LaunchPad Commute to Class Podcast
LaunchPad Commute to Class Podcast
The Commute to Class is a podcast brought to you by the Blackstone Launchpad at Syracuse University Libraries. The series sits down with Launchpad Alumni and current students who have created successful ventures. From Forbes 30 under 30 recipients to CEOs getting multi-million dollar investments, the guest list is quite expansive. Hosts Patrick Linehan (Season 1) and Jack Lyons (Season 2 & 3) sit down with them to discuss a wide variety of topics. As you listen, you might just become more motivated to follow your passions.
Commute to Class Podcast Episodes:
- Jack of All Trades, April 25, 2022: Jack Ramza, Hunter Brooks Watson Scholar, Remembrance Scholar and former executive board member of Orange Seeds, a first-year leadership empowerment program.
- Services with a Smile, April 18, 2022: Justin Monaco, founder of Illumenar, a company reimagining preventative dental care to ensure happy and healthy smiles.
- Write it Out, April 10, 2022: Emma Rothman, author of "Things My Therapist Doesn't Want Me to Say: 10 Years Post Heart Transplant."
- Writing for Impact, April 3, 2022:Randy Ginsburg, freelance content writer and author of the book "Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying and Find Entrepreneurial Success."
- The Volunteer Spirit, March 28, 2022: Matt Keenan, senior from Boulder, Colorado and the project lead for Light the Way.
- A Never Ending Exile, March 6, 2022: @themortazaismailzada founder of Eagle Life Program on initiative with goal to teach and inspire Afghan high school students to learn life-changing academic and leadership skills never taught in their classrooms.
- Sustainability Generation, Feb. 27, 2022:Mark Coleman, adjunct professor at Syracuse University as well as award-winning author and recognized voice, strategist, business advisor, entrepreneur and consultant on sustainable enterprise and the convergence of energy, technology, environmental stewardship and innovation.
- A Breakable Habit, Feb. 20, 2022: Sajjad Alhashami and Sajjad Albadri, founders of QPuff, a company looking to address widespread issue of e-cigarette addiction.
- An Issue Close to Home, Feb. 13, 2022: Nikita Chatterjee, recent graduate of SU and founder of Paani Solutions, company promoting accessibility of clean water in low-income communities.
- Dynamic Duo, Nov. 21, 2021:Jack Adler and Sam Holland, founders of Out2Win Sports, service partnering collegiate athletes and brands.
- Taking the Leap, Nov., 14, 2021: Matt Shumer, founder of OthersideAI, company creating technology to help world communicate.
- Re-finding Your Passion, Nov. 7, 2021:Selim Dangoor, founder of Much Jerky, company selling tender beef jerky.
- Challenging the Status Quo, Oct. 31, 2022:Patrick Prioletti, CTO of Your Perfect Dose, smartphone app to deliver personalized dose suggestions for medical marijuana use.
- Burnout and Investing in Yourself, Oct. 24, 2021: Sam Hollander, founder and CEO of FSCL, company pioneering alternative ways to finance higher education.
- Intrapreneurship, Oct. 17, 2021:Dylan Gans, VP of Revenue at Good Uncle.
- Losing Distance, Not Speed, Oct. 10, 2021: Jackson Enseley and Paul Hultgren, founders of PopCycle and ModoSuite.
- Finding Focus, Apr. 12, 2021: Co-founder and CEO of PowerSpike, Angelo Damiano.
- Failing Up, Apr. 5, 2021: Co-founder of Density, Steve VonDeak.
- Defeating Gremlins, Mar. 29, 2021: Integration engineer at Relativity Space, Kayla Simon.
- Jumping Out, Mar. 21, 2021: Founders of Gamecraft, Jose Javiar Garcia-Rovira and Quentin Ross.
- Burning Out, Mar. 14, 2021:Founder of CLLCTVE, Kelsey Davis.
- Stepping Out, Mar. 7, 2021:Founder of Home from College, Julia Haber.
- Building Community, Feb. 28, 2021:Founder of Brevite, Dylan Kim.
- Starting Up, Feb. 18, 2021: Executive Director of LaunchPad, Linda Dickerson Hartsock.