LaunchPad Blog Posts

Brian Kam ’16 is veteran, student entrepreneur and frontline healthcare worker

Posted on June 11, 2020, 1:57 p.m.

Veteran, student entrepreneur and now frontline healthcare worker Brian Kam ’16 has a mission to serve.

Gokul Beeda ’21 is creating the future through design

Posted on June 8, 2020, 2:07 p.m.

Beeda’s focus, through the HAUS project which he founded, is design principles applied to Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Oladeji Awe ’20 combines design innovation and entrepreneurship

Posted on June 3, 2020, 2:13 p.m.

Oladeji Awe ’20 designed a technology to alert wheelchair bound or immobile individuals when they need to move around.

Pratik Paranjape G’20 brings cybersecurity to Promptous

Posted on June 2, 2020, 2:27 p.m.

One of the Promptous team members has been Pratik Paranjape G ’20, who just completed a master’s degree in cybersecurity.

Victoria Lawson ’20 on positivity, purpose, patience and passion

Posted on May 29, 2020, 2:30 p.m.

Victoria Lawson, ’20, is a proud new member of the Blackstone LaunchPad’s 2020 Founders Circle.

Will DeVito ’20 tells a great story

Posted on May 29, 2020, 2:28 p.m.

At any given day in the LaunchPad over the past four years it has been open, you might have walked in and seen a dozen or more different activities.

Hamza Hamid ‘21 is pursuing his dream

Posted on May 26, 2020, 2:34 p.m.

In the 1931 best seller, ‘Epic of America,’ James Truslow described America as “that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.”

Online LaunchPad survey

Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:54 p.m.

Take five minutes and help us learn about student views on entrepreneurship in this quick survey.

Daniel Zimmerman ’20 builds a better way to wager

Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:50 p.m.

There are traditions and cultural practices that have become sacred to people throughout our existence.

John McCabe ’21 on building a spirited community

Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:48 p.m.

Ella Fitzgerald, the beloved jazz singer once said, “The only thing better than singing is more singing.”

Thrive writes the next chapter

Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:44 p.m.

When the Blackstone LaunchPad first opened its doors in April 2016, one of their first student ventures was Thrive which grew into a nonprofit focused on providing portable energy solutions and sustainability education in Nepal.

Summer at the LaunchPad

Posted on May 11, 2020, 3:12 p.m.

It’s the week after graduation, which means it is officially summer. We’re still here for you and want to stay connected.

Dear LaunchPad: Thanks for making magic together

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

This past weekend has been a bittersweet touch point in a larger global pause. For so many, especially the class of 2020 and their families, there is a collective and deeply felt sense of poignancy.

Thrive Projects featured in new academic book

Posted on May 5, 2020, 3:40 p.m.

The work of LaunchPad venture Thrive Projects, founded by Brian Kam ’16 (Whitman), Ryan Brinkerhoff ’16 (Maxwell) and Joshua Moon ’16 (Arts and Sciences) is featured in a new academic book.

James LePage ’22, founder of Isotropic Design, publishes book

Posted on May 5, 2020, 3:32 p.m.

James LePage ’23 (Whitman) has published a book, “How To Boost Your WordPress Website’s PageSpeed Score,” now available on Amazon and available in Kindle edition.

Justine Hastings ’21 on the importance of a heroic fight

Posted on May 4, 2020, 4:36 p.m.

Maya Angelous once said, “A hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.”

SOYL welcomes author and speaker Arel Moodie

Posted on May 4, 2020, 4:32 p.m.

SOYL (Supporting Young Leaders) Talks is premiering a new video series SOYL in 60 on May 5 at noon, featuring bestselling author, entrepreneur, coach and professional speaker Arel Moodie.

Julia Haber ’18 has a solution if you’re Home from College

Posted on April 27, 2020, noon

Julia Haber ’18 (Newhouse) and founder of WAYV is launching Home From College this week.

Justin Diaz ’23 picked a top team in the Hult Prize global regionals

Posted on April 27, 2020, noon

Justin Diaz ’23, founder of EcoBamboo Living, was selected one of the top six teams in the Hult Prize Toronto global regionals.

PAANI launches crowdfunding campaign to make COVID-19 masks

Posted on April 27, 2020, noon

PAANI launches crowdfunding campaign to make COVID-19 masks and support the women of India.