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Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC returns April 4-8 with in-person, hybrid and virtual events. Students from all Penn State campuses will have opportunities to explore innovation and entrepreneurship, learn from passionate changemakers and connect with industry leaders from diverse backgrounds.
Penn State President Eric Barron highlighted student entrepreneurs Sydney Gibbard and Leo Girlando as part of his report to the Board of Trustees on Nov. 12. Gibbard and Girlando offer additional insight into their experience with Invent Penn State, as well as advice for students interested in getting involved in entrepreneurship.
When people talk about startups, the image of the lone, intrepid founder is often the first thing to come to mind. But as a first-time participant in Startup Week, I was amazed by the strength, resourcefulness and diversity of the Alaskan entrepreneurial community.
Local news from StateCollege.com and Centre County Partners. Read about Penn State's New Innovation Hub in State College Aims to Spur Entrepreneurial Success and Economic Development and more from the State College, PA region
Penn State freshmen and sophomores have the option to live in Lion LaunchPad — a Living Learning Community in Leete Hall in North Halls designed to promote the “entrepreneurial community”