2025 Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (Commonwealth Campus Scholarship Students Exclusive) FULL

Thursday March 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Join OriginLabs Service Bureau Manager Tristan Hess for an overview of the lab's additive manufacturing capabilities. Tristan will highlight the available technologies and materials, emphasizing selection criteria for various use cases. Attendees will learn how each technology transforms a digital file into a physical object and leave with a 3D-printed takeaway. This is an exclusive event for Commonwealth Campus students attending 2025 Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC on scholarship.

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 →

Thursday March 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
OriginLabs 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-person only

10:30am EDT

But I’m Afraid to Hit Send: Find the Right Digital Marketing Strategies for You FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

There are many ways to reach potential clients, investors, and collaborators through online marketing, but as a startup with limited resources, you need to be strategic about where you put your valuable time and money. What works for one business won’t work for another. We’ll walk through the pros, cons, and best practices of using social media, email, SEO, and paid media so you can lay a path that will work for you.

Speakers

Dina Ross

Founder, Dina Ross Digital Strategy

Dina Ross is a digital growth expert and entrepreneur with a passion for connecting with the people behind the screens. She uses her expertise in content creation, data analytics, and creator management to help startups, small, and mid-sized companies capture the power of online marketing... Read More →

Thursday March 27, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

In-person & Virtual

11:00am EDT

In-person Office Hours, Douglas Wilber, Operating Partner @ SixThirty Ventures FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am 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 venture capitalist and entrepreneur? Here's your chance to have a 30-minute session with Douglas Wilber, Operating Partner @ SixThirty Ventures.

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 Douglas Wilber, Operating Partner @ SixThirty Ventures, instead.

Speakers

Douglas Wilber

Operating Partner, SixThirty Ventures

Doug Wilber is the Operating Partner at venture capital firm SixThirty. In the newly created role, Wilber advises SixThirty’s portfolio companies as they refine their go-to-market strategies to effectively partner with large-scale, enterprise businesses. An industry veteran, Wilber... Read More →

Thursday March 27, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Conference Room 310 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-person only

11:30am EDT

In-person Office Hours, Garry Gilliam Jr., CEO @ The Bridge Eco-Village FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm 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 athlete and entrepreneur? Here's your chance to have a 30-minute session with Garry Gilliam Jr., CEO @ The Bridge Eco-Village.

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 Garry Gilliam Jr., CEO @ The Bridge Eco-Village, instead.

Speakers

Garry Gilliam

CEO, The Bridge Eco-Village

Garry is a visionary leader and serial entrepreneur dedicated to transforming communities through innovative projects like The Bridge Eco-Village, a sustainable, mixed-use development addressing housing, education, and entrepreneurship. With degrees in Business Development, Psychology... Read More →

Thursday March 27, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Conference Room 208 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-person only

11:45am EDT

Virtual Office Hours, Douglas Wilber, Operating Partner @ SixThirty Ventures FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT

Conference Room 310

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 Douglas Wilber, Operating Partner @ SixThirty Ventures, instead.

Speakers

Douglas Wilber

Operating Partner, SixThirty Ventures

Thursday March 27, 2025 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Conference Room 310 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Virtual

12:00pm EDT

How to Channel Your Feminine Energy into Creative Genius Energy FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

Unleash the potent magic of your feminine energy to fuel a creative fire that sets your soul ablaze. Discover how to tap into your inner wellspring of intuition and passion to birth groundbreaking ideas and artistic masterpieces.

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 →

Thursday March 27, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

In-person & Virtual

12:00pm EDT

Fuel Your Innovation: Daily Food Trucks at Startup Week! FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 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! 🔥🍔🌮

Thursday March 27, 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

12:15pm EDT

Virtual Office Hours, Garry Gilliam Jr., CEO @ The Bridge Eco-Village

Thursday March 27, 2025 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT

Conference Room 208

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 Garry Gilliam Jr., CEO @ The Bridge Eco-Village, instead.

Speakers

Garry Gilliam

CEO, The Bridge Eco-Village

Thursday March 27, 2025 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
Conference Room 208 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Virtual

1:00pm EDT

In-person Office Hours, Aaron Maybin, Entrepreneur and Artist FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm 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 athlete turned entrepreneur? Here's your chance to have a 30-minute session with entrepreneur and artist Aaron Maybin.

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

Speakers

Aaron Maybin

Father | Educator | Contemporary Artist | Author | Former NFL Linebacker

Aaron Maybin is a Contemporary Artist, Educator, Community Activist, and former professional football player from Baltimore City, Maryland.Selected as the 11th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills as a former All-American defensive end at Penn State University... Read More →

Thursday March 27, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Conference Room 310 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-person only

1:00pm EDT

In-person Office Hours, Dina Ross, Founder @ Dina Ross Digital Strategy FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm 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 digital strategist and entrepreneur? Here's your chance to have a 30-minute session with Dina Ross, Founder of Dina Ross Digital Strategy.

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 Dina Ross, Founder of Dina Ross Digital Strategy, instead.

