Blackstone LaunchPad at Temple University

The Blackstone LaunchPad at Temple University provides students and alumni with the skills, knowledge, and guidance to transform ideas into ventures.

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💡 TEMPLE MADE FEST is almost here!

Join Innovation Nest & Blackstone LaunchPad for a celebration of all things Temple-made 🔥

📅 Saturday, April 5
🕛 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 Polett Walk

Meet student innovators, explore big ideas, and enjoy some surprises along the way.
Don’t miss it!

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Basta’s career prep sessions can help you level up your career.
Register before April 15! 🔥

Sign up here: https://t.co/l6bOmKTcEO

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🚀 Empowering Nonprofits Conference – Temple University!
Keynote speaker: David W. Brown, a leader recognized by the Obama Administration.

📅 April 10, 2025 | 9 AM - 4 PM
📍 Ambler Campus (Free Parking)
🔗 Register: https://t.co/Vm6yNdB298
🚌 Free Shuttles

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🚨Deadline = midnight! Today's the day to Be Your Own Boss!

Send your submissions in today by 11:59 pm for the BYOBB (Be Your Own Boss Bowl) and get ready for your innovative changes. It is time for your work to start paying off and paying you - what are you waiting for?

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One more week to submit for Be Your Own Boss Bowl! The deadline is next Tuesday, March 25, so get them in today! 🚀

Be Your Own Boss Bowl pitch competition where you can win money to further your business ideas. Take your chance and take control of your future right here! 💸

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🚀 Final Resume & Interview Prep Workshop! 🚀

Missed last week? Join LaunchPad’s last session this Thursday, March 13 at 4 PM ET for expert tips on resumes & interview success! 💼✨

🔗 RSVP from the QR code!

#ResumeWorkshop #InterviewPrep #CareerSuccess #TempleLaunchPad

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🚀 BE YOUR OWN BOSS! 🚀

The 27th Annual BYOBB® is open! Pitch your idea & compete for $100K+ in cash & prizes to launch your startup. 💡💰

📅 Apply by March 25
🏆 Finals on April 23

🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/3z0yETDiKK

#BYOBB #TempleLaunchPad #Entrepreneurship

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🚀 One Week Away! Don’t miss Making Research Pay Off, a must-attend event for students, faculty & researchers looking to turn ideas into impact (and income!). 📷 March 17 on Zoom 📷https://t.co/Hre7Kc3PSI

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Please register at Coworks for the event and join us on Zoom. https://t.co/Hre7Kc4nIg

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Questions from student entrepreneurs:
How does innovation work in academia?
Can my IP be protected?
Can I license my idea?
Do I need a patent?
How do I get paid?
iNest Licensing Managers Ram Tantravahi and Hieu Phan will answer all these questions.

Don't miss out!

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🚀 Turn Your Research into Revenue! 💡

Blackstone LaunchPad & the Office of the Vice President for Research present Making Research Pay Off—an event designed to help you transform your ideas into impact (and income!).

March 17 at 4pm
on Zoom Don’t miss!

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Be your own boss! The BYOBB (Be Your Own Boss Bowl) is now open at Temple University, offering over $100,000 in prizes for aspiring entrepreneurs. Open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni from all schools.

Join the first workshop today at 5 PM today!

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Congratulations to all the Temple Changemakers!

Last night's Changemaker Challenge Competition was a huge success with great pitches, networking, and an inspiring talk from Samantha Wittchen of Circular Philadelphia.

#studententrepreneur #innovation

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The Changemaker Challenge is happening tomorrow!

Come and watch Temple entrepreneurs pitch their ideas live.

You will also be able to vote for the Crowd Favorite Award!

Great opportunity for networking, sharing ideas, and building teams.

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💖 Come to Love Data Week!
After coffee, stick around for Love Data Week events, featuring insightful discussions on data privacy, security, and tools for researchers.

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Pop-Up Coffee with OVPR – Kickstart Your Day with Us!

📍 Stella’s Cafe, Charles Library
📅 Thursday, February 13
🕠 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Join us at Stella’s Cafe for complimentary coffee, delicious pastries, and casual networking with Dr. Gladden and the OVPR team.

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Looking for a paid internship? Looking for a free T-shirt? Blackstone LaunchPad has both for you!
Come to the Blackstone office in the Howard Gittis Student Center Feb. 5 to learn about how you can get paid this summer and look good doing it !

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Want to land an internship? 🎓 Join LaunchPad’s Speaker Series: Success Stories from Blackstone LaunchPad Alumni to hear real tips and insights!

📅 Thursday, Jan 16, 2025, 4:00 PM ET
📍 https://t.co/ubPYnaZqYy

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🚀 Looking for a paid internship? Discovery offers 275+ internships and expert support!

✅ Resume & LinkedIn coaching
✅ Interview tips
✅ Exclusive paid opportunities

Apply by Dec. 16: https://t.co/8YXvYRhlgb and be ready to start in January!

#Internships #CareerSuccess

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🎯 Student Entrepreneur Spotlight: Evan Mika 🎯

Evan Mika, a Finance major and Entrepreneurship minor at Temple (Class of 2026), turned challenges into success by launching e-commerce stores and generating $1M+ in contract value for a Fortune 500 company. 🚀