Innovation That Works: How to Align Product, Market & Operations—Without Guessing

Since returning to the presidency on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump has enacted a series of aggressive economic policies including universal tariffs, a federal hiring freeze, and a rollback of clean energy initiatives. While presented as pro-growth, many economists see these moves as intentionally slowing the economy — creating a setup for deep Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year.

One of Penn State’s most compelling AI entrepreneurship success stories is Nikhil Bharadwaj, Co-Founder & CTO of Xeal.
When Nikhil took Engineering 310: Entrepreneurial Leadership, he made a bold declaration: “I want to be the face of clean energy.” That vision became reality.

In the heart of downtown State College, Rapid Transit Sportswear on Allen Street has built a reputation that extends far beyond just selling athletic gear.

As Penn State looks to the future, the integration of STEM disciplines with programs like the Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIENT) major, its corresponding master’s program, and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENTI) minor, showcases a pioneering approach to education that meets the evolving demands of a technology-driven marketplace.