ENTREPRENEURSHIP FEATURE
Being Human in the Age of AI: The Student Startups Bringing Us Back Together
From Whirl Pong to Now You Know, Penn State founders are building experiences that trade screen time for real connection, signaling where the world is heading. Something is changing. Not slowly. Not quietly. You can feel it at Penn State tailgates, in student apartments, and at pitch competitions where the ideas gaining traction are no longer just apps or platforms. They are experiences. They are real. And they are solving a problem that has been hiding in plain sight.
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Social worker invents a fix for kids’ cold feet with Koveroo
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Aquito Young, inventor of a blanket that contains an integrated pouch, takes his concept from idea, to reality. Photo: Provided. Aquito Young, a social worker and now inventor and startup founder, was frequently struggling with his child kicking off their bed covers in the middle of the
First food and beverage TechCelerator fuels scalable solutions in cancer recovery drinks, gut healing foods and supply chains
Ben Franklin Technology Partners has launched the 2023 round of its TechCelerator program, and for the first time, the food and beverage industry is in the spotlight. This year’s group of participating startup founders is focused on the science and innovation of food and drink. “This program has challenged me
Taking a groundbreaking idea from the lab to the orchard
By Holly Riddle Photo: Kari A. Peter. Late last year, HappyValley Industry covered the Ben Franklin Technology Partners 2022 BIG IDEA Contest. The 2022 contest focused specifically on the agricultural, food and beverage industries and the second-place winner — and recipient of $10,000 to further his business — was Penn
“WE ARE a great place to start a biz!” Local experts on Happy Valley’s secret for business success
Photos: Provided. Ben Franklin Technology Partners makes investments in cutting-edge startups in a 32-county footprint; in fact, it is the largest early-stage investor and supporter in the area. Last year alone, Ben Franklin assisted 301 businesses in the Commonwealth. The programs and resources that Ben Franklin provides help to create
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