LaunchPad Blog Posts
List of blog posts
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.
Jules Moskowitz ’21 creates fashion business
Posted on March 29, 2021, 12:18 p.m.
For a lot of people, the pandemic was a time to completely unwind, grab a bag of popcorn and watch endless amounts of Netflix.
Aanya Singh ‘21 seeks representation and encourages women to create
Posted on March 29, 2021, 12:14 p.m.
Many titles can be put in front of Aanya Singh’s name — editor-in-chief for Icing Collective, president at the Fashion and Design Society at Syracuse University and a creative leader.
Max Freund ’21 sees a more sustainable world
Posted on March 29, 2021, 12:12 p.m.
Max Freund takes pictures of everything he sees.
LaunchPad Insights: Resources for women entrepreneurs
Posted on March 15, 2021, 3 p.m.
Resources for women entrepreneurs, assembled by our LaunchPad Global Fellow Claire Howard ’23
Film by Zain Elwakil ’21 profiles Outlaws Dance Troupe
Posted on March 15, 2021, 2:11 p.m.
Enjoy the next Creative Film Spotlight on the renowned dance troupe, The Outlaws, filmed and produced by the talented Zain Elwakil ‘21 (School of Architecture).
Alec O’del ’22 marks a year of growth along
Posted on March 15, 2021, 2:01 p.m.
As the pandemic has been upon us for a little over a year, there has been one constant throughout the chaos, fear.
Sam Cote ‘23 on not letting Instagram affect your creative output
Posted on March 15, 2021, 2 p.m.
It isn’t easy being a freelance photographer, illustrator, youtuber and to be writing your first novel.