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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Kaleidoscope PA combines art and wellness for unique events
By Holly Riddle During the Covid-19 pandemic, Kaleidoscope PA founder Sarah Zappe adopted a new hobby: watercolor painting. Finding the activity to be an effective stress reliever, she began painting every day. Then, a simple Instagram post provided the impetus that would eventually result in Kaleidoscope PA. “In 2022, on
Empowering people-centric leaders in the age of AI
By Sarah Taylor Rodgers Executive Coaching serves a diverse range of sectors including technology, energy, construction, healthcare, financial services and manufacturing. Leaders across these industries face the challenge of transforming their teams to achieve results, and owner John Rodgers is committed to helping them navigate this crucial task — but
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Come for the funding, stay for the knowledge and networking
By: Holly Riddle Photo: KCF LinkedIn We talk a lot about Ben Franklin Technology Partners. We frequently highlight how the organization invests in up-and-coming regional startups, like its annual BIG IDEA contest, which has propelled numerous startups to success (like Innovation Park-based Phospholutions, a Happy Valley entrepreneurial success story). While
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