2025 Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC: Full Schedule

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10:00am EDT

OriginLabs - Industry 4.0 Workshop: CNC Router- Industrial Applications

Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Join OriginLabs Service Bureau Manager, Tristan Hess, for an overview of CNC router applications and operation. Tristan will present various use-cases in industries such as cabinetry, aerospace, and signage, and lead participants through a design exercise that culminates in a CNC fabricated take-away.

Speakers

Tristan Hess

Service Bureau Manager, OriginLabs, Penn State

Tristan Hess is the Service Bureau Manager for OriginLabs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in interior design and a master’s in education focused on art and design. Before coming to OriginLabs, he worked for an independent school in Colorado, where he taught architecture, design... Read More →

Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
OriginLabs 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-person only

12:00pm EDT

Fuel Your Innovation: Daily Food Trucks at Startup Week!

Tuesday March 25, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, Back of building

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! 🔥🍔🌮

Tuesday March 25, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, Back of building 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-person only

3:00pm EDT

In-person Office Hours, Paul Girgis, Marketing Director @ Madison

Tuesday March 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Conference Room 208

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 marketing entrepreneur? Here's your chance to have a 30-minute session with Paul Girgis, Marketing Director @ Madison.

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 Paul Girgis, Marketing Director @ Madison, instead.

Speakers

Paul Girgis

Marketing Director, Madison

Growing up at the intersection of Midwest hospitality and Middle Eastern work ethic, Paul learned that the best connections start with genuine service. This philosophy has guided his path from pitching his first role to PSU’s President Barron to currently leading B2B marketing efforts... Read More →

Tuesday March 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Conference Room 208 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-person only

3:00pm EDT

In-person Office Hours, William Ferguson, Product Designer @ SmartPass FILLING QUICKLY

Tuesday March 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Conference Room 310

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 product designer and entrepreneur? Here's your chance to have a 30-minute session with William Ferguson, Product Designer @ SmartPass.

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 William Ferguson, Product Designer @ SmartPass, instead.

Speakers

William Ferguson

Product Designer, SmartPass

Hi, I'm William 👋I currently work as a product designer at SmartPass (recently acquired by Raptor Technologies). Here I build accessible software that helps improve school safety and operations. 📚My professional journey started by designing my own major at Penn State and creating... Read More →

Tuesday March 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Conference Room 310 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-person only

4:30pm EDT

In-person Office Hours, Haley Marie McClain Hill, CEO @ TORCH WarriorWear FILLING QUICKLY

Tuesday March 25, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Conference Room 310

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 CEO and entrepreneur? Here's your chance to have a 30-minute session with Haley Marie McClain Hill, CEO of TORCH WarriorWear.

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 Haley Marie McClain Hill, CEO of TORCH WarriorWear, instead.

Speakers

Haley McClain Hill

CEO/Founder, TORCH Warriorwear

Haley Marie lives a fearless life. The trials of becoming an officer in the United States Air Force and the successes of an accomplished NFL Cheerleader gave birth to an extraordinary character: daring, free, and ahead of her time. Her thirst for culture, discovery, and travel has... Read More →

Tuesday March 25, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Conference Room 310 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-person only

4:35pm EDT

Go Everywhere, Eat Everything: A Culinary Journey with Simon Majumdar FILLING QUICKLY

Tuesday March 25, 2025 4:35pm - 5:50pm EDT

104 Keller Building

Join world-renowned broadcaster, food writer, and TV personality Simon Majumdar for an inspiring and insightful session at 2025 Penn State Startup Week. With a career that spans continents and cuisines, Simon has built a brand around his passion for food, storytelling, and exploration. From his journey as a restaurant critic and author to becoming a familiar face on the Food Network, Simon will share his experiences in the food industry, the food media business, and how entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in culinary innovation.

This engaging session will offer attendees a behind-the-scenes look at his career, the evolving food landscape, and the power of saying "yes" to new opportunities. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, an aspiring food writer, or simply a lover of great stories, this conversation will leave you inspired to take bold steps toward your ambitions.

Don't miss this chance to hear from a true food adventurer as he shares lessons from his global quest to "Go Everywhere, Eat Everything."

Speakers

Simon Majumdar

Celebrity Chef

Simon Majumdar is a world-renowned broadcaster, food writer, speaker, author, and cook who has dedicated the second half of his time to fulfill his ambition to "Go Everywhere, Eat Everything." This journey has taken him to all fifty states and dozens of countries worldwide. He was... Read More →

Tuesday March 25, 2025 4:35pm - 5:50pm EDT
104 Keller Building University Park, PA 16802

In-person only

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