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Chris Gentile ’10 launches the Westcott Cookie Co.

Chris Gentile photo

Posted on Dec. 11, 2021, 9:52 a.m.

Founder of the Westcott Cookie Company, Chris Gentile ’10, doesn’t have the typical chef story.

Who is the LaunchPad’s top cookie? It’s official.

Top Cookie award ceremony

Posted on Dec. 11, 2021, 9:48 a.m.

Josh Alter ’22 (Whitman) and Mike Young ’22 (Whitman) may be the LaunchPad’s finance mentors and community managers, but they are also top chefs.

Josh Alter ’22 helps startups focus on their finances for growth

Josh Alter poses for a photo

Posted on Dec. 8, 2021, 10 a.m.

Managing finances for a business, particularly a new startup business, is an entirely different domain of stress and complexity.

Emmeline Perkins ’22 creates an inclusive travel app

Emmeline Perkins smiles for a photo

Posted on Dec. 8, 2021, 9:57 a.m.

When you think of design, you normally picture fashion, fancy clothes, and creativity.

Sebastian Gonzalez ’22 curates his wellness brand Ataraxia

Sebastian Gonzalez Headshot

Posted on Dec. 2, 2021, 10:39 a.m.

Stress is perhaps the most well-understood word in the modern individual’s dictionary.

Mike Young ’22 applies his entrepreneurial spirit to finance and real estate

Michael Young smiles for a photo

Posted on Dec. 2, 2021, 10:36 a.m.

Entrepreneurship runs in Mike Young’s blood.

Matt Keenan ’22 is the marketing talent you need

Matt Keenan poses for a photo

Posted on Dec. 2, 2021, 10:34 a.m.

Matt Keenan ’22 always makes a great first impression.

Alex Rolinski ’24 on entrepreneurship as a path to independence

Alexander Rolinski smiles for a photo

Posted on Dec. 2, 2021, 10:33 a.m.

Alexander Rolinski didn’t exactly align with the typical “hustler-esque” image of a young entrepreneur.

Eunice Boateng ’22 should be your new favorite hair stylist

Eunice Boateng poses for a photo

Posted on Dec. 2, 2021, 10:30 a.m.

For many, one of their favorite personal experiences is having a great conversation with their hair stylist.

C!ub app connects students with clubs

Club app logo and a photo of Fabio Xie

Posted on Nov. 30, 2021, 11:15 a.m.

Fabio Xie asks: How many platforms do you use for club communications?

Murray Lebovitz ’23 is championing the craft of artisanal coffee

Murray Lebovitz headshot

Posted on Nov. 30, 2021, 11:12 a.m.

Each morning, a cup of coffee. That is the daily ritual for 70% of Americans.

EmpowerU partners with Wo-manly and the LaunchPad

EmpowerU and Wo-Manly students at the LaunchPad office

Posted on Nov. 30, 2021, 11:10 a.m.

20 students gathered in the Blackstone LaunchPad to discuss achieving professional fearlessness.

Light Group is building future leaders

Inspiring the Global Leaders of Tomorrow poster

Posted on Nov. 30, 2021, 11:07 a.m.

Ever wondered where you can find the talent of the future generations?

Rich Jiang G’21 is working on a Venmo for cryptocurrency

Richard Jiang poses for a photo

Posted on Nov. 16, 2021, 11:23 a.m.

Rich Jiang G’21 has come up with quite a few business ideas throughout his time in Syracuse.

Xinyao Zhao ’21 wants to become a businesswoman to help people with clinical success

Xinyao Zhao photo

Posted on Nov. 15, 2021, 11:40 a.m.

Xinyao Zhao ’21 has a passion for volunteering, social work, and medical devices.

Natasha Brao ’22 on combining her passion for food, design and entrepreneurship

Natasha Brao photo

Posted on Nov. 15, 2021, 11:35 a.m.

Creativity has always been something that came easy for Natasha Brao.

Xinyi Wang ’24 is creating a FoodAI system

Xinyi Wang photo

Posted on Nov. 15, 2021, 11:33 a.m.

When you meet Xinyi Wang, you will notice her radiant smile and positive attitude.

Civilian Medical Response aims to educate the public

Civilian Medical Response Logo

Posted on Nov. 15, 2021, 11:28 a.m.

Jared Anderson aims to help the 600,000 Americans who suffer from cardiac arrest and 795,000 from strokes annually..

Alexandra Cianfarani and ClubMATCH Make a Difference

Alexandra Cianfarani smiles for a photo

Posted on Nov. 9, 2021, 12:06 p.m.

Alexandra Cianfarani ‘22 is an Information Management and Technology major in the iSchool .

Ben Delmarsh ’22 is SYRAZY

Ben Delmarsh smiles for a photo

Posted on Nov. 3, 2021, 12:19 p.m.

When you meet Ben Delmarsh, you’re immediately drawn in by his sense of humor.

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