LaunchPad Blog Posts

Syracuse University student team responds to COVID-19 Challenge

Posted on April 5, 2020, 2:56 p.m.

During these unprecedented times, it is easy to feel discouraged and helpless due to the uncertainty surrounding the global Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Stephanie McReynolds available for business and entrepreneurship research

Posted on April 5, 2020, 2:55 p.m.

Stephanie McReynolds, Librarian for Business, Management, and Entrepreneurship at SU Libraries, is available for video or phone consultations about business and entrepreneurship research resources.

COVD-19 Resource Center for startups and small businesses

Posted on April 5, 2020, 2:52 p.m.

It takes a good partner to get through challenges together.

New blog gives voice to LaunchPad Fellows and Mentors

Posted on March 31, 2020, 3:08 p.m.

The Blackstone LaunchPad powered by TechStars at Syracuse University has unveiled a blog for LaunchPad members, fellows, and mentors to share their expertise with the world.

Sammy Steiner creates social change through music

Posted on March 30, 2020, 3:22 p.m.

It’s a joy to witness an individual overflowing with passion for their own work.

Thinc-hub allows entrepreneurs to find partners in the virtual world

Posted on March 30, 2020, 3:20 p.m.

It is rare to find an entrepreneur who will take full credit for a successful venture.

Alum Randy Ginsburg ’19 in Forbes.com

Posted on March 30, 2020, 3:19 p.m.

LaunchPad published author Randy Ginsburg ’19 (Whitman) was featured in Forbes.com earlier this month.

Awning Mental Health app can help you manage stress

Posted on March 30, 2020, 3:17 p.m.

Need some help with stress? Like most people, are you feeling anxious just reading the news these days? It can be overwhelming.

Matt Shumer is bringing virtual reality to healthcare

Posted on March 30, 2020, 3:15 p.m.

VR, which stands for Virtual Reality, is one of the hottest new technologies that most people aren’t hearing a lot about right now.

A video by Zain Elwakil ’21

Posted on March 23, 2020, 4:10 p.m.

“Architects have a huge responsibility to the way we experience the world,” says Zain Elwakil ’20, a Syracuse University architect student, designer, storyteller and entrepreneur.

What mankind needs now: Virkin Jimenez ’22

Posted on March 22, 2020, 4:20 p.m.

What comes to mind when one thinks of a man? An image of Don Draper from Mad Man?

The journey to a creating a positive artistic voice: Lloyd Ansah ’22

Posted on March 22, 2020, 4:19 p.m.

Lloyd Ansah ’22 aspires to bring something different to the world.

James Carver ’20, bringing VR to health care

Posted on March 22, 2020, 4:17 p.m.

The term ‘virtual reality’ conjures images of futuristic excitement.

A list of Good Books

Posted on March 21, 2020, 4:22 p.m.

If you’re working or studying remotely, you need to carve out some time for balance.

Team G’s first popup at the LaunchPad helps support women entrepreneurs

Posted on March 20, 2020, 4:27 p.m.

A great article in this week’s Daily Orange captured the flavor of the first ever Team G popup.

Stay strong: A round-up of resources to help your startup

Posted on March 20, 2020, 4:23 p.m.

While this is not an exhaustive list, here are some resources and tools to help your venture get through these challenging times.

Sammy Steiner ’20, empowering music for a higher good

Posted on March 10, 2020, 4:30 p.m.

Samantha (Sammy) Steiner ’20, is a student in the Bandier Program at Syracuse University studying the business of the music industry.

Alexandra Cianfarani ’22 on turning every path into an entrepreneurial journey

Posted on March 9, 2020, 4:37 p.m.

The usual entrepreneurial story goes something like this. A user is passionate about something, a product, service or technology.

March is Women’s History Month - #LaunchStrongWomen

Posted on March 2, 2020, 4:41 p.m.

The Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University boasts some pretty impressive stats.

Ideas at the first annual Afropreneurship celebration

Posted on March 2, 2020, 1:54 p.m.

Students and young alumni from across the campus and community shared how being entrepreneurs has helped them knock down personal and professional goals.