Blackstone Launchpad

2023 Student Entrepreneur Impact Prize Winners Announced

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) announced winners of the 2023 Impact Prize competition for social entrepreneurship held last month at Bird Library. Twenty-two student
Cristina Hatem Dec. 18, 2023
2023 Student Entrepreneur Impact Prize Winners Announced

LaunchPad Announces 2023 ’Cuse Tank Winners

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) hosted its annual ’Cuse Tank entrepreneurial competition Nov. 3 during Family Weekend in Bird Library. More than 35 student
Cristina Hatem Dec. 12, 2023
LaunchPad Announces 2023 ’Cuse Tank Winners

Former Blackstone LaunchPad Duo Shine in Forbes 30 Under 30 Awards With OthersideAI

The 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 awards have spotlighted the duo of Matt Shumer and Jason Kuperberg ’18, founders of OthersideAI, who got their start at
Cristina Hatem Dec. 7, 2023
Former Blackstone LaunchPad Duo Shine in Forbes 30 Under 30 Awards With OthersideAI

New Intelligence++ Ventures Initiative

Syracuse University Libraries is launching a new Intelligence++ Ventures initiative, thanks to a generous donation from Gianfranco Zaccai ’70 H’09 and the Zaccai Foundation for Augmented
Cristina Hatem Nov. 28, 2023
New Intelligence++ Ventures Initiative

Ben Ford ’23 Accepted Into Techstars Silicon Valley Program

Ben Ford ’23, founder of Fundwurx and an alumnus of both the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and the School of Information Studies, was accepted
Cristina Hatem Oct. 23, 2023
Ben Ford ’23 Accepted Into Techstars Silicon Valley Program

Forever Orange Campaign Gift to Support Launch of Libraries’ Orange Innovation Fund

Syracuse University Libraries is launching an Orange Innovation Fund in fall 2023 thanks to a generous Forever Orange Campaign gift from Raj-Ann Rekhi Gill ’98,
Cristina Hatem Aug. 8, 2023
Forever Orange Campaign Gift to Support Launch of Libraries’ Orange Innovation Fund

University Scholar Alesandra Temerte ’23 Carries on Legacy of Notable Blackstone LaunchPad Alumni

For the fourth year, a Syracuse University Libraries student employee and Blackstone LaunchPad Global Fellow has been selected as one of 12 Syracuse University Scholars.
News Staff May 17, 2023
University Scholar Alesandra Temerte ’23 Carries on Legacy of Notable Blackstone LaunchPad Alumni

Blackstone LaunchPad Welcomes Graduating Seniors to Founders Circle

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad welcomed 33 graduating seniors as new members of the Founders Circle on May 5 at a reception in Bird Library.
Cristina Hatem May 12, 2023
Blackstone LaunchPad Welcomes Graduating Seniors to Founders Circle

Alex Levy ’25 and Sam Schreiber ’25 Win 2023 Intelligence++ Inclusive Design Competition

Alex Levy, a sophomore in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and Sam Schreiber, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, won
Martin Walls April 27, 2023
Alex Levy ’25 and Sam Schreiber ’25 Win 2023 Intelligence++ Inclusive Design Competition

Aidan Mickleburgh Wins Second Place 2023 ACC InVenture Prize

Aidan Mickleburgh ’23, G’23 (College of Engineering and Computer Science and Martin J. Whitman School of Management) won the $10,000 second place prize in the
Cristina Hatem April 3, 2023
Aidan Mickleburgh Wins Second Place 2023 ACC InVenture Prize

Traci Geisler ’90 Appointed Director of Blackstone LaunchPad

Syracuse University Libraries recently appointed Traci L. Geisler ’90, MBA, J.D. as director of the Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) effective March 17. Geisler succeeds Linda Dickerson
Cristina Hatem March 27, 2023
Traci Geisler ’90 Appointed Director of Blackstone LaunchPad

Now Accepting Applications for Intelligence++ Competition

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) will be hosting the Intelligence++ showcase competition on Friday, April 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Martin
Cristina Hatem March 10, 2023
Now Accepting Applications for Intelligence++ Competition

Tree-Spun Wins 2023 Hult Prize Competition Qualifier

Rob Goldblatt ’23, a student in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and co-founder of Tree-Spun, and his teammates, Paul Sausville and Nicole Byrnes,
Cristina Hatem Feb. 25, 2023
Tree-Spun Wins 2023 Hult Prize Competition Qualifier

Aidan Mickleburgh ’23 G’23 Wins Syracuse University’s 2023 ACC InVenture Prize Competition Qualifier

Aidan Mickleburgh ’23 G’23, student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and Martin J. Whitman School of Management, founder of Intervea, was the
Cristina Hatem Feb. 14, 2023
Aidan Mickleburgh ’23 G’23 Wins Syracuse University’s 2023 ACC InVenture Prize Competition Qualifier

2023 Panasci Business Plan Competition Announced

Interested in learning how to write a business plan? Have a great idea for a business but are not sure how to get the funding
Dawn McWilliams Nov. 16, 2022
2023 Panasci Business Plan Competition Announced

LaunchPad Accepting Applications for 2023 Hult and ACC InVenture Competitions

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad is currently accepting applications from Syracuse University students for the Hult Prize Regional competition and the ACC InVenture Prize Competition.
Cristina Hatem Nov. 13, 2022
LaunchPad Accepting Applications for 2023 Hult and ACC InVenture Competitions

Celebrate Native Heritage Month With ‘Savage/Future,’ a Film Screening With Terry Jones ’16

The Blackstone LaunchPad, in collaboration with the Native Student Program in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, will host alumnus Terry Jones ’16, a Haudenosaunee filmmaker
News Staff Nov. 9, 2022
Celebrate Native Heritage Month With ‘Savage/Future,’ a Film Screening With Terry Jones ’16

LaunchPad Accepting Applications for Impact Prize Competition

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad is currently accepting applications from Syracuse University students, as well as SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students taking
Cristina Hatem Oct. 13, 2022
LaunchPad Accepting Applications for Impact Prize Competition