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Monday, March 24
 

11:00am EDT

LaunchBox Lightning Sprint: Build a Business in 5 Days FILLING QUICKLY
Monday March 24, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Join us for the LaunchBox Lightning Sprint—a fast-paced, hands-on challenge where you’ll turn a fresh idea into a real startup in just one week! Start your week with lunch with student entrepreneurs as they share how they turned their ideas into successful businesses. You’ll gain tips, insights, and plenty of inspiration. Then, dive into brainstorming, identifying everyday problems you can solve with a startup. Spend the rest of the week taking easy steps forward—create a simple website, start social channels, and even make a sale! On the final day, pitch your progress to a panel of judges, sharing what you’ve built and learned! This challenge is open to anyone curious about starting a business—no experience needed! The goal is to develop your idea, gain traction, and compete for up to $1,000 in prizes by showing your progress—followers, email signups, or revenue. Rules are simple: work on new ideas only, projects must be solo, and the focus is on having fun, moving fast, and seeing what you can accomplish in just one week. It’s your chance to learn, create, and test a business idea in a supportive, fun environment. By the end of the week, you’ll have real-world experience, connections, and maybe even the start of something amazing.
Moderators
avatar for Nathan Bonslaver

Nathan Bonslaver

Startup Catalyst, Happy Valley LaunchBox
Monday March 24, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Happy Valley LaunchBox Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

11:45am EDT

In-person Office Hours Justin Leusner, Founder @ TDAY Sports FILLING QUICKLY
Monday March 24, 2025 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Do you or a small team of students have a business idea or an active startup? Do you want advice and expertise from a successful sports marketing/content creation entrepreneur? Here's your chance to have a 30-minute session with Justin Leusner, Founder @ TDAY Sports.
If you would like to apply for this meeting, please email startupweek@psu.edu within 24 hours of signing up for this spot with the following information.
  • First and last name
  • Penn State email address
  • Which campus do you attend
  • Your major / field of study
  • A paragraph on what you hope to gain from this session
After that, up to five applications will be shared with the speaker, and they will decide who will benefit the most from this meeting. 

If the speaker approves your request, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC will add this session directly to your schedule. 

If the speaker does not approve your meeting request, this session will be removed from your schedule. 

This time slot is reserved for in-person University Park students.

If you are a student attending virtually from a Commonwealth Campus, please select Virtual Office Hours with Justin Leusner, Founder @ TDAY Sports, instead.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Leusner

Justin Leusner

Founder, TDAY Sports
Justin Leusner is the founder of TDAY Sports, “Gen-Z’s ESPN,” which has over 1.3 million followers. Justin has garnered over 1 billion lifetime views on social media and has scaled his company to a 7-figure valuation with a team of 20.Based in State College, PA, Justin has helped... Read More →
Monday March 24, 2025 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Conference Room 208 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

12:00pm EDT

Fuel Your Innovation: Daily Food Trucks at Startup Week! FILLING QUICKLY
Monday March 24, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Feeling hungry? 🍽️ Enjoy a variety of delicious eats from our rotating food trucks all week long! 🚚✨ Each day from 12 to 3 p.m., a different food truck will be parked behind the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, serving up fresh flavors to keep you fueled. Don’t miss out—grab a bite and power through 2025 Penn State Startup Week, powered by PNC! 🔥🍔🌮
Monday March 24, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, Back of building 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

1:30pm EDT

In-person Office Hours with Lillian Xu, VP of Podcast Business @ Vox Media
Monday March 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Do you or a small team of students have a business idea or an active startup? Do you want advice and expertise from a successful entrepreneur in the podcast/media industry? Here's your chance to have a dedicated 30-minute session with Lillian Xu, VP of Podcast Business @ Vox Media.

If you would like to apply for this meeting, please email startupweek@psu.edu within 24 hours of signing up for this spot with the following information.
  • First and last name
  • Penn State email address
  • Which campus do you attend
  • Your major / field of study
  • A paragraph on what you hope to gain from this session
After that, up to five applications will be shared with the speaker, and they will decide who will benefit the most from this meeting. 

If your request is approved by the speaker, this session will be added to your schedule directly by Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC. 

If the speaker does not approve your meeting request, this session will be removed from your schedule. 

This time slot is reserved for in-person University Park students.

If you are a student attending virtually from a Commonwealth Campus, please select Virtual Office Hours with Lillian Xu, VP of Podcast Business @ Vox Media, instead.
Speakers
avatar for Lillian Xu

Lillian Xu

VP, Podcast Business, Vox Media
Lillian Xu is VP for the podcast business at Vox Media, where she leads strategic initiatives, franchise expansions, partnerships, and business operations. She joined the company as executive director in 2023, and led talent deals and partnerships with the multi-platform pop culture... Read More →
Monday March 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Conference Room 208 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

2:15pm EDT

In-person Office Hours Namratha Sri Mateti, Machine Learning Engineer @ Unity FILLING QUICKLY
Monday March 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Do you or a small team of students have a business idea or an active startup? Do you want advice and expertise from a successful machine learning engineer and entrepreneur? Here's your chance to have a 30-minute session with Namratha Sri Mateti, Machine Learning Engineer @ Unity.
If you would like to apply for this meeting, please email startupweek@psu.edu within 24 hours of signing up for this spot with the following information.
  • First and last name
  • Penn State email address
  • Which campus do you attend
  • Your major / field of study
  • A paragraph on what you hope to gain from this session
After that, up to five applications will be shared with the speaker, and they will decide who will benefit the most from this meeting. 

