IMPACT at Penn State Great Valley S1 | E1
Summary: Summary In this inaugural episode of the Impact at Penn State podcast, Dr. Colin Neil, Chancellor of Penn State Great Valley, shares his journey from assistant professor to chancellor,…
Stories From LionCage S1 | E7 – Niklas Restrepo (BONUS EPISODE)
Summary: In this episode of "Stories from the LionCage," Kelli interviews Niklas, a sophomore at Penn State and co-founder of SlammedU. Niklas shares insights into his startup, which helps incoming…
Stories From LionCage S1 | E6 – Joe Laezza (BONUS EPISODE)
Summary: In this episode, Joe Laezza shares his journey from developing a social-emotional card game in a Penn State entrepreneurship class to winning multiple pitch competitions, including IncU, and securing…
Stories From LionCage S1 | E5
Summary: Discover the insights behind successful startup pitches, effective storytelling techniques, and the importance of community in fostering entrepreneurial growth. This episode features a comprehensive discussion with Chris Bradley, a…
Stories From LionCage S1 | E4
Summary: Discover how Penn State's Lion Cage competition and Invent Penn State foster entrepreneurial growth, collaboration, and innovation. Join us as Brad Zdenek shares insights into the impact of pitch…
Stories From LionCage S1 | E3
Summary: In this episode, Declan Curran, founder of More, shares his journey as a young entrepreneur. He discusses the inspiration behind creating a social network for young entrepreneurs and the…
Stories From LionCage S1 | E2
Summary: In this episode, Ginny Palmieri shares her experience navigating a startup pitch competition, the value of clear storytelling, and how events like these can be game-changers for entrepreneurs. Whether…
Road to LionCage 2026 Is On. Are You In?
Following the momentum of LionCage, the Road to LionCage 2026 returns as a high-energy regional pitch series across the Greater Philadelphia area, kicking off in March 2026 and running through…
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…
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…