LaunchPad Blog Posts

Omar Ebraheem ‘20 on the subliminal form and function

Posted on April 26, 2020, noon

Omar Ebraheem ‘20, a 5th year student studying Industrial and Interaction Design at the College of Visual and Performing Arts Syracuse University “The best designs in the world are often the ones that are overlooked,” he says.

Brian Kam ’16, veteran entrepreneur back at the frontline

Posted on April 25, 2020, noon

Starting this month, Kam has been working at the Monroe County Health Department in Rochester, New York testing people for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Matteo Broccolo fusing design and possibilities

Posted on April 20, 2020, 1:12 p.m.

Some people have always dreamed of entrepreneurship.

Gonzalez Hauger brothers influence business

Posted on April 19, 2020, 1:14 p.m.

It’s not uncommon to see famous social media personalities influence for businesses.

Innovative corporate challenge leads to Genius NY

Posted on April 16, 2020, 1:35 p.m.

A Ramboll internship program designed to foster innovation connected Syracuse and Clarkson University students with thought leaders to solve an environmental management challenge this spring.

Interdependence and entrepreneurship

Posted on April 16, 2020, 1:31 p.m.

Even in times of distress, entrepreneurs are stepping up to help build community with interdependence as its foundation.

Orange innovation

Posted on April 16, 2020, 1:28 p.m.

Brian Anderson ’14, a graduate of Syracuse University’s biomedical engineering program, designed a face shield that is now being produced by local manufacturer Tessy Plastics.

Earn a graduate degree to Launch into life

Posted on April 16, 2020, 1:26 p.m.

Syracuse University seniors have an extraordinary opportunity to continue their academic career, build new skills sets, or continue work on their venture idea through a new donor-funded “2020 Forever Orange Scholarship” program.

And the Oscar goes to Will DeVito ’20

Posted on April 15, 2020, 1:39 p.m.

Thanks to Will DeVito ’20 (Newhouse) for doing a star turn hosting our first ever virtual award ceremony for the RvD iPrize – Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards – Compete CNY.

Nancy Wang ’20 is bringing Girl Power to the world

Posted on April 13, 2020, 2:01 p.m.

In a world where gender equality is a championed ideal and girls are urged to break glass ceilings and defy stereotypes, it may be easy to assume that inequality is an archaic misfortune of the past.

Ryan Taggart ’20 has a solution for misfortune

Posted on April 13, 2020, 1:59 p.m.

We’ve all had life drop misfortune and frustrations on our head.

Jason Zhou ’21 on the beauty of user experience

Posted on April 13, 2020, 1:57 p.m.

Up until just a decade ago, web design wasn’t the biggest priority for web services.

Follow MedTech to see it in action

Posted on April 12, 2020, 2:12 p.m.

The future of medtech and health care is innovation, and COVID-19 is driving an important wave of development.

Iconic SU buildings illuminated in blue to recognize frontline workers

Posted on April 12, 2020, 2:07 p.m.

From health care workers and first responders, to so many others at the frontline risking their personal health and safety in the service of others, Syracuse University is illuminating two of its iconic buildings in blue, to recognize and give thanks

A smarter way to leverage working capital

Posted on April 10, 2020, 2:23 p.m.

With so much attention being paid to new Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, don’t overlook an existing solution for small businesses that deserves a close look if your small business is looking to leverage working capital.

SBDC at OCC offers advisement for COVID-19 business assistance

Posted on April 7, 2020, 2:28 p.m.

The NYS Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Onondaga Community College (OCC) has developed a comprehensive COVID-19 resources page with links to many business assistance programs currently available to startups and small businesses.

Build a career in the startup world

Posted on April 5, 2020, 3:03 p.m.

Getting ready for graduation? Actively looking for a career, but don’t want to give up the startup life? Here’s a great solution.

Free tools to get you through

Posted on April 5, 2020, 3:01 p.m.

The LaunchPad team has crowdsourced a number of free resources to get you through this stay at home – work at home – study at home stretch.

Hack your network to hire and get hired

Posted on April 5, 2020, 3 p.m.

When you’re working remotely, you still need to build a team.

Mohammed Ali bridges the coding gap with Urban Coders

Posted on April 5, 2020, 2:58 p.m.

The importance of coding in today’s tech-based world cannot be denied.