Claire HowardWriter
Visionary committed to community good and entrepreneurship with a social impact. Experienced venture founder skilled in economics, writing, editing, and multiple languages. Currently studying for an Economics BS and International Relations BA at Syracuse University.
Articles
Zebedayo Masongo L ’23 and Grnwood
The story of creating an oasis in a society with racism engrained into its foundations begins in a small district Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the turn of the 19th century. It
Rabia Razzaq G ’22 is designing solutions to global challenges
From Pakistan, Razzaq’s interest in design began after several years working in the fashion industry. As she lived and worked in Pakistan, she noticed the disturbing air quality as pollutants
Lauren Pichiarella ‘22 creates College Wise to help create a more accessible college application process
To receive a college education is a privilege, that we all know; but to even hold the opportunity to apply to college is an immense privilege. Navigating the daunting processes
Kwaku Jyamfi ’18 brings clean energy to communities around the world through Farm to Flame Energy
In Ghana, a family uses noxious diesel generators to power their home and charcoal to light their ovens and stoves. Clean energy is utterly lacking in many parts of the
Maya Tsimmer ’23 turns her passion for beekeeping into an organic honey business
In the solitude of the spring 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, a passion for beekeeping was born. Maya Tsimmer ’23, studying advertising in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with marketing
Josh Alter ’22 helps startups focus on their finances for growth
Personal finances are tricky enough. But managing finances for a business, particularly a new startup business, is an entirely different domain of stress and complexity. At the Blackstone LaunchