Penn State News
QuotaPath founder AJ Bruno on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast
August 19, 2025
The latest episode of Invent Penn State’s "Dare to Disrupt" podcast features AJ Bruno, founder and CEO of QuotaPath, a leading sales compensation management platform.
Turn research into impact: Apply now for Penn State NSF I-Corps short course
August 13, 2025
Invent Penn State’s NSF I-Corps Short Course is accepting applications for its virtual September cohort. The no-cost program helps researchers test a startup idea through customer interviews and educational programming on the lean startup methodology.
Penn State SBDC supports agricultural community with expert resources
August 5, 2025
On Aug. 13, the Penn State Small Business Development Center’s Agriculture Center of Excellence will host an in-person seminar, “Fields of Opportunity: Starting Your Agritourism Journey,” at this year’s Ag Progress Days in Pennsylvania Furnace.
Penn State Harrisburg hosts innovation accelerator for commonwealth employees
August 4, 2025
This spring, Penn State Harrisburg’s Department of Continuing Education and the Harrisburg LaunchBox powered by Penn State launched the inaugural cohort of the Permit Accelerator — a 10-week, human-centered, design thinking and innovation program created to help Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees tackle permitting challenges with fresh, human-centered approaches.
Penn State Harrisburg student develops phone holder for hospital patients
July 30, 2025
While working as a nursing assistant, Fan Lin, a recent Penn State Harrisburg graduate, developed the Entertainment Buddy — an assistive phone holder with an integrated wireless charger designed for hospital beds, nursing homes and wheelchairs. Lin has taken full advantage of the broader Invent Penn State entrepreneurial community to bring her idea to life.
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.
Two Penn Staters present at international AI pitch competition
July 11, 2025
Two Penn State undergraduates presented at an international live pitch competition in June focused on artificial intelligence.
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.