If the speaker approves your request, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC will add this session directly to your schedule. 

If the speaker does not approve your meeting request, this session will be removed from your schedule. 

This time slot is reserved for in-person University Park students.

If you are a student attending virtually from a Commonwealth Campus, please select Virtual Office Hours with Namratha Sri Mateti, Machine Learning Engineer @ Unity, instead.
Speakers
avatar for Namratha Sri Mateti

Namratha Sri Mateti

Machine Learning Engineer, Unity
Namratha Sri Mateti is a Machine Learning Engineer at Unity Technologies, specializing in building scalable AI solutions to enhance user engagement through personalization. She is also a Penn State alumna with a master’s in Data Analytics.
Monday March 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Conference Room 310 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

3:45pm EDT

In-person Office Hours, Ryan Ostir Product Owner: Embedded Software @ John Deere FILLING QUICKLY
Monday March 24, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Do you or a small team of students have a business idea or an active startup? Do you want advice and expertise from a successful embedded software entrepreneur and owner in the agriculture industry? Here's your chance to have a 30-minute session with Ryan Ostir, Product Owner: Embedded Software @ John Deere.
If you would like to apply for this meeting, please email startupweek@psu.edu within 24 hours of signing up for this spot with the following information.
  • First and last name
  • Penn State email address
  • Which campus do you attend
  • Your major / field of study
  • A paragraph on what you hope to gain from this session
After that, up to five applications will be shared with the speaker, and they will decide who will benefit the most from this meeting. 

If the speaker approves your request, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC will add this session directly to your schedule. 

If the speaker does not approve your meeting request, this session will be removed from your schedule. 

This time slot is reserved for in-person University Park students.

If you are a student attending virtually from a Commonwealth Campus, please select Virtual Office Hours with Ryan Ostir, Product Owner: Embedded Software @ John Deere, instead.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Ostir

Ryan Ostir

Product Owner: Embedded Software, John Deere
Ryan Ostir grew up in Warren County, NJ, and attended Warren Hills High School. He graduated from the Penn State College of IST in 2018 with a Security & Risk Analysis degree, receiving the David Rusenko Entrepreneur in Residence scholarship for his Mobile DJ business, Mixmasters... Read More →
Monday March 24, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Conference Room 208 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

4:15pm EDT

In-person Office Hours, Braeden Davidson & Ryan Jai Hokimi, Co-Founders @ SaveWare FILLING QUICKLY
Monday March 24, 2025 4:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Do you or a small team of students have a business idea or an active startup? Do you want advice and expertise from a pair of successful software entrepreneurs? Here's your chance to have a 30-minute session with Braeden Davidson & Ryan Jai Hokimi, Co-Founders @ SaveWare.

If you would like to apply for this meeting, please email startupweek@psu.edu within 24 hours of signing up for this spot with the following information.
  • First and last name
  • Penn State email address
  • Which campus do you attend
  • Your major / field of study
  • A paragraph on what you hope to gain from this session
After that, up to five applications will be shared with the speaker, and they will decide who will benefit the most from this meeting. 

If the speaker approves your request, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC will add this session directly to your schedule. 

If the speaker does not approve your meeting request, this session will be removed from your schedule. 

This time slot is reserved for in-person University Park students.

If you are a student attending virtually from a Commonwealth Campus, please select Virtual Office Hours with Braeden Davidson & Ryan Jai Hokimi, Co-Founders @ SaveWare, instead.
Speakers
avatar for Brady Davidson

Brady Davidson

Co-Founder, Saveware
Brady Davidson is a third-year Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIENT) major at Penn State, currently taking a leave of absence to dedicate himself full-time to his startup, Saveware. With a strong passion for entrepreneurship, he focuses on harnessing artificial intelligence... Read More →
avatar for Ryan Jai Hokimi

Ryan Jai Hokimi

Co-Founder, Saveware
Ryan Jai Hokimi is a Penn State senior studying Computer Science and the CTO of Saveware, a startup focused on automating sales tax reverse audits. He previously served as president of the Nittany AI Student Society, a leading AI organization at Penn State. He is passionate about... Read More →
Monday March 24, 2025 4:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Conference Room 310 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

7:15pm EDT

AgSci Connect: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Happy Hour FILLING QUICKLY
Monday March 24, 2025 7:15pm - 9:30pm EDT
Join Penn State's Ag Sciences Entrepreneurship community, AgSci student organizations, and alumni from diverse industries—including agricultural equipment, food systems, and more—for an engaging and dynamic happy hour. This is your chance to connect with like-minded peers, industry leaders, and innovative entrepreneurs over great food and drinks. Whether you want to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, or enjoy a fun and inspiring night, this event is for you. Don't miss out on meaningful conversations, networking, and a taste of the future of AgSci innovation!


Monday March 24, 2025 7:15pm - 9:30pm EDT
Room 603, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

11:20pm EDT

Skate & Socialize: Networking on Ice (In-person) FILLING QUICKLY
Monday March 24, 2025 11:20pm - Tuesday March 25, 2025 12:20am EDT
Join us for an after-hours networking and social event at Pegula Ice Arena! Ice skate rentals and skating are free for all registered Startup Week participants. The event kicks off at 11:20 PM and concludes at 12:20 AM. The Pegula Ice Arena is located across the Bryce Jordan Center and Beaver Stadium and can be accessed by foot, bicycle, CATA bus, private vehicle, or rideshare.

Monday March 24, 2025 11:20pm - Tuesday March 25, 2025 12:20am EDT
Pegula Ice Arena 250 University Dr, State College, PA 16802
 
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