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LaunchPad Orange Ambassador Sasha Temerte ’23 seeks to understand

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Posted on Aug. 30, 2020, 4:33 p.m.

Somewhere, in a library, a woman lounges with a notebook and a pen.

Density raises $51M to safely reopen buildings with AI occupancy tracking sensors

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Posted on Aug. 30, 2020, 4:25 p.m.

This fall, buildings around the country are facing the challenge of re-opening in a pandemic.

Make a LaunchPad peer mentor match online

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Posted on Aug. 30, 2020, noon

Easily request a mentor through this simple form or on our new “request a mentor” page on the LaunchPad website.

Venture Summit Virtual Connect 3.0 early discount offer

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Posted on Aug. 28, 2020, noon

Venture Summit Virtual Connect 3.0 includes a discount for Syracuse University LaunchPad members who can register early.

Tyra Jean joins the LaunchPad as an inaugural Todd B. Rubin Diversity and Inclusion Scholar

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Posted on Aug. 26, 2020, noon

Tyra Jean joins the LaunchPad as an inaugural Todd B. Rubin Diversity and Inclusion Scholar.

Sam Hollander ’22, founder of FSCL, accepted into The Tech Garden

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Posted on Aug. 26, 2020, noon

Student startup FSCL, founded by Sam Hollander ’22 was accepted by The Tech Garden in downtown Syracuse as a new member.

Hanna Seraji and Gabbi Holliman-Lopez create Tableau Media

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Posted on Aug. 21, 2020, noon

Hanna Seraji and Gabbi Holliman-Lopez create Tableau Media as a powerful voice for marginalized identities.

Chloe Capital Fellowships available to help build skills, connections

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Posted on Aug. 20, 2020, noon

Seven Fellowship opportunities with our good friends at Chloe Capital, a movement-driven venture capital firm that invests in women-led companies.

Opportunity board: UVC marketing associate

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Posted on Aug. 18, 2020, noon

Upstate Venture Connect, a non-profit that connects high-growth founders in Upstate NY, is looking for a part-time marketing associate.

Connect through our new Syracuse LaunchPad Discord platform

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Posted on Aug. 17, 2020, noon

Connect through our new Syracuse LaunchPad Discord platform this semester.

Patrick Linehan ‘21 has always been a storyteller

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Posted on Aug. 17, 2020, noon

Patrick Linehan joins the LaunchPad as a Global Fellow this academic year.

LaunchPad re-opens with expanded services

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Posted on Aug. 17, 2020, noon

The LaunchPad re-opens Monday, August 24 following public health recommendations.

Local community innovation and entrepreneurship

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Posted on Aug. 17, 2020, noon

Join CenterState CEO and The Tech Garden for these events over the next month.

Welcome Bridget Lawson as Assistant Director of The Source

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Posted on Aug. 11, 2020, noon

Bridget Lawson joins as Assistant Director of The SOURCE (Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement).

SU alumni Caleb Obiagwu and Anthony Obas join us for a talk about NextGen

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Posted on July 20, 2020, noon

Caleb Obiagwu and Anthony Obas headline this week’s Talk Tea, the LaunchPad’s summer series in partnership with The Republic of Tea.

Quandary of being international

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Posted on July 9, 2020, noon

SEVP’s modified exemptions hurt international students’ lives and careers.

Josh Jackson ’17 G’19 is making dental care affordable

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Posted on July 8, 2020, noon

Josh Jackson ’17 G’19 is on a mission to make dental care affordable and accessible.

Indaria Jones creates new #buyblack initiative through The Creators Lounge

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Posted on July 7, 2020, 1:40 p.m.

University College alumnus Indaria Jones, founder and CEO of The Creators Lounge in downtown Syracuse is an award-winning marketing and business development executive.

Caleb Obiagwu ’19 creates a platform to support Black Lives Matter

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Posted on July 7, 2020, 1:36 p.m.

Caleb Obiagwu ’19 actively supports the Black Lives Matter movement across the country, but he also noticed something alarming in some cities during the early days of protests.

Zheng Xiongworking on grant to develop 3D printing of microfluidic devices

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Posted on July 7, 2020, 1:34 p.m.

Zheng Xiong is part of the SummerStart accelerator program at the LaunchPad, working on a business model for his concept for 3D printing of microfluidic devices.

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