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3:00pm EDT

Virtual Office Hours, William Ferguson, Product Designer @ SmartPass

Tuesday March 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm 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 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 Commonwealth Campus students attending virtually.

If you are a student attending in person, please select In-person 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

Virtual

3:45pm EDT

Virtual Office Hours, Paul Girgis, Marketing Director @ Madison

Tuesday March 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm 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 Commonwealth Campus students attending virtually.

If you are a student attending in person, please select In-person 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 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Conference Room 208 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Virtual

5:15pm EDT

Virtual Office Hours, Haley Marie McClain Hill, CEO @ TORCH WarriorWear FILLING QUICKLY

Tuesday March 25, 2025 5:15pm - 5:45pm 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 Commonwealth Campus students attending virtually.

If you are a student attending in person, please select In-person 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 5:15pm - 5:45pm EDT
Conference Room 310 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Virtual

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