2025 Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC

Dr. Betsy Campbell, Associate Teaching Professor in IST and coordinator for the ENTI minor in IST, hosts this virtual session. It features the work of PSU Alumnus Dr. K. Perry Campbell (1968, 1973) and a deepfake by Gracy Franco Prasanna (2026). Every venture needs an exit strategy, and Dr. K. Perry Campbell, a recently retired founder of ACT Capital Advisors, will share his tips on mergers and acquisitions. Dr. K. Perry Campbell built a career helping founders complete successful exits. His work spans many decades, and his portfolio includes ventures from coast to coast. A recent stroke prompted Dr. Campbell's retirement and made an impact on his speaking abilities. So he will offer his wisdom using a digital twin- a deepfake for good- prepared by current IST student Gracy Franco Prasanna. The voice, image, and content files for the digital twin have been provided by Dr. K. Perry Campbell, Liz Campbell, and Jennifer Olson. Dr. Betsy Campbell, Dr. K Perry Campbell, and Ms. Gracy Franco Prasanno will all be present for the webinar. Join us for this unique event that blends business wisdom with cutting-edge technology -- and celebrates generations of PSU pride!