LaunchPad Blog Posts
List of blog posts
LaunchPad FAQ
Posted on June 5, 2025, 9 a.m.
Frequently asked questions about the Blackstone LaunchPad.
SU Libraries' Innovation Scholar launches Utopia Beauty
Posted on May 30, 2025, 10 a.m.
Trey Augliano ’27 is set to launch Utopia Beauty, on May 31, 2025
National Entrepreneurship Week 2025
Posted on Feb. 17, 2025, 3 p.m.
February 17 – 21, 2025 marks National Entrepreneurship Week to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship.
LaunchPad Redesign Competition
Posted on March 18, 2024, 1 p.m.
The Blackstone LaunchPad team set out to transform our physical space in Bird Library into a more inclusive and accessible place.
Blackstone LaunchPad Video
Posted on Oct. 27, 2023, 8 a.m.
The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries is the campus innovation and entrepreneurship hub.
Mauricio Luna ’24 makes attending U.S. colleges more accessible for students in León
Posted on Dec. 2, 2022, 2:06 p.m.
International student Mauricio Luna participates in Pathway Prep.
Ud Joseph ’25 creates a mentoring network to support youth and build communities
Posted on Dec. 2, 2022, 2:03 p.m.
Posse Scholar and Syracuse student Ud Joseph ’25 is committed to creating connected and uplifting community.
Katy Arons ’24 is developing two award-winning venture platforms
Posted on Dec. 2, 2022, 12:59 p.m.
Dedicated to improving the communities around her, Katy Arons is currently working on two startups that facilitate safer connections between people.
Emma Lueders ’24 and Jennie Bull ’24 Are “In the Mood” to Spread the Message of Self-Love and Sex Positivity
Posted on Dec. 2, 2022, 12:49 p.m.
Moody Magazine—or just “Moody” —is a self-education and self-love publication.
Tech visionary Sai Krishna Bolla G ’23 drives innovation through intellectual and entrepreneurial passion
Posted on Dec. 2, 2022, 9:53 a.m.
Sai Krishna Bolla G ’23 is a serial entrepreneur who has been nominated as one of the Top 50 Tech Visionaries in the World, and is the published author with four books.
Neil Adams ’24 prioritizes entertainment when creating advertising content
Posted on Nov. 15, 2022, 3:28 p.m.
Neil Adams focuses on relatable trends he can incorporate into social content.
Domenic Gallo ’24 is reimagining alternative and assistive communications tech
Posted on Nov. 15, 2022, 9:20 a.m.
Domenic Gallo ‘24 participates in Intelligence++ course.
Gabriel Davila-Campos ’25 on fusing technology, entrepreneurship and academic excellence
Posted on Nov. 15, 2022, 9:15 a.m.
Gabriel Davila-Campos ’25 received a full tuition scholarship from the POSSE Foundation and is developing a technological startup.
Celebrating Indigenous innovators and entrepreneurs
Posted on Nov. 14, 2022, 10:44 a.m.
Located near the heart of Haudenosaunee territory, Syracuse University is committed to empowering and supporting Indigenous students of any tribe or nation.
Emma Rothman ’21 Writes About “Living Like She’s Dying” in Her New Book
Posted on Nov. 14, 2022, 9:27 a.m.
Emma Rothman ‘21, received a life-changing heart transplant when she was just twelve years old.
Sandra Appiah Babu-Boateng ’10, Techstars Boston, partners with the LaunchPad to beta test her mentor matching platform
Posted on Nov. 1, 2022, 1:54 p.m.
Hours of studying, networking, writing cover letters, and practicing interviews is something college students work tirelessly at to get their first job.
Nick Barba ’20 and Sam Hollander ’21 featured at the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization global conference
Posted on Nov. 1, 2022, 12:21 p.m.
Former LaunchPad Program Managers Nick Barba and Sam Hollander spoke as part of the annual Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEOORG) Global Conference.
Kai Patricio G’23 takes on a graduate degree and creating Design Led No Code
Posted on Oct. 17, 2022, 2:17 p.m.
Kai Patricio is an extraordinary thinker who has taken a small idea and turned it into an idea that may be untouchable.
Samadhi Aviv ’14 on democratizing energy for underrepresented communities
Posted on Oct. 11, 2022, 12:12 p.m.
“We are democratizing energy,” says Sama Aviv, an alum of Syracuse University’s Falk College.
Vanessa Lora G ’23 on embracing her Hispanic heritage, identity and creative artistry
Posted on Sept. 26, 2022, 12:35 p.m.
When musician, videographer, recorder, and producer Vannessa Lora is asked who she is, she answers simply: “I’m just an artist.”
The future of protein supplementation: Tyrin Fernandes ‘20 and Fauna
Posted on Sept. 26, 2022, 10:35 a.m.
Tyrin graduated from Syracuse University in 2020 with his B.S. in computer science and has been working in the LaunchPad for the past three months, brainstorming different ideas.
Catherine Forrest ’22 on leadership and entrepreneurship in syracuse.com
Posted on Sept. 13, 2022, 12:30 p.m.
Catherine Forrest ’22 is co-founder and CEO of Secwins a startup venture that helps companies analyze and interpret huge amounts of data in real time.
Maxim Glagolev ’20 builds B2B marketplace for lab-grown diamonds
Posted on Sept. 8, 2022, 11 a.m.
Maxim Glagolev and his partner, Dmitry Semchenko, persevere through time zone differences as they aim to start their U.S.-based startup while living abroad.
LaunchPad alum Edward Shao ’19 speaks at One World Summit
Posted on Sept. 7, 2022, 10:41 a.m.
LaunchPad alum Edward Shao ‘19, founder of Project QRRestore, spoke this past week to over 3,000 people from 190+ countries at the One Young World 2022 Summit in Manchester.
Ethan Tyo ’17, G’22 featured in the New York Times and Seattle Times as he grows AlterNative
Posted on Sept. 1, 2022, 10:46 a.m.
Growing up on the Mohawk reservation of Akwesasne, Ethan Tyo ’17 G’22 had no idea his land was poisoned.
Film entrepreneur Jeremy Shinder ’24 featured in SU News
Posted on Aug. 29, 2022, 11:05 a.m.
Jeremy Todd Shinder ’24 was a teen actor when he got some sage advice from industry veterans.
Sam Hollander ’21 and James LePage ’22 launch ShareClub
Posted on Aug. 1, 2022, 10:44 a.m.
Sam Hollander ’21 and James LePage ’22 start the next chapter of their entrepreneurial journey: ShareClub.
Rob Goldblatt ’23 takes streetwear to a new level of fashion
Posted on May 5, 2022, 12:41 p.m.
Goldblatt wants to take his education and apply it to his own business.
Catch up on summer innovation reading
Posted on May 3, 2022, noon
There is no better time to enjoy a good book than summer.
Noah Mechnig-Giordano 22 G’23 wins first place in the NYBPC
Posted on May 3, 2022, noon
The New York Business Plan (NYBPC) held its Grand Prize finals last week at Venture NY, the marquee early-stage event hosted at WCNY – PBS.
Lizmarie Montemayor ‘24 wins the LaunchPad’s Build Your Side Hustle competition
Posted on May 3, 2022, noon
Lizmarie Montemayor ‘24 was the winner of the inaugural Build Your Side Hustle LaunchPad competition on April 20.
Julia Haber ’18 is making a difference with her business Home From College
Posted on May 3, 2022, 10:12 a.m.
Julia Haber has become a powerful and successful female founder.
Erin Miller ’16 on creative inspiration and evolution
Posted on May 3, 2022, 10 a.m.
Erin Miller is a native of the Bay Area who graduated with a degree in advertising from the S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications in 2016.
