LaunchPad Blog Posts

Sam Sanders launches some big ideas

Posted on Sept. 20, 2021, 11:01 a.m.

The most powerful tool for success lies in the idea machine that is our minds.

Madison Worden ’21 is making the world more inclusive

Posted on Sept. 20, 2021, 10:51 a.m.

Madison Worden ‘21 grew up on a farm in Binghamton and was in and out of the hospital a lot during her childhood.

Justin Monaco ’21, G’22 brings invention to dental health

Posted on Sept. 20, 2021, 10:50 a.m.

Dentistry isn’t usually thought of as an entrepreneurial venture.

Brandon Henry ’24 on asking good questions to become a better entrepreneur

Posted on Sept. 15, 2021, 11:20 a.m.

I am three things, a student, a content creator, and an entrepreneur.

Meet Sophia Sparrgrove ’22, president of Syracuse’s Entrepreneurship Club

Posted on Sept. 13, 2021, 11:39 a.m.

Dozens of students gather to network with fellow entrepreneurs and listen to guest speakers.

James Ruhlman ’22 and Noah Johnson ’21 create inclusive public spaces

Posted on Sept. 13, 2021, 11:24 a.m.

During COVID, many people across the country realized the importance of a simple walk in the park.

Victoria Lawson ’20 on diversifying industrial design

Posted on Aug. 31, 2021, 12:13 p.m.

Before college, life wasn’t easy for Victoria Lawson ’20.

Natalie Lui ’22 on inclusive entrepreneurship

Posted on Aug. 30, 2021, 12:25 p.m.

Twenty two year-old Natalie didn’t know that she would win the Intelligence ++ gold prize with her cofounder Madison Worden.

Diego Luna ’22 makes data exciting with LunaX

Posted on Aug. 30, 2021, 12:21 p.m.

Diego Luna ’22 did not always know he was passionate about analyzing numbers.

Edward Shao ’19 is saving ocean ecosystems

Posted on July 27, 2021, 9:21 a.m.

Edward Shao ’19 is an international man.

Zachary Goldstein ’22 believes blockchain will replace the web

Posted on July 26, 2021, 9:30 a.m.

Zachary Goldstein ’22 was always interested in tech since he was young.

Aorui Pi ‘21 encourages international students to share through WeRound

Posted on July 2, 2021, 9:32 a.m.

WeMedia Lab, an international student-run new media organization that thrived on the WeChat platform, has gained a great deal of attention.

Catherine Forrest ’22 is using blockchain to change the world

Posted on July 1, 2021, 9:40 a.m.

From cryptocurrency to COVID-19 response technology, Syracuse University student Catherine Forrest ’22 is utilizing the power of blockchain technology to develop lifesaving security solutions.

Connect venture and capital in Upstate New York

Posted on June 30, 2021, 9:46 a.m.

Upstate Capital is the group of people who organize and run the annual New York Business Plan Competition.

Add a little innovation to your summer

Posted on June 15, 2021, 9:53 a.m.

It’s summer and the LaunchPad is open for business.

Fabio Xie ’23 launches C!ub App

Posted on June 4, 2021, 10:11 a.m.

For those who chase innovation, many long to be world changers, earth shakers – those who solve insurmountable global issues.

Ben Ford ’23 is changing philanthropy for good

Posted on June 2, 2021, 10:13 a.m.

Many first forays into the frustrating ordeal of fundraising involve asking scores of people with little success, only to fall back on the donations of kind family members.

Jon Templeton ‘23 launches Skosh!

Posted on May 20, 2021, 10:18 a.m.

Python, MATLAB and Swift — all these programming languages may sound like something that will never be their cup of tea.

LaunchPad Insights: Automating Business Operations

Posted on May 19, 2021, 2:36 p.m.

Software to automate your business.

LaunchPad Insights: How mentors can help your entrepreneurial journey

Posted on May 18, 2021, 1 a.m.

A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor who you can turn to for questions, feedback, and guidance.