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Announcing the Road To LionCage (RTLC)

GET READY TO ROAR! Following the incredible success of LionCage 2024, we’re thrilled to unleash the ROAD TO LIONCAGE 2025! Prepare for an electrifying series of SIX smaller pitch competitions across the Greater Philadelphia region, running from March through October! We’re shining a spotlight on the brightest minds and most groundbreaking innovations, celebrating women founders,…

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Starting Up in Uncertain Times: Risk, Resilience, and the Hidden Opportunities

We’re not exactly living in the most predictable of times. Political division, economic volatility, AI disruption, interest rate swings, and global supply chain shifts — it’s a lot to take in. And if you’re trying to start or grow a business in the middle of it all, it can feel like stepping into the storm…

The Road to LionCage: Southeastern PA’s Pitch Season Is in Full Swing

The Road to LionCage (RTLC) series is Penn State’s newest regional pitch platform — and in its very first season, it’s already sparking momentum. Designed to connect and elevate early-stage founders, RTLC is more than a lead-up to the LionCage Grand Finale in November — it’s a celebration of entrepreneurial talent across Southeastern Pennsylvania. So…

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Applications Now Open for Final Three Road to LionCage Pitch Events

The Road to LionCage 2025 pitch series is entering its final stretch, and applications are now open for the last three regional events. Each event offers founders the opportunity to pitch live, gain expert feedback, and earn a spot in the LionCage 2025 Finals this November. Open CategoryDate: September 11, 2025 | 12:00–4:00 PMLocation: Comcast…

Announcing the Road To LionCage (RTLC)

GET READY TO ROAR! Following the incredible success of LionCage 2024, we’re thrilled to unleash the ROAD TO LIONCAGE 2025! Prepare for an electrifying series of SIX smaller pitch competitions across the Greater Philadelphia region, running from March through October! We’re shining a spotlight on the brightest minds and most groundbreaking innovations, celebrating women founders,…

LionCage Pitch Competition Recap!

Article by: Allison S. DuncanPhotos by: Zhayer Legrand MALVERN, Pa. — Thirty teams of entrepreneurs gathered on Nov. 8 at Penn State Great Valley for the LionCage Pitch Competition, where they showcased their companies to a panel of judges to seek business advice and compete for prize money. Each team had just five minutes to…

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