, 2:03 p.m.

It’s inspiring to hear of people who start their own business when they’re 20.

Ben Goldsmith ’21 grew a company out of a dorm room idea

Posted on Sept. 21, 2020, 2:02 p.m.

Ben Goldsmith ‘21, a VPA Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) major and co-founder of POPCYCLE, remembers the feeling he had after his company’s first ever student-brand clothing popup.