Week of Fundraising for Hunter’s Fund
Posted on May 2, 2022, noon
This week will help Hunter’s Fund increase awareness for distracted driving across college campuses nationwide.
Things My Therapist Doesn’t Want Me To Say
Posted on April 25, 2022, noon
InThings My Therapist Doesn’t Want Me To Say, Emma Rothman writes her way through finding sense through her own life’s messiness.
Ben Olender ’22 is a multi-talented inventor
Posted on April 25, 2022, 10:16 a.m.
Ben tells the story of how he created a unique multiplier tool.
Aidan Mickleburgh ’22 G’23 is a natural problem solver
Posted on April 25, 2022, 10 a.m.
Aidan Mickleburgh ’22 G’23 wants to make life easier.
LaunchPad Commute to Class Podcast
Posted on April 25, 2022, 9:42 a.m.
LaunchPad Commute to Class Podcast
Meet Syracuse University’s new Hunter Brooks Watson Scholar, Jack Adler ’23
Posted on April 22, 2022, noon
Jack Adler has been selected as the Syracuse University Hunter Brooks Watson Scholar for the 2022 – 2023 academic year.
Jason Kuperberg ’18 joins the LaunchPad as Alumni Entrepreneur in Residence
Posted on April 22, 2022, noon
Jason Kuperberg ‘18 is co-founder of OthersideAI,
Congratulations to Whitman’s EEE entrepreneurship award winners
Posted on April 20, 2022, noon
Two LaunchPad alumni win special awards from Whitman’s program in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises.
Congratulations to the 2022 Panasci Business Plan Competition winners
Posted on April 20, 2022, noon
Teams Illumenar, Happy Loose Leaf Tea and Bus Point win the Grand Prize and second and third places in the campus-wide Panasci Business Plan Competition.
Emma Rothman ’21 writes about managing health amidst the “messiness of life”
Posted on April 18, 2022, 1 a.m.
When meeting Emma Rothman you immediately notice her kindness and quiet charm.
Zebedayo Masongo L ’23 and Grnwood
Posted on April 18, 2022, 1 a.m.
Greenwood district, a legacy that lives on in the modern rebirth Grnwood, founded by Zebedayo Masongo L’23.
Shawn Gaetano ’20, founder of Solace Vision, accepted into Techstars LA accelerator
Posted on April 16, 2022, noon
Shawn Gaetano ’20 becomes the fourth SU startup to be accepted into a highly competitive Techstars LA Music Accelerator.
Kelsey Davis ’19 G’20 reflects on her “launching grounds of dreams”
Posted on April 16, 2022, noon
Kelsey Davis ’19 G’20 recently returned to campus to share her reflections with Syracuse student startups.
Rabia Razzaq G ’22 is designing solutions to global challenges
Posted on April 16, 2022, 10:44 a.m.
From Pakistan, Razzaq’s interest in design began after several years working in the fashion industry.
Elizabeth Gruskin ’22 is a forensic scientist focused on mental health
Posted on April 16, 2022, 10 a.m.
Elizabeth Gruskin is glad that the pandemic brought discussion about mental health to the forefront of public conversation.
Join us to crowdfund memorist Emma Rothman ’21 and her book
Posted on April 14, 2022, noon
Things My Therapist Doesn’t Want Me to Say, Ten Years Post Heart Transplant
Syracuse student founders journey to Blackstone annual conference, Startup Grind and TechCrunch Early Stage in the Silicon Valley
Posted on April 14, 2022, noon
Founders participated in the Blackstone LaunchPad annual conference, Startup Grind and TechCrunch Early Stage.
From a Syracuse dorm room to building the first ultra-fast EV charging network in the country
Posted on April 13, 2022, noon
Want the inside story of a Syracuse University dorm room startup that grew into a company valued at more than $100 million?
LaunchPad alum Louis Bookhoff ’17 closes round and pitches at upcoming Venture NY 2022 High Growth Showcase
Posted on April 12, 2022, noon
Louis Bookhoff ’17, co-founder and CEO of Busie returns to his roots in Syracuse as one of a handful of elite companies selected to pitch at Upstate Capital Association’s Venture NY showcase.
Syracuse student startup ventures advance in New York Business Plan Competition
Posted on April 11, 2022, noon
Four Syracuse student ventures were among the 18 teams selected from 120 regional winners across New York State for the NYBPC semi-finals on April 20.
Kayla Simon ’19 is an entrepreneurial engineer and a role model for women innovators in STEM
Posted on April 10, 2022, noon
Kayla Simon ‘19, has taken her engineering skills and entrepreneurial passion to be an outstanding role model for women in STEM.
Newhouse Advanced Media Lab Series will explore emerging engage-to-earn models
Posted on March 24, 2022, noon
The Newhouse Advanced Media Lab Series presents “Engage-to-Earn: Paradigm Shift or Parlor Trick?”
Matt Castagnozzi ’23 creates Psych-Tek, a service to help normalize psychedelic treatments
Posted on March 23, 2022, 4:33 p.m.
Matt Castagnozzi sees a promising form of treatment for anxiety and depression and a chance to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry.
Adya Parida ’25 has curiosity, courage and attitude
Posted on March 23, 2022, noon
Adya Parida applied to Syracuse University through a scholarship program from her high school back in India.
Brian Burton ’22 is building Unami matcha
Posted on March 23, 2022, noon
Brian K. Burton ’22 Maxwell, grew up as someone you could look to for all the answers.
Lauren Pichiarella ‘22 creates College Wise to help create a more accessible college application process
Posted on March 23, 2022, noon
Lauren Pichiarella ‘22 is studying Citizenship and Civic Engagement and Political Science.
Zach Morrison ’24 mints an NFT collection
Posted on March 23, 2022, noon
Zach Morrison ’24 is majoring in finance and real estate at Whitman.
Olivia Aguilar ‘22 will change the game for women and exercise
Posted on March 22, 2022, noon
Olivia Aguilar, ‘22, an Economics major and minor in Information Technology, Design and Startups, has taken her passion of working out to a new level.
Audrey Miller ’20 channels her passion for social entrepreneurship at the Watson Institute
Posted on March 22, 2022, noon
When it comes to social entrepreneurship and supporting young founders with a purpose, you’ll be hard pressed to find someone who radiates as much passion and devotion as Audrey Miller ’20.
Apply to become a McNair Scholar
Posted on March 22, 2022, noon
Applications are open through Sunday, March 27.
40 teams competing in RvD iPrize, Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards
Posted on March 22, 2022, noon
The School of Information Studies (iSchool) and the Blackstone LaunchPad are hosting 40 teams in Bird Library this Friday, March 25.
Noah Mechnig-Giordano, ’22 G’23 heads off to the ACC InVenture Prize finals
Posted on March 22, 2022, noon
Noah Mechnig-Giordano, ’22 Engineering and Computer Science and G ’23 Whitman School of Management, is heading to Florida State University on April 1 to represent Syracuse University.
Syracuse LaunchPad alumni featured in new book, The Student Startup Guide
Posted on March 22, 2022, noon
The Student Startup Guide will be released on April 11 as part of the Blackstone LaunchPad Annual Conference and Pitch Competition.
Deloitte Consulting is looking for Syracuse innovation students
Posted on March 15, 2022, noon
Deloitte’s Consulting Apprenticeship Program for Syracuse students launches in April.
Aidan Turner ’24, architect and entrepreneur, building Grater Things
Posted on Feb. 28, 2022, noon
Aidan Turner ’24, a student majoring in architecture, is a creative who blends the elements of architecture with the design of his clothing line.
