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November 29
2022
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State inspires entrepreneurs, community
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Penn State hosted 66 events across Penn State campus communities in November, with more than 60 occurring Nov. 14-18.
November 22
2022
President Bendapudi talks innovation and education at Penn State Lehigh Valley
The evening was set to focus on entrepreneurship and the future of education — but Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi’s energy and charisma definitely doubled as the takeaway from the Penn State Lehigh Valley LaunchBox Ladies Ambassador Circle event on Nov. 16. It was the second time the new president visited the Lehigh Valley campus but the first opportunity most in the audience had to hear her speak.
November 17
2022
Penn State ranked in top 25 nationally for undergraduate entrepreneurship
Penn State has been ranked as the No. 23 school for undergraduate entrepreneurship studies in the United States by The Princeton Review in its annual ratings measuring individual schools’ performances. Among schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, Penn State came in at No. 3.
November 14
2022
Six innovative startups to compete in FastTrack Accelerator pitch competition
Startups will compete for up to $5,000 in the Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank FastTrack Accelerator pitch competition on Nov. 16 during Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State.
November 11
2022
Abington LaunchBox marks entrepreneurship week with video series on innovation
The Penn State Abington LaunchBox will mark Global Entrepreneurship Week with the YouTube premiere of its “tech-umentary” series at 2 p.m. on Nov. 15. The 30-minute episodes will utilize vintage technology to illustrate the importance of using innovation as a critical first step to solve problems and challenges.
November 08
2022
Students invited to explore entrepreneurship during GEW Penn State
Students can present their startups and network at Demo Day during Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State. Demo Day, hosted by student organization Innoblue, will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 in Room 603 of the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub.
November 04
2022
Penn State Wilkes-Barre plans entrepreneurship events
Penn State Wilkes-Barre will offer several events during Global Entrepreneurship Week, held this year from November 14-18. Global Entrepreneurship Week connects community members and aspiring entrepreneurs with Penn State’s vibrant ecosystem of investors, researchers and startup champions. GEW Penn State will host presentations, workshops and networking opportunities geared specifically to entrepreneurs, local startups and innovators throughout the state. The events are free and open to the public.
November 03
2022
Co-founder of healthcare company Ro featured on new episode of Dare to Disrupt
In the 12th episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews Rob Schutz, co-founder of Ro, a direct-to-patient healthcare company providing high-quality, affordable healthcare without the need for insurance. Schutz graduated from Penn State with a degree in Management Information Systems.
November 03
2022
$2.4 million in endowed support spurs entrepreneurship at Berks LaunchBox
Philanthropists with roots in the Reading region have stepped forward with gifts that will establish a total of $2.4 million in endowed support for the Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State. The LaunchBox delivers a range of entrepreneurship and economic development resources for the Reading community.
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