Getting more effective treatments to patients, faster
by Holly Riddle Penn State biomedical engineering doctoral candidate Josh Reynolds Each year, the Invent Penn State Summer Founders Program welcomes a handful of startups to participate in a one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial crash course. Over 13 weeks, startup founders work full-time to take their ventures to the next level, enjoying a range of Invent Penn State […]
“It was really incredible to see the amount of support Penn State has for entrepreneurs”
by Holly Riddle In our last installment of our series on covering new Happy Valley startups recently recognized at Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC, we spoke with Samuel Marshall, co-founder of Shamba Share, alongside Jaiden Asch. The two participated in the 2024 Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition, where they won the $2,500 People’s Choice […]
Using AI to help businesses optimize sales tax refunds
Next in line in our Penn State Startup Week coverage is Saveware, founded by Brady Davidson and Ryan Hokimi. Saveware is an AI-powered software that helps businesses optimize their sales tax refund processes. Saveware made a significant impact at Startup Week, and has made a significant impact on the Happy Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem overall. During […]
A new startup harnesses AI for mental health
By Holly Riddle Penn State’s annual Startup Week highlights a range of amazing Happy Valley startups, many of whom share that Penn State’s resources have made their entrepreneurial journeys possible. That’s the case for Mehul Aggarwal, one of the founders of Marble. As part of our ongoing series on Startup Week startups, we caught up […]
The coolest things created in Happy Valley
By Holly Riddle Last month, as millions were closely monitoring their March Madness brackets, the PA Chamber of Business and Industry was monitoring a bracket of a different kind: the Coolest Things Made in PA bracket, which pits 64 well-known names from around the state against one another, letting the public vote on their favorite […]
Behind the scenes at the Berkey Creamery
By Holly Riddle Photo taken by Dave DiCello Photography Established in 1865, the Penn State Berkey Creamery is a Happy Valley institution. Ask locals for recommendations for what to do during a visit? Go to the Creamery. After every Penn State home game? You’ll find a line around the block, leading to the Creamery. Craving […]
Happy Valley Startup Into-Int is turning clicks into wisdom
By Holly Riddle Felicia Vijayarangam, Christina Fontaine and Kendall Reed earned first place in the 2024 Bardusch Family IdeaMakers Challenge. Credit: Jena Soult / Penn State Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC is an excellent example of the university’s commitment to encouraging entrepreneurship both among the student body and the larger community. This year’s event, […]
Solving a two-sided problem for the real estate industry
By Holly Riddle Photos by Homes2VU If you’ve ever shopped around for a new home, you’ve likely come across more than a few home listings that, unfortunately, do very little in the way of actually helping sell the property. Poorly lit, unprofessional photos of poorly staged, even sometimes messy, dirty rooms, encourage you to quickly […]
Helping Happy Valley professionals live their best lives
By Holly Riddle In Happy Valley, professionals who’ve moved to the area often cite work-life balance as a key factor behind decision to live in the region: they’re able to slow down and better recognize the elements of their personal lives that either help or hinder their professional lives. We’ve already covered how, particularly for […]