Griffin Whitman ’19 takes fan-based LFG Sports to the next level
Posted on Feb. 28, 2022, noon
Griffin Whitman, a 2019 Syracuse University sport management graduate, saw an opportunity to get in-depth with the typical sports fan and all that they do.
Tom Montfort ’24 on his love of software engineering, cryptocurrency and blockchain
Posted on Feb. 28, 2022, noon
A lot of things clicked early on for Tom Montfort, a sophomore from Morristown, New Jersey.
Damaris (Koi) Munyua ’22 is introducing sustainability to the wig industry
Posted on Feb. 28, 2022, noon
Damaris (Koi) Munyua G’22, worked to find a more sustainable solution to wig caps.
Eric Hong ’23 on empathetic design and his indoor mapping tech solution for accessibility
Posted on Feb. 28, 2022, noon
Eric Hong is in his fourth year at the VPA School of Design majoring in Industrial & Interactive Design.
Kwaku Jyamfi ’18 brings clean energy to communities around the world through Farm to Flame Energy
Posted on Feb. 27, 2022, noon
In Ghana, a family uses noxious diesel generators to power their home and charcoal to light their ovens and stoves.
Learn how to raise capital at this free Kauffman Fellows and Techstars venture deals course
Posted on Feb. 27, 2022, noon
Kauffman Fellows and Techstars are now accepting enrollment for Venture Deals.
Applications open for Panasci Business Plan Competition
Posted on Feb. 24, 2022, noon
Applications are open until Wednesday, March 16 for the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Panasci Business Plan Competition
Frank Marin ’23 (MBA ’24) on innovation in the space industry and bringing ideas to life
Posted on Feb. 22, 2022, noon
Frank Marin is passionate about making a difference in the future of space technology.
Elizabeth Goldblatt ’22 is creating a stylish clothing line for individuals with disabilities
Posted on Feb. 21, 2022, noon
Elizabeth Goldblatt ’22 has taken her many passions and is working toward building a fashion empire for the underrepresented.
Sajjad Albadri and Sajjad Alhashami create QPuff, a software to help manage e-cig addiction
Posted on Feb. 20, 2022, noon
Sajjad Albadri and Sajjad Alhashami grew up together and have an extremely close relationship.
Christopher Thomas' passion for biodegradable plastics
Posted on Feb. 20, 2022, noon
Christopher Thomas has always had a passion for nature and solving environmental problems through science.
Colleen O’Brien ’22 is growing her talent management agency VisionVerseSoundz
Posted on Feb. 20, 2022, noon
Colleen O’Brien ’22, a Newhouse student in the Bandier program, is the CEO of VisionVerse Soundz (VVS).
David Williams ’22 puts students first in education technology
Posted on Feb. 14, 2022, 12:56 p.m.
For most Syracuse University students, an honors thesis is a means of testing what they learned throughout their undergraduate experience through research on a pressing topic
Christine Wu’22 wants to bring your favorite Asian snacks to you
Posted on Feb. 14, 2022, noon
Christine Wu ’22 started Phantom Tea as a class project.
Julianna Mercado ’23 launches a nonprofit venture, UpSkill
Posted on Feb. 14, 2022, noon
Julianna Mercado, class of ‘23, a biochemistry and forensic science major, is working hard to make a long-lasting impact on her college and community.
Dayanna Torres ’06 G’09 leads the Blackstone LaunchPad network to make impact
Posted on Feb. 6, 2022, 1:57 p.m.
Growing up in one of the nation’s poorest neighborhoods, Dayanna Torres ’06, G’09 embraces challenges.
Anthony Obas ’20 returns to his roots to inspire youth in Harlem
Posted on Feb. 6, 2022, 1:48 p.m.
Anthony Obas ’20 has always aspired to make a difference.
Samba Soumare ’24 on creative immersion and innovation
Posted on Feb. 2, 2022, 2:13 p.m.
Samba Soumare ’24, a Maxwell student majoring in international relations, has a superpower.
Noah Mechnig-Giordano is brewing innovation in the loose leaf tea industry
Posted on Feb. 2, 2022, 2:03 p.m.
Noah Mechnig-Giordano spent most of his life in Switzerland and Germany and has only lived in the U.S. for six years. Noah is in the middle of a five-year combined computer science bachelors and MBA program.
Shameek Hargrave on bridging the gap between theory and application
Posted on Feb. 1, 2022, 2:16 p.m.
Shameek Hargrave hails from the great state of New Jersey where he is studying computer science and pursuing an engineering degree at Princeton University.
Andreea Merloiu creates medical equipment innovation
Posted on Feb. 1, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
Andreea Merloiu is a recent graduate of Syracuse University with a degree in biomedical engineering who intends to continue her studies in the pre-med track while also tackling her innate passion for innovation.
Maya Tsimmer ’23 turns her passion for beekeeping into an organic honey business
Posted on Jan. 30, 2022, 2:27 p.m.
In the solitude of the spring 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, a passion for beekeeping was born.
Paul Franco ’22 is building a team to help commercialize an innovative wearable dehydration monitor
Posted on Jan. 30, 2022, 2:25 p.m.
Paul Franco ‘22 candidly describes himself as being “always a little bit on the weird side.”
Tanya Mir ’22, founder of Slice Consulting
Posted on Jan. 30, 2022, 2:23 p.m.
Tanya Mir’s eyes quickly flitter across the screen as she scrolls through job postings, the blue light of her laptop reflecting in her eyes.
Patrick Prioletti G’21 is creating new wellness applications
Posted on Jan. 30, 2022, 2:20 p.m.
When someone says “wellness app” what comes up to mind? Yoga? Guided meditation? Tracking your calories? Counting your steps?
Jacob Hewlett ’24 creates a premier digital marketing agency
Posted on Jan. 30, 2022, 9:17 a.m.
Jacob Howlett was left contemplating “What’s next?”
Syracuse student startups featured in a new book
Posted on Dec. 13, 2021, 9:25 a.m.
Four Syracuse University student entrepreneurs are featured in the soon-to-be-published book The Student Startup Guide by Techstars Director Courtney Gras.
What are you doing on winter break?
Posted on Dec. 13, 2021, 9:20 a.m.
Safe travels on your journey home, or wherever winter break takes you on studies or adventures.
Yaoxu Zong ’22 is making independent travel possible
Posted on Dec. 11, 2021, 9:55 a.m.
This entrepreneur is supporting people's bucket list travel plans.
Chris Gentile ’10 launches the Westcott Cookie Co.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Posted on Nov. 3, 2021, 12:19 p.m.
When you meet Ben Delmarsh, you’re immediately drawn in by his sense of humor.
Nashon Ash ’23 and his self-made music production career
Posted on Nov. 3, 2021, 12:17 p.m.
Nashon Ash ’23 is an extremely busy student. He is a junior, majoring in Social Work at the Falk School of Social Work who spends his time working on school, at the school district for social work, and participating in different school organizations.
Tiny Desk ‘Cuse features Lauren Juzang ’24
Posted on Nov. 1, 2021, 12:25 p.m.
Tiny Desk ‘Cuse continued this week at Bird Library with a concert by freshman Lauren Juzang.
Caeresa Richardson ’07 and Ecodessa boutique in downtown Syracuse
Posted on Oct. 31, 2021, 1:20 p.m.
On South Salina Street in downtown Syracuse, in a small shop with warm lights and brick walls, women buy beautiful floral dresses and glamorous handbags.
Mia Hinz ’23 on creating a form to make decisions on picking classes
Posted on Oct. 31, 2021, 1:18 p.m.
For a lot of students, college scheduling is a battleground.