Speakers

Dina Ross

Founder, Dina Ross Digital Strategy

Thursday March 27, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Conference Room 208 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-person only

1:30pm EDT

From Small Town to Startup & VC: Lessons in Grit, Growth, and Entrepreneurship FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

Join Douglas Wilber as he shares his journey from a small town in Upstate New York to the world of startups and venture capital. In this session, Douglas will reflect on how athletics paved his way to Penn State, the key lessons he learned during his time at PSU, and how his early career moves shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. From working at Enterprise (Discover) to leading a startup (Denim) and eventually transitioning into venture capital, Douglas has navigated the highs and lows of business firsthand. Whether you’re an aspiring founder or just starting your career, this session will provide real-world insights, practical advice, and strategies to help you carve your own path in the startup ecosystem.

Speakers

Douglas Wilber

Operating Partner, SixThirty Ventures

Thursday March 27, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

In-person & Virtual

1:45pm EDT

Virtual Office Hours, Aaron Maybin, Entrepreneur and Artist FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT

Conference Room 310

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 Aaron Maybin, Entrepreneur and Artist, instead.

Speakers

Aaron Maybin

Father | Educator | Contemporary Artist | Author | Former NFL Linebacker

Thursday March 27, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Conference Room 310 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Virtual

1:45pm EDT

Virtual Office Hours, Dina Ross, Founder @ Dina Ross Digital Strategy FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT

Conference Room 208

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 Dina Ross, Founder of Dina Ross Digital Strategy, instead.

Speakers

Dina Ross

Founder, Dina Ross Digital Strategy

Thursday March 27, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Conference Room 208 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Virtual

2:30pm EDT

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

Thursday March 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm 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

Thursday March 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Conference Room 310 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

In-person only

3:00pm EDT

Perseverance Through Adversity - Turning Your Test Into a Testimony (Garry Gilliam) FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

Garry Gilliam’s journey from being undrafted to becoming a key player in the NFL is a powerful example of overcoming adversity through perseverance and resilience. Despite facing the disappointment of going undrafted and a near career-ending injury, Gilliam remained determined to pursue his dream of playing professional football. His unwavering commitment to his goal and his ability to stay focused in the face of setbacks are valuable lessons for individuals and businesses.

Speakers

Garry Gilliam

CEO, The Bridge Eco-Village

Thursday March 27, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

In-person & Virtual

3:15pm EDT

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

Thursday March 27, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT

Conference Room 310

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

Thursday March 27, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Conference Room 310 Eric J Barron Innovation Hub, 123 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801

Virtual

4:15pm EDT

Brand Academy Panel FILLING QUICKLY

Thursday March 27, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm EDT

Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

From the field to the boardroom, Penn State's former athletes have taken their competitive drive beyond sports and into entrepreneurship. Join Doug Wilber, CEO, and fintech leader; Aaron Maybin, artist and social impact entrepreneur; Garry Gilliam Jr., real estate developer, and founder; and Haley Marie McClain Hill, Air Force veteran, and fashion entrepreneur, as they discuss how they built their brands and businesses after their athletic careers. Hear firsthand how they built their brands, leveraged their athletic experience for business success, and navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Moderated by Omar Easy, this panel will dive into personal branding, business leadership, and the unique challenges athletes face when transitioning into entrepreneurship. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, student-athlete, or business-minded innovator, this session will provide invaluable insights into turning ambition into enterprise.

Moderators

Omar Easy

Director, Penn State Brand Academy

Omar X. Easy, Ph.D., a former Penn State football student-athlete and Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders running back, has been appointed to lead The Penn State Brand Academy as Assistant Athletics Director for the Brand Academy. The Brand Academy, a project recently launche... Read More →

Speakers

Garry Gilliam

CEO, The Bridge Eco-Village

Douglas Wilber

Operating Partner, SixThirty Ventures

Aaron Maybin

Father | Educator | Contemporary Artist | Author | Former NFL Linebacker

Haley McClain Hill

CEO/Founder, TORCH Warriorwear

Thursday March 27, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Room 612, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

In-person & Virtual

6:00pm EDT

Student Recognition & Networking Reception (Invite-only) FULL

Thursday March 27, 2025 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Room 603, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

Join us for a reception to recognize the winning student teams from this week's business competitions, including IncU and IdeaMakers Challenge. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

This is an invite-only, in-person event. A separate ticket is required for entry for invited guests.

Speakers

Jim Hoehn

Regional President, Central Pennsylvania, PNC Bank

James R. Hoehn is the regional president of the Central Pennsylvania region for PNC Bank. He is responsible for overseeing all business and management with an emphasis on asset management and corporate banking businesses.Hoehn joined PNC through its acquisition of National City Corporation... Read More →

Neeli Bendapudi

President, The Pennsylvania State University

Neeli Bendapudi was appointed Penn State’s nineteenth president in 2022. She oversees the University’s modern land-grant mission of teaching, research, and public service across twenty-four campuses and the online Penn State World Campus.Neeli Bendapudi has served as the nineteenth... Read More →

Thursday March 27, 2025 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Room 603, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

In-person only

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