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October 29
2021
Brandywine LaunchBox to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Brandywine LaunchBox powered by Penn State, a signature program of the Invent Penn State initiative, is collaborating with local community partners to offer a series of events to support Global Entrepreneurship Week, which will take place during the week of Nov. 8-12.
October 29
2021
At North Central PA LaunchBox, collaboration reignites region
Located in the renovated Old Deposit Bank Building on East Long Avenue in DuBois, North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois is providing a boost to Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties.
October 29
2021
The Corner LaunchBox catalyzing local business, entrepreneurship
Located on Fifth Avenue in downtown New Kensington, The Corner LaunchBox has helped a majority of the businesses on its own street, and in return, has helped revitalize the town’s business district. The innovation space has directly helped or interacted with more than 80% of small businesses within the downtown corridor, providing programing, business advice, networking events and other resources to the community.
October 28
2021
Second episode of 'Dare to Disrupt' features alum and Karat co-founder Mo Bhende
Inspired by his many, often negative, experiences with the hiring and interviewing process, in 2014 Penn State alum Mo Bhende built Karat, which conducts highly predictive technical interviews for clients. In this episode of “Dare to Disrupt,” Bhende talks about his international travels, how he took advantage of Penn State resources, lessons learned while working for Microsoft and how all those experiences led him to creating a business that would turn the agonizing interview process into an enjoyable one.
October 26
2021
Penn State-affiliated startup Chromatir develops color-shifting coatings
If you look at the back of a credit card, a driver’s license, or even a dollar bill, you will likely notice a hologram, or iridescent feature, that appears to change color when viewed at different angles. These color-shifting security features have been around for decades, allowing ample time for people to find ways of counterfeiting the effects. Even so, these types of highly visible and easily recognized color-shifting features are still among the most commonly used optical security element – and Penn State-affiliated startup Chromatir may have discovered a more secure and customizable way to implement this effect.
October 26
2021
Penn State startup Chromatir develops color-shifting coatings
If you look at the back of a credit card, a driver’s license, or even a dollar bill, you will likely notice a hologram, or iridescent feature, that appears to change color when viewed at different angles. These color-shifting security features have been around for decades, allowing ample time for people to find ways of counterfeiting the effects. Even so, these types of highly visible and easily recognized color-shifting features are still among the most commonly used optical security element – and Penn State startup Chromatir may have discovered a more secure and customizable way to implement this effect.
October 26
2021
Penn State-affiliated startup Chromatir develops color-shifting coatings
If you look at the back of a credit card, a driver’s license, or even a dollar bill, you will likely notice a hologram, or iridescent feature, that appears to change color when viewed at different angles. These color-shifting security features have been around for decades, allowing ample time for people to find ways of counterfeiting the effects. Even so, these types of highly visible and easily recognized color-shifting features are still among the most commonly used optical security element – and Penn State-affiliated startup Chromatir may have discovered a more secure and customizable way to implement this effect.
October 18
2021
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to connect innovators, entrepreneurs
Open to community and Penn State entrepreneurs and innovators, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Penn State is set for Nov. 8-12. Presented by the Penn State Small Business Development Center, GEW Penn State connects community members and aspiring entrepreneurs with Penn State’s vibrant ecosystem of investors, researchers and startup champions.
October 18
2021
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to connect innovators, entrepreneurs
Open to community and Penn State entrepreneurs and innovators, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Penn State is set for Nov. 8-12. Presented by the Penn State Small Business Development Center, GEW Penn State connects community members and aspiring entrepreneurs with Penn State’s vibrant ecosystem of investors, researchers and startup champions.
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