Jared Anderson ’23 is passionate about saving lives
Posted on Oct. 31, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
A junior at Syracuse UniveJared Anderson ‘23 is contributing not only to his local community but those across the country.
Jack Rose ’24 on authorship with empathy
Posted on Oct. 31, 2021, 1:12 p.m.
Jack Rose, ’24 has found his passion in social entrepreneurship and writing.
Nikita Chatterjee ’20 continues her entrepreneurial journey with PAANI
Posted on Oct. 21, 2021, 1:41 p.m.
Nikita Chatterjee ‘20 saw her grandmother boiling buckets and buckets of water when she visited her in Mumbai, India.
Charlie Zeeve ’22 on Crypto ‘Cuse and cryptocurrency
Posted on Oct. 21, 2021, 1:37 p.m.
Charlie Zeeve ’22 plays an important role in educating students on blockchain as the secretary of the new Crypto ‘Cuse club.
Trinity Coates ’24 on her love of math, chemistry and invention
Posted on Oct. 20, 2021, 1:49 p.m.
Trinity Coates ’24 has a love for math and chemistry for as long she can remember. Since Coates was about seven years old, she fell in love with math, showing off her multiplication skills to her first-grade teacher.
Marcus Webb ’19, G’22 on building skills for a successful career in tech
Posted on Oct. 18, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
Marcus Webb G’22 was in a three-hour long meeting about the Syracuse Surge Learning Community Program that Webb is putting together in his role as Economic Inclusion Fellow at CenterState CEO.
Patchwork launches platform for users to share and discuss content
Posted on Oct. 17, 2021, 2:23 p.m.
Have you ever read an article that you knew you had to send to a friend?
NEXIS brings tech research to life
Posted on Oct. 17, 2021, 2:21 p.m.
A lab room in Hinds Hall brings to life technological dreams and ideas of innovation.
Alexandra Santangelo ’22 on industrial design innovation
Posted on Oct. 17, 2021, 2:17 p.m.
Alexandra Santangelo ’22 is determined to excel in design. The VPA major studying Industrial design and a double minor in Information and technology and art history, would never turn down the opportunity to display her skills.
Carlos Magdaleno ’23 on his growth as a video creator
Posted on Oct. 14, 2021, 2:39 p.m.
Carlos clicks his camera into manual mode.
Connor Silva ’23 on the business of sports entrepreneurship
Posted on Oct. 14, 2021, 2:37 p.m.
Connor Silva ’23 decided to push the limits of sports engagement at Syracuse University.
Team Sweatration is tackling the dangers of dehydration
Posted on Oct. 2, 2021, 4:06 p.m.
During last summer’s Invent@SU program, the Sweatration team identified a problem: “80% of NCAA athletes had suffered from dehydration.”
Ze Zeng ’23 advocates diversity and inclusion for international students
Posted on Oct. 2, 2021, 3:59 p.m.
When the alarm goes off at 8 a.m., a college town in Upstate New York just had its second rain.
Sydney Grosso ’23 on new beginnings
Posted on Oct. 1, 2021, 12:20 p.m.
An active junior has great ambitions to get involved.
Andrew Kim ’24 on the power of marketing
Posted on Sept. 27, 2021, 10:14 a.m.
RA encourages students to dream big.
Daren Wang ’23 is making people’s lives easier with Yoka
Posted on Sept. 27, 2021, 10:12 a.m.
Daren Wang ’23, along with his teammates Matt and Isabella, was part of the Invent@SU program this summer as Team Yoka.
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.
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.
Ethan Tyo ’17 G’21 publishes first book on plant-based food
Posted on March 8, 2021, 2:29 p.m.
A health entrepreneur, an indigenous human rights advocate and a social media planner.
Kelly Davis ’23 Celebrates International Women’s Business Week
Posted on March 8, 2021, 2:26 p.m.
“I’ve always grown up in spaces that were male-dominated,” says Kelly Davis ’23.
Elizabeth Stuart ’22, the lead singer for NONEWFRIENDS
Posted on March 8, 2021, 2:24 p.m.
It’s not a choir. It’s loud, it’s sweaty, it’s hot.
LaunchPad Insights: Entrepreneurship as universal creativity
Posted on March 1, 2021, 3:31 p.m.
Innovation and entrepreneurship can be found in every pursuit and in every creative endeavor.
PAANI: Women making a difference in the world
Posted on March 1, 2021, 3:14 p.m.
In celebration of March as Women’s History Month, we’re proud to feature Nikita Chatterjee ’20 and Brianna Howard ’20 G’21, two female founders who are making impact on global scale.
Kyra Thomas ’21 is creating accessible solutions with Signal
Posted on March 1, 2021, 3:10 p.m.
Browsing the grocery store, Kyra Thomas ’21 (Engineering and Computer Science) scans the products on each shelf to determine if they fit within her dietary restrictions as her friends do the same.
LaunchPad Insights: Why You Should Spend Time with Entrepreneurs
Posted on Feb. 22, 2021, 3 p.m.
If you spend enough time with entrepreneurs, you begin to think like one.
Zain Elwakil ’21 launches The Singing Buildings Project
Posted on Feb. 22, 2021, 11:03 a.m.
Some places invoke an accompanying melody.
LaunchPad Insights: Entrepreneurs and Manifestation
Posted on Feb. 22, 2021, 1 a.m.
Simply put, manifestation has been around for centuries, passed along as the secret to wealth through books like Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich.
Erica Morrison ’21 is inspired to create a legacy
Posted on Feb. 14, 2021, 11:22 a.m.
To touch another person’s life in a positive way is the legacy many of us dream of leaving.
Trevor Miller ’20 on creative expression through drag
Posted on Feb. 14, 2021, 11:17 a.m.
It’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has halted business operations across many sectors.
LaunchPad Insights: The best entrepreneurial tips are just a click away
Posted on Feb. 8, 2021, 4 p.m.
Techstars Entrepreneur’s Toolkit is an online educational resource to help you learn the fundamentals
LaunchPad Insights: The Value of Pivoting
Posted on Feb. 8, 2021, 1 a.m.
Don’t be afraid to pivot and take a new path.
LaunchPad Insights: How to take your idea on an adventure this semester
Posted on Feb. 2, 2021, 1 a.m.
“Where do I begin?” is a common question. There is no straight path to launching a startup.
Gabby Holliman-Lopez ’22 and Tyra Jean G ’21 reflect on their roles as Todd B. Rubin Diversity and Inclusion Scholars at the LaunchPad
Posted on Jan. 31, 2021, 12:08 p.m.
The image of an entrepreneur is a narrow one, often as Silicon Valley unicorns or Shark Tank hopefuls.
Cassie Cavallaro ’21 on turning skills into freelancing
Posted on Jan. 27, 2021, 9:29 a.m.
As the world was sent into a spiral last March, Cassie Cavallaro found herself homeless due to unfortunate family circumstances. She was living in her friend’s storage room.
LaunchPad Insights: How to Start a Startup
Posted on Jan. 20, 2021, 9:27 a.m.
For Syracuse innovators, the university ecosystem offers a wealth of knowledge, guidance, and support to help you build your business from scratch.
LaunchPad Insights: What do entrepreneurs have in common?
Posted on Jan. 19, 2021, 1 a.m.
Perhaps entrepreneurial spirits are cut from a similar cloth.
LaunchPad Insights: How to build a successful digital brand
Posted on Jan. 19, 2021, 1 a.m.
As social media platforms establish interconnectivity among those billions of users, ordinary people have the ability to transform themselves into influencers, small business owners, food bloggers, and more.
Nolan Kagan ’22 is building community through Gather
Posted on Jan. 15, 2021, 10:31 a.m.
Nolan Kagan ’22 has always been a problem solver.
