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Leveraging @Penn_State #research, #knowledge, and #entrepreneurial spirit to spur #economicdevelopment, #job creation, and #student career success.

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Company culture doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built with intention. In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, Mike Karns shares insights on creating a culture that supports teams, drives performance, and helps organizations grow. 🎙️ invent.psu.edu/daretodisrupt…
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Founders and startup supporters: The Road to LionCage 2026 is making its next stop June 17 at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA. Attend for pitches, networking and ecosystem connections. Register: eventbrite.com/e/19869039802…

The Road to LionCage-Ben Franklin Technology Partners

An Open Category Pitch Competition welcome to all entrepreneurs, taking place at Ben Franklin Technology Partners!

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Applications are now open for Venture Connection at the @InventPennState Venture & IP Conference. Capital-seeking startups can connect directly with investors through curated meetings & networking opps designed to help companies grow & scale. Apply now: pennstatevip.com/apply
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Last week, our Summer Founders Program teams heard from Colin Hodge, a marketing and product growth leader with 17 years of experience helping startups scale. The conversation covered entrepreneurship, disruptive marketing, user psychology, perseverance & adapting as a founder.
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Summer Founders Program team members and Happy Valley LaunchBox Start-up consultant and Co-Working Manager Jason Huber sitting at table.

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AI is transforming how organizations operate. The @CBICC AI Summit (May 29) is built to help small businesses & nonprofits put it into action. Excited that our own Brad Zdenek will be presenting on using AI for smarter grant research. business.cbicc.org/ap/Events…
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Save the date 📅 The Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference is back—connecting innovators, founders, and researchers around innovation IP. Registration is now open: pennstatevip.com/
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Have an idea with real-world potential? NSF I-Corps helps you test, refine, and validate your concept through customer discovery. ⏳ Upcoming cohort deadline is approaching—apply now: invent.psu.edu/programs/nsf-…
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🎙️ 50 episodes of Dare to Disrupt! Recorded LIVE, Asia Grant (Scent Social Club Redoux) shares how she’s building immersive fragrance experiences a standout brand. 🎧 Listen now: invent.psu.edu/daretodisrupt… @SmealCollege
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Penn State alumni entrepreneurs—this one’s for you 👇 The Penn State Alumni Entrepreneurs Network connects innovators building and growing ventures across the PSU network. 💡 Network 🤝 Collaborate 🚀 Grow Learn more: invent.psu.edu/programs/psae…

Penn State Alumni Entrepreneurs Network - Invent Penn State

Empowering the entrepreneurial spirit among Penn State alumni.

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AI is reshaping education 🎓 Jackie Foor shares how it’s opening new opportunities for students and careers. 🎧 Listen: invent.psu.edu/daretodisrupt…
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Built at OriginLabs. During Penn State Startup Week, students brought the Dare to Disrupt logo to life—designing and fabricating prototypes for the podcast’s 50th episode celebration. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=J3lEXCgh…

Dare to Disrupt Design & Build Challenge at OriginLabs

Four students spent two 3-hour sessions at OriginLabs designing and...

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From idea to impact 🚀 NSF I-Corps helps innovators test assumptions, connect with customers, and build stronger ventures. See the results in the 2025 Innovation Rockstar Awards. youtube.com/watch?v=y_Hh9oem… invent.psu.edu/programs/nsf-…
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At Capital Day 2026, Invent Penn State is highlighting impact across PA—from student startups to job creation. Continued state support is approved each year—your voice matters. Take action: pennstate.quorum.us/campaign… @AdvocateState #CapitalDay2026
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Coming soon! The 50th episode of Dare to Disrupt features Asia Grant — and it’s being recorded LIVE at our milestone event. Join us April 9 for the recording reception 🎙️ Register: eventbrite.com/e/dare-to-dis… @SmealCollege
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Still time to register for Dare to Disrupt LIVE (April 9). Live podcast recording, networking, and student startup pitches. 🔗 eventbrite.com/e/dare-to-dis… @SmealCollege
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Partnerships power progress in education 🤝 Jackie Foor shares how collaboration can create real opportunities for students and future careers. 🎧 Listen: invent.psu.edu/daretodisrupt… @SmealCollege
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Join us April 9 for the 50th episode of Dare to Disrupt—LIVE! Live recording, networking reception, and a student startup showcase. 🔗eventbrite.com/e/dare-to-dis… @SmealCollege
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🎉 Congrats to the 2026 Inc.U Competition winners! Check them out here: invent.psu.edu/programs/inc-… Big ideas. Real impact. 🚀 #InventPennState #IncU #StartupPitch #StudentEntrepreneur #Entrepreneurship

Inc.U Competition - Invent Penn State

Undergraduate pitch competition where student startups compete for up to $30,000 in investment dollars for their companies

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Now streaming 🎧 Penn State alum Patrick Kinney shares lessons on resilience, resourcefulness, and people-centered leadership on the latest Dare to Disrupt episode. Listen now: invent.psu.edu/daretodisrupt… #DareToDisrupt #InventPennState @SmealCollege @PennStateAlums
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Innovation lives here 💡 See how Penn State students, alumni & community members are turning ideas into impact. invent.psu.edu/stories/ #InventPennState #Entrepreneurship #StartupSuccess #Innovation
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