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Google Pixel technical program manager Anne Pauley on Dare to Disrupt podcast
July 25, 2025
The latest episode of Invent Penn State’s "Dare to Disrupt" podcast features Anne Pauley, a technical program manager at Google. She currently leads the implementation of world-class manufacturing processes for the Google Pixel smartphone.
Startup works to detect respiratory illnesses through vocal patterns
July 25, 2025
Using artificial intelligence-driven pattern recognition, TalkingSick — a startup launched based on research conducted at Penn State — analyzes short voice recordings to detect deviations from a user’s healthy voice baseline. These deviations could signal potential respiratory illnesses before physical symptoms appear. The startup team participated in the U.S. National Science Foundation I-Corps National Teams program in June.
State College local grows storytelling business with Happy Valley LaunchBox
June 17, 2025
State College community member Dawn Ziegerer launched The Great Story Workshop to help leaders and entrepreneurs use storytelling to overcome challenges and become more effective, relatable communicators. To grow her business, Ziegerer connected with Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank.
Industry Dive co-founders Sean Griffey, Ryan Willumson on 'Dare to Disrupt'
June 4, 2025
The latest episode of Invent Penn State’s Dare to Disrupt podcast features Industry Dive co-founders and Penn State alumni Ryan Willumson and Sean Griffey. Industry Dive is a digital media company delivering business news and original analysis through targeted newsletters.
Industry Dive cofounders Sean Griffey, Ryan Willumson on 'Dare to Disrupt'
June 4, 2025
The latest episode of Invent Penn State’s Dare to Disrupt podcast features Industry Dive co-founders and Penn State alumni Ryan Willumson and Sean Griffey. Industry Dive is a digital media company delivering business news and original analysis through targeted newsletters.
Penn State Small Business Development Center hosts statewide growth conference
June 4, 2025
The Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently hosted the annual Pennsylvania SBDC Growth Conference, bringing together SBDC business consultants from across the state for professional development focused on emerging business trends, technologies and resources.
Penn State alum, Shark Tank winner speaks at Lehigh Valley's LaunchBox Ladies
May 5, 2025
Haley Marie McClain Hill, Penn State alum, entrepreneur, Air Force veteran and former NFL cheerleader, shared stories from her own incredible personal and professional journey during a recent presentation to Penn State Lehigh Valley’s LaunchBox Ladies.
Three alumni founders discuss electric-vehicle industry on live podcast
April 23, 2025
"Dare to Disrupt LIVE: Innovating the Future of Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure" brought together three Penn State alumni at the forefront of the electric-vehicle industry to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping its future.