Patrick Linehan ’21 and Zain Elwakil ’21 collaborate on music video for NONEWFRIENDS
Posted on Jan. 15, 2021, 10:29 a.m.
A partnership forged at the Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars at Bird Library took to the streets of New York City over winter break to film a music video.
Murray Lebovitz ’23 is making coffee more accessible
Posted on Jan. 11, 2021, 11:04 a.m.
When COVID-19 sent all Syracuse students packing last March, then freshman Murray Lebovitz started recording and sharing his morning ritual: making a cup of coffee.
Top Ten Reasons to join the LaunchPad in 2021
Posted on Jan. 4, 2021, 11:13 a.m.
Top 10 reasons to join the LaunchPad.
Jose Arrieta ’21 on tackling climate change
Posted on Dec. 22, 2020, 11:46 a.m.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently reported that by 2030, carbon dioxide emissions need to be cut by 45% to keep the rise in global temperatures in check for this century.
Renee Yu ‘21 is building social impact through WeMedia Labs
Posted on Dec. 18, 2020, 11:48 a.m.
Many of us are starry-eyed dreamers wishing to leave the world better than we found it.
Henry Touma ’20 and Jordan Zwang ’20 are transforming the music industry
Posted on Dec. 10, 2020, noon
Henry Touma and Jordan Zwang set off to break the definition of Syracuse nightlife.
Supporting Our Young Leaders (SOYL) In Real Life
Posted on Dec. 6, 2020, noon
Supporting Our Young Leaders (SOYL) was kaunched in 2016 by Kevin Claiborne G ’16 School of Education
Selim Dangoor ‘23 creates artisanal beef jerky
Posted on Dec. 6, 2020, noon
Selim Dangoor ‘23, founder of MUNCH Jerky, created a scrumptious artisanal food with luxuriously delicious flavors.
Give Home in Your Hand
Posted on Nov. 25, 2020, 9:53 a.m.
Do you have an old family home that you had to leave behind?
Ricardo Sanchez ’21 on designing with empathy
Posted on Nov. 25, 2020, 9:47 a.m.
Buying new soccer cleats was Ricardo Sanchez’s yearly ritual throughout high school.
Kaizhao (Zero) Lin ’21 strives for global citizenship and policy reform
Posted on Nov. 25, 2020, 9:45 a.m.
“I am thousands of miles away from home to learn more about the world”
Yum Yum team is taking on the global issue of food waste
Posted on Nov. 23, 2020, 9:58 a.m.
30-40% of the U.S. food supply becomes waste. 80 billion pounds of food — worth $161 billion – is left unconsumed each year, simply rotting or filling landfills.
Maggie Sardino brings authenticity to telling refugee stories
Posted on Nov. 22, 2020, 10:22 a.m.
With a population of only 143,000 people, Syracuse has seen the resettlement of nearly 9,500 refugees in the last decade alone.
Aley O’Mara on championing gender identities
Posted on Nov. 17, 2020, 10:23 a.m.
Freelance writer and PhD candidate Ashley “Aley” O’Mara is restructuring the conservative systems of academia through their background as a queer, asexual and non-binary individual.
Global Entrepreneurship Week: Cultivating our international community
Posted on Nov. 16, 2020, 10:58 a.m.
At the LaunchPad, we’re proud of our community of innovators and learners from 118 different countries.
Joseph Dunaway ’12 on food as a tool for well-being
Posted on Nov. 16, 2020, 10:35 a.m.
How do we balance all the ever-growing responsibilities of a busy life and still preserve sanity?
Global Entrepreneurship Week: Students from 118 countries are innovating at the LaunchPad
Posted on Nov. 15, 2020, 11:04 a.m.
It takes a global village. LaunchPad members come from 118 countries.
Patrick Prioletti G’ 21 on relentless curiosity
Posted on Nov. 14, 2020, 11:06 a.m.
When Dr. Gary Rodziewicz came to Patrick Prioletti G ’21 with a proposition, he was immediately intrigued. Dr. Rodziewicz, a neurosurgeon who now works for a private practice specializing in medical cannabis.
Jack Adler’s 3 Dollar Challenge
Posted on Nov. 9, 2020, 11:39 a.m.
Jack Adler ’23 launches his next 3 Dollar Challenge this week to support college student wellness and suicide prevention, with all donations doubled up to $75,000.
Jack Adler ’23 on using social media to create positive influence
Posted on Nov. 9, 2020, 11:36 a.m.
During quarantine, many people finished a record number of Netflix shows.
Patrick Linehan ’21 is leaving a legacy through The OutCrowd
Posted on Nov. 8, 2020, 11:52 a.m.
This September, I was asked to participate in a Zoom call with a SEM 100 class for first year students.
Raul Hernandez Guardans ’21 reverses misrepresentation
Posted on Nov. 8, 2020, 11:50 a.m.
Raul leans his back against the wall of the building behind him.
Chizoba Anyaoha is Forbes 30 under 30 Consumer Tech 2021 nominee
Posted on Nov. 8, 2020, 11:41 a.m.
Syracuse University alum and LaunchPad member Chizoba Anyaoha has been named a Forbes 30 under 30 Consumer Tech 2021 nominee.
Making it even easier to connect
Posted on Nov. 3, 2020, 1:24 p.m.
How are you connecting in a pandemic?
Cara Christian
Posted on Nov. 2, 2020, 1:44 p.m.
Cara Christian is an artist and founder of Ungrateful Art.
Creative Spotlight short film by Zain Elwakil ’21
Posted on Nov. 2, 2020, 1:31 p.m.
Cara Christian ’21 VPA is an artist and founder of Ungrateful Art.
Take a minute, take a survey and launch an idea
Posted on Nov. 2, 2020, 1:29 p.m.
Thinc-hub is a Syracuse student startup that is building a user-oriented collaborative platform for innovators and entrepreneurs to share their ideas and find help.
Innovators vote
Posted on Nov. 2, 2020, 1:27 p.m.
College students vote at a rate significantly lower than the national average.
Connect with other LaunchPad & Techstars students across the global network
Posted on Oct. 28, 2020, 1:58 p.m.
This post is for current and past participants in The Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars program at Syracuse.
Samantha Jezak ’22 on creating a healthy food enterprise
Posted on Oct. 28, 2020, 1:52 p.m.
Since high school, Samantha Jezak ’22 has been interested in nutrition and food studies.
Lauren Levin ’22 on building a sustainable fashion platform
Posted on Oct. 28, 2020, 1:51 p.m.
Gone are the days of flipping through a Sears catalog to buy five new outfits for the season.
Fall 2020 Innovation Events
Posted on Oct. 26, 2020, 2:10 p.m.
Take advantage of innovation and entrepreneurship events this semester.
Behind the scenes with SU alumnus Josh Aviv
Posted on Oct. 22, 2020, 2:26 p.m.
From the classroom, to the dorm room, to the biggest board room of all.
Ryan Ondocin ’21 on building connections and team dynamics
Posted on Oct. 22, 2020, 2:25 p.m.
“People are hungry for more,” says Ryan Ondocin, peering over his computer.
Hult Prize judge Derek Wallace ’00, co-founder of Kalamata’s Kitchen
Posted on Oct. 21, 2020, 2:32 p.m.
In a cozy Venezuelan kitchen, a young girl named Kalamata learns to cook meringues and falls in love with the magic of creating deliciousness.
Matt Shumer, Miles Feldstein and Jason Kuperberg create viral success
Posted on Oct. 11, 2020, 3:09 p.m.
Every workday begins with a morning ritual.
Jason Kuperberg ’18 on building communities
Posted on Oct. 10, 2020, 3:19 p.m.
