LaunchPad Blog Posts
List of blog posts
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.
Peter Hartsock ’19 founder of Fantasma House Films
Posted on May 9, 2021, 10:43 a.m.
Peter Hartsock ’19 produces these films.
LaunchPad Creative Film Spotlights
Posted on May 4, 2021, 10:12 a.m.
Short films of Syracuse University students pursuing creative endeavors
LaunchPad Insights: Building social media presence
Posted on April 19, 2021, 3 p.m.
Social media success necessitates a carefully planned content strategy and active follower engagement. I
Camila Tirado ’23 raises awareness about the Wayúu tribe
Posted on April 12, 2021, 11:14 a.m.
In the small town of La Guajira, Colombia, resides a tribe of the Wayúu people.
Vaishnavi Varma ’21 uses sentiment analysis to improve social media health
Posted on April 12, 2021, 11:12 a.m.
As humans, we are in constant “go mode.”
LaunchPad Insights: The Science of Ideating
Posted on April 4, 2021, 1 p.m.
How does anyone turn ideas into an actual business?
Alex Don ’22 creates audio-based social media app
Posted on April 1, 2021, 11:54 a.m.
Social media, in principle, is a tool for connection.
Cullen Kavanaugh ’22 betting on Spread
Posted on April 1, 2021, 11:52 a.m.
It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention.
Samuel Chazen ’21 builds a food education venture
Posted on April 1, 2021, 11:45 a.m.
Sam Chazen was born to be inventive and energetic.
LaunchPad Insights: The Psychology of Simplicity
Posted on March 29, 2021, 3 p.m.
“The Paradox of Choice,” a term coined by American psychologist Barry Schwartz, refers to a concept in psychology and business that argues that eliminating choice ultimately reduces anxiety in consumers and translates to more sales.
Patrick Linehan ’21 on LGBTQIA+ Magazine, The OutCrowd
Posted on March 29, 2021, 12:59 p.m.
Thursday, March 18th was the relaunch of the only LGBTQIA+ magazine on Syracuse Universities campus, The OutCrowd.
Jack Harrington ’22 and the Syracuse DIY music scene
Posted on March 29, 2021, 12:56 p.m.
“When it comes to music it’s so easy to let your ego take the wheel and have it be my way or the highway,” says Jack Harrington.