People and communities have always driven the success of Jason Kuperberg.
Kelly Davis ’23 on growing an online following
Posted on Oct. 9, 2020, 3:27 p.m.
When Kelly Davis ’23 wasn’t shooting arrows with a bow, she was shooting video with a camera.
Shawn Gaetano ’20 on using emerging tech for good
Posted on Oct. 9, 2020, 3:24 p.m.
Shawn Gaetano navigates the 20th floor of a building with his boxy headset.
Miles Feldstein ’23 on product and building a team
Posted on Oct. 9, 2020, 3:22 p.m.
As an 11-year-old, Miles Feldstein, ’23, built his first website, selling lacrosse equipment internationally.
Matt Shumer on using AI to redefine communications
Posted on Oct. 9, 2020, 3:21 p.m.
Matt Shumer started his first business at the age of twelve.
Danial Khan
Posted on Oct. 8, 2020, 3:32 p.m.
Danial Khan is an artist and filmmaker born and raised in Oman.
Chizoba Anyaoha ’13 allows solo travelers to create their story
Posted on Oct. 6, 2020, 3:35 p.m.
Chizoba Anyaoha sits on a beach in Sydney, Australia letting his eyes drift.
CLLCTVE, Kelsey Davis ’19 G’20, Takes Stage at Techstars Los Angeles Demo Day
Posted on Oct. 5, 2020, 3:38 p.m.
LaunchPad alumni Kelsey Davis ’19 G ’20 and Brendan O’Keeffe ’20 will take the stage as CLLCTVE pitches at Techstars Demo Day in Los Angeles.
Kate Regan is repurposing vintage clothing
Posted on Oct. 1, 2020, 3:56 p.m.
As the print editor of Syracuse University’s premiere fashion publication, Zipped Magazine, Kate Regan not only publishes.
Daisy Leepson ’23 is making women’s health more accessible and affordable
Posted on Oct. 1, 2020, 3:54 p.m.
Time is ever elusive and fleeting.
Fardin Nasir ’23 Wins IdeaX
Posted on Sept. 29, 2020, 4:20 p.m.
Fardin Nasir won the $500 grand prize in the inaugural IdeaX competition.
Connor Johnson ’22 on the convergence of creativity
Posted on Sept. 29, 2020, 4:12 p.m.
Connor Johnson ‘22 is an actor, a music creator, and a filmmaker.
Sam Hollander solving $1.76 trillion problem with solution to student debt
Posted on Sept. 29, 2020, 4:08 p.m.
The typical college student will take out about 29,000 dollars in student debt and spend 21 years paying it off.
LaunchPad Creative Spotlight Film Series
Posted on Sept. 29, 2020, 4:01 p.m.
We are pleased to introduce a new feature in this issue — the LaunchPad Creative Spotlight Film Series.
Claire Chevalier ’24 creating sustainable packaging
Posted on Sept. 22, 2020, 1:58 p.m.
Along a Vietnamese beach walks Claire Chevalier, stepping around piles of abandoned takeout boxes and water bottles.
Join the Syracuse eClub to Connect with Community
Posted on Sept. 22, 2020, 1:53 p.m.
If you are a Syracuse University student who has an inherent entrepreneurial spirit, there is an organization on campus that speaks to your passion.
James LePage ’22 on fusing a side hustle
Posted on Sept. 21, 2020, 2:03 p.m.
It’s inspiring to hear of people who start their own business when they’re 20.
Ben Goldsmith ’21 grew a company out of a dorm room idea
Posted on Sept. 21, 2020, 2:02 p.m.
Ben Goldsmith ‘21, a VPA Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) major and co-founder of POPCYCLE, remembers the feeling he had after his company’s first ever student-brand clothing popup.
Sandhya Iyer ’20 aligns talents and passions through Geek Girl Careers
Posted on Sept. 21, 2020, 1:59 p.m.
A simple tool to help us find jobs that were not only financially stable and forward-thinking, but also aligned with our talents and passions.
Sloane Sexton ’21 on self-expression
Posted on Sept. 11, 2020, 3:10 p.m.
The embodiment of joy in self-expression, Sexton is bursting with passion for the art of design.
How to use LaunchPad Discord to chat and connect
Posted on Sept. 10, 2020, 3:36 p.m.
One of the most powerful aspects of the Blackstone LaunchPad is the community it creates.
Season Chowdhury ’23 on building your network
Posted on Sept. 10, 2020, 3:34 p.m.
Season Chowdhury ’23 worked into the early morning for five days during high school to finish a website he was building for a mock client.
Jackson Ensley ’22 grows POPCYCLE
Posted on Sept. 10, 2020, 3:31 p.m.
The ability to turn an idea into a product that truly functions for a community is a rare skill.
Visit Popcyle in the LaunchPad this fall
Posted on Sept. 10, 2020, 3:28 p.m.
POPCYCLE is bringing style and creative energy to the Blackstone LaunchPad and Techstars in the glass cube on the main floor of Bird Library this semester, with regular hours several days a week.
Chris Appello ’21 on social media
Posted on Sept. 7, 2020, 3:47 p.m.
Social media have always been my outlets for self-expression and creativity.
Maxim Glagolev on making a difference in the world
Posted on Sept. 4, 2020, 4:03 p.m.
Entrepreneurship looks glamorous. The rewards and fulfillment of creating a successful enterprise often attract many people, but what we often overlook are the efforts and hard work that go into becoming successful at it.
Lucas Kosmynka ’23 on creativity as a means for influence
Posted on Sept. 4, 2020, 4:01 p.m.
On a little hamlet of Long Island, NY stands a man with a camera, peering into the screen as his actors bring their vision to life.
Kennedy Patlan ’18 lives for social entrepreneurship
Posted on Sept. 4, 2020, 4 p.m.
The dream of making the world a better place is often an elusive one.
Kayla Simon ’19 on reaching the stars
Posted on Sept. 4, 2020, 3:58 p.m.
Entrepreneurship is a word often reserved for business majors who have always aspired to work in startups, or geniuses who have started a massively successful tech company.
Research your customers, competition and market with help from Stephanie McReynolds
Posted on Sept. 4, 2020, 3:52 p.m.
Work with Syracuse University’s business, management, and entrepreneurship librarian, Stephanie McReynolds, to learn how to research your customers, competition, and market.
Ellen Jorgensen ’23 balcony perspective
Posted on Sept. 4, 2020, 3:50 p.m.
Ever since she was a child, Ellen Jorgensen ’23 has been intrigued by the power of perspective.
Marcus Cook ’19 has The Success Bug
Posted on Sept. 4, 2020, 3:48 p.m.
The well-planned life is not always the successful life.
James Rudman ’21 explores the crossroads of tech and creativity
Posted on Sept. 3, 2020, 4:05 p.m.
James Rudman ‘21 grew up in the town with the highest concentration of log cabins in the world.
Chris Hosmer ’99 creates a new COVID-19 mask
Posted on Sept. 1, 2020, 4:15 p.m.
Chris Hosmer ’99, (VPA Industrial and Interaction Design), co-founded an air wearables company dedicated to innovating consumer respiratory protection because his own children were suffering health reactions due to pervasive air pollution.
Jacob deHahn ’19 using creative entrepreneurial spirit to make masks more accessible
Posted on Sept. 1, 2020, 4:13 p.m.
Jacob deHahn ‘19, is an energetic and bubbly New England native who is determined to make the world a more accessible place.
Student band NONEWFRIENDS
Posted on Aug. 30, 2020, 4:39 p.m.
On a Saturday morning this August, a soul-full sound emanates from the second floor of a dilapidated house on Ackerman Avenue.
Rubin Family Innovation Mentor Sam Hollander ’22 featured by Future Founders
Posted on Aug. 30, 2020, 4:37 p.m.
Rubin Family Innovation Mentor Sam Holland ’22 was featured recently in an article by Future Founders on his plan to help make education more accessible.
Dave Fox ’19, Nick Barba ’20 and Sam Hollander ’22 complete Blackstone LaunchPad Techstars Fellowship
Posted on Aug. 30, 2020, 4:35 p.m.
Syracuse LaunchPad founders Dave Fox ’19 iSchool and Nick Barba ’20 Whitman (co-founders of Smarta) and Sam Hollander ’22 Whitman and Newhouse (founder of FSCL) recently completed the first-ever LaunchPad Fellowship.
LaunchPad Orange Ambassador Sasha Temerte ’23 seeks to understand
Posted on Aug. 30, 2020, 4:33 p.m.
Somewhere, in a library, a woman lounges with a notebook and a pen.
Density raises $51M to safely reopen buildings with AI occupancy tracking sensors
Posted on Aug. 30, 2020, 4:25 p.m.
This fall, buildings around the country are facing the challenge of re-opening in a pandemic.
Make a LaunchPad peer mentor match online
Posted on Aug. 30, 2020, noon
Easily request a mentor through this simple form or on our new “request a mentor” page on the LaunchPad website.
Venture Summit Virtual Connect 3.0 early discount offer
Posted on Aug. 28, 2020, noon
Venture Summit Virtual Connect 3.0 includes a discount for Syracuse University LaunchPad members who can register early.
Tyra Jean joins the LaunchPad as an inaugural Todd B. Rubin Diversity and Inclusion Scholar
Posted on Aug. 26, 2020, noon
Tyra Jean joins the LaunchPad as an inaugural Todd B. Rubin Diversity and Inclusion Scholar.
Sam Hollander ’22, founder of FSCL, accepted into The Tech Garden
Posted on Aug. 26, 2020, noon
Student startup FSCL, founded by Sam Hollander ’22 was accepted by The Tech Garden in downtown Syracuse as a new member.
Hanna Seraji and Gabbi Holliman-Lopez create Tableau Media
Posted on Aug. 21, 2020, noon
Hanna Seraji and Gabbi Holliman-Lopez create Tableau Media as a powerful voice for marginalized identities.
Chloe Capital Fellowships available to help build skills, connections
Posted on Aug. 20, 2020, noon
Seven Fellowship opportunities with our good friends at Chloe Capital, a movement-driven venture capital firm that invests in women-led companies.
Opportunity board: UVC marketing associate
Posted on Aug. 18, 2020, noon
Upstate Venture Connect, a non-profit that connects high-growth founders in Upstate NY, is looking for a part-time marketing associate.
Connect through our new Syracuse LaunchPad Discord platform
Posted on Aug. 17, 2020, noon
Connect through our new Syracuse LaunchPad Discord platform this semester.
Patrick Linehan ‘21 has always been a storyteller
Posted on Aug. 17, 2020, noon
Patrick Linehan joins the LaunchPad as a Global Fellow this academic year.
LaunchPad re-opens with expanded services
Posted on Aug. 17, 2020, noon
The LaunchPad re-opens Monday, August 24 following public health recommendations.
Local community innovation and entrepreneurship
Posted on Aug. 17, 2020, noon
Join CenterState CEO and The Tech Garden for these events over the next month.
Welcome Bridget Lawson as Assistant Director of The Source
Posted on Aug. 11, 2020, noon
Bridget Lawson joins as Assistant Director of The SOURCE (Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement).
SU alumni Caleb Obiagwu and Anthony Obas join us for a talk about NextGen
Posted on July 20, 2020, noon
Caleb Obiagwu and Anthony Obas headline this week’s Talk Tea, the LaunchPad’s summer series in partnership with The Republic of Tea.
Quandary of being international
Posted on July 9, 2020, noon
SEVP’s modified exemptions hurt international students’ lives and careers.
Josh Jackson ’17 G’19 is making dental care affordable
Posted on July 8, 2020, noon
Josh Jackson ’17 G’19 is on a mission to make dental care affordable and accessible.
Indaria Jones creates new #buyblack initiative through The Creators Lounge
Posted on July 7, 2020, 1:40 p.m.
University College alumnus Indaria Jones, founder and CEO of The Creators Lounge in downtown Syracuse is an award-winning marketing and business development executive.
Caleb Obiagwu ’19 creates a platform to support Black Lives Matter
Posted on July 7, 2020, 1:36 p.m.
Caleb Obiagwu ’19 actively supports the Black Lives Matter movement across the country, but he also noticed something alarming in some cities during the early days of protests.
Zheng Xiongworking on grant to develop 3D printing of microfluidic devices
Posted on July 7, 2020, 1:34 p.m.
Zheng Xiong is part of the SummerStart accelerator program at the LaunchPad, working on a business model for his concept for 3D printing of microfluidic devices.
Brian Kam ’16 is veteran, student entrepreneur and frontline healthcare worker
Posted on June 11, 2020, 1:57 p.m.
Veteran, student entrepreneur and now frontline healthcare worker Brian Kam ’16 has a mission to serve.
Gokul Beeda ’21 is creating the future through design
Posted on June 8, 2020, 2:07 p.m.
Beeda’s focus, through the HAUS project which he founded, is design principles applied to Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Oladeji Awe ’20 combines design innovation and entrepreneurship
Posted on June 3, 2020, 2:13 p.m.
Oladeji Awe ’20 designed a technology to alert wheelchair bound or immobile individuals when they need to move around.
Pratik Paranjape G’20 brings cybersecurity to Promptous
Posted on June 2, 2020, 2:27 p.m.
One of the Promptous team members has been Pratik Paranjape G ’20, who just completed a master’s degree in cybersecurity.
Victoria Lawson ’20 on positivity, purpose, patience and passion
Posted on May 29, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Victoria Lawson, ’20, is a proud new member of the Blackstone LaunchPad’s 2020 Founders Circle.
Will DeVito ’20 tells a great story
Posted on May 29, 2020, 2:28 p.m.
At any given day in the LaunchPad over the past four years it has been open, you might have walked in and seen a dozen or more different activities.
Hamza Hamid ‘21 is pursuing his dream
Posted on May 26, 2020, 2:34 p.m.
In the 1931 best seller, ‘Epic of America,’ James Truslow described America as “that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.”
Online LaunchPad survey
Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:54 p.m.
Take five minutes and help us learn about student views on entrepreneurship in this quick survey.
Daniel Zimmerman ’20 builds a better way to wager
Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:50 p.m.
There are traditions and cultural practices that have become sacred to people throughout our existence.
John McCabe ’21 on building a spirited community
Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:48 p.m.
Ella Fitzgerald, the beloved jazz singer once said, “The only thing better than singing is more singing.”
Thrive writes the next chapter
Posted on May 20, 2020, 2:44 p.m.
When the Blackstone LaunchPad first opened its doors in April 2016, one of their first student ventures was Thrive which grew into a nonprofit focused on providing portable energy solutions and sustainability education in Nepal.
Summer at the LaunchPad
Posted on May 11, 2020, 3:12 p.m.
It’s the week after graduation, which means it is officially summer. We’re still here for you and want to stay connected.
Dear LaunchPad: Thanks for making magic together
Posted on May 11, 2020, 3:09 p.m.
This past weekend has been a bittersweet touch point in a larger global pause. For so many, especially the class of 2020 and their families, there is a collective and deeply felt sense of poignancy.
Thrive Projects featured in new academic book
Posted on May 5, 2020, 3:40 p.m.
The work of LaunchPad venture Thrive Projects, founded by Brian Kam ’16 (Whitman), Ryan Brinkerhoff ’16 (Maxwell) and Joshua Moon ’16 (Arts and Sciences) is featured in a new academic book.
James LePage ’22, founder of Isotropic Design, publishes book
Posted on May 5, 2020, 3:32 p.m.
James LePage ’23 (Whitman) has published a book, “How To Boost Your WordPress Website’s PageSpeed Score,” now available on Amazon and available in Kindle edition.
Justine Hastings ’21 on the importance of a heroic fight
Posted on May 4, 2020, 4:36 p.m.
Maya Angelous once said, “A hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.”
SOYL welcomes author and speaker Arel Moodie
Posted on May 4, 2020, 4:32 p.m.
SOYL (Supporting Young Leaders) Talks is premiering a new video series SOYL in 60 on May 5 at noon, featuring bestselling author, entrepreneur, coach and professional speaker Arel Moodie.
Julia Haber ’18 has a solution if you’re Home from College
Posted on April 27, 2020, noon
Julia Haber ’18 (Newhouse) and founder of WAYV is launching Home From College this week.
Justin Diaz ’23 picked a top team in the Hult Prize global regionals
Posted on April 27, 2020, noon
Justin Diaz ’23, founder of EcoBamboo Living, was selected one of the top six teams in the Hult Prize Toronto global regionals.
PAANI launches crowdfunding campaign to make COVID-19 masks
Posted on April 27, 2020, noon
PAANI launches crowdfunding campaign to make COVID-19 masks and support the women of India.
Omar Ebraheem ‘20 on the subliminal form and function
Posted on April 26, 2020, noon
Omar Ebraheem ‘20, a 5th year student studying Industrial and Interaction Design at the College of Visual and Performing Arts Syracuse University “The best designs in the world are often the ones that are overlooked,” he says.
Brian Kam ’16, veteran entrepreneur back at the frontline
Posted on April 25, 2020, noon
Starting this month, Kam has been working at the Monroe County Health Department in Rochester, New York testing people for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Matteo Broccolo fusing design and possibilities
Posted on April 20, 2020, 1:12 p.m.
Some people have always dreamed of entrepreneurship.
Gonzalez Hauger brothers influence business
Posted on April 19, 2020, 1:14 p.m.
It’s not uncommon to see famous social media personalities influence for businesses.
Innovative corporate challenge leads to Genius NY
Posted on April 16, 2020, 1:35 p.m.
A Ramboll internship program designed to foster innovation connected Syracuse and Clarkson University students with thought leaders to solve an environmental management challenge this spring.
Interdependence and entrepreneurship
Posted on April 16, 2020, 1:31 p.m.
Even in times of distress, entrepreneurs are stepping up to help build community with interdependence as its foundation.
Orange innovation
Posted on April 16, 2020, 1:28 p.m.
Brian Anderson ’14, a graduate of Syracuse University’s biomedical engineering program, designed a face shield that is now being produced by local manufacturer Tessy Plastics.
Earn a graduate degree to Launch into life
Posted on April 16, 2020, 1:26 p.m.
Syracuse University seniors have an extraordinary opportunity to continue their academic career, build new skills sets, or continue work on their venture idea through a new donor-funded “2020 Forever Orange Scholarship” program.
And the Oscar goes to Will DeVito ’20
Posted on April 15, 2020, 1:39 p.m.
Thanks to Will DeVito ’20 (Newhouse) for doing a star turn hosting our first ever virtual award ceremony for the RvD iPrize – Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards – Compete CNY.
Nancy Wang ’20 is bringing Girl Power to the world
Posted on April 13, 2020, 2:01 p.m.
In a world where gender equality is a championed ideal and girls are urged to break glass ceilings and defy stereotypes, it may be easy to assume that inequality is an archaic misfortune of the past.
Ryan Taggart ’20 has a solution for misfortune
Posted on April 13, 2020, 1:59 p.m.
We’ve all had life drop misfortune and frustrations on our head.
Jason Zhou ’21 on the beauty of user experience
Posted on April 13, 2020, 1:57 p.m.
Up until just a decade ago, web design wasn’t the biggest priority for web services.
Follow MedTech to see it in action
Posted on April 12, 2020, 2:12 p.m.
The future of medtech and health care is innovation, and COVID-19 is driving an important wave of development.
Iconic SU buildings illuminated in blue to recognize frontline workers
Posted on April 12, 2020, 2:07 p.m.
From health care workers and first responders, to so many others at the frontline risking their personal health and safety in the service of others, Syracuse University is illuminating two of its iconic buildings in blue, to recognize and give thanks
A smarter way to leverage working capital
Posted on April 10, 2020, 2:23 p.m.
With so much attention being paid to new Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, don’t overlook an existing solution for small businesses that deserves a close look if your small business is looking to leverage working capital.
SBDC at OCC offers advisement for COVID-19 business assistance
Posted on April 7, 2020, 2:28 p.m.
The NYS Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Onondaga Community College (OCC) has developed a comprehensive COVID-19 resources page with links to many business assistance programs currently available to startups and small businesses.
Build a career in the startup world
Posted on April 5, 2020, 3:03 p.m.
Getting ready for graduation? Actively looking for a career, but don’t want to give up the startup life? Here’s a great solution.
Free tools to get you through
Posted on April 5, 2020, 3:01 p.m.
The LaunchPad team has crowdsourced a number of free resources to get you through this stay at home – work at home – study at home stretch.
Hack your network to hire and get hired
Posted on April 5, 2020, 3 p.m.
When you’re working remotely, you still need to build a team.
Mohammed Ali bridges the coding gap with Urban Coders
Posted on April 5, 2020, 2:58 p.m.
The importance of coding in today’s tech-based world cannot be denied.
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.
Meet Courtney Jiggetts ’20, innovator
Posted on March 1, 2020, 2:46 p.m.
Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group conglomerate, dropped out of high school at the age of 16.
Invent your way through the unexpected: Russell Fearon ’20
Posted on March 1, 2020, 2:41 p.m.
It’s a wonder how simply our delicately complex bodies do everything for us.
Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens inspires at first annual Afropreneurship
Posted on March 1, 2020, 2:01 p.m.
Sharon Owens graduated from Syracuse University in the 1980s, and credits her success to the inspiration of her mother, who grew up in poverty and held her children to a high standard.
Find a solution to climate change, says Calvin Atieku ’23
Posted on Feb. 23, 2020, 3:08 p.m.
According to theguardian.com, citing a recent NOAA study about water levels and climate change, Florida is set to be completely underwater by the year 2070.
Noel Chang on the heart of entrepreneurship
Posted on Feb. 22, 2020, 3:16 p.m.
To notice a problem in the world that urgently needs to be solved is a testament to good observation.
Get your pitch ready - Practice Makes Perfect
Posted on Feb. 16, 2020, 3:51 p.m.
With business plan competitions right around the corner, there is no substitute for practice.
Andrew Benbenek shares his passion for forging new paths
Posted on Feb. 16, 2020, 3:34 p.m.
The number of opportunities available to students at Syracuse University are so numerous one can’t possibly come close to taking advantage of them all.
Zain Elwakil ’21, on how triumph and transformation come from struggle
Posted on Feb. 16, 2020, 3:32 p.m.
Zain Elwakil ’21, is an architect, a designer, a storyteller and an entrepreneur.
Behind the scenes of SU Globalists with Jane Lee: More than just a magazine
Posted on Feb. 16, 2020, 3:29 p.m.
On its website, the team behind SU Globalists describes a globalist as someone who is proud of his/her/their cultural and social identities, and unafraid to start difficult conversations to bridge differences and find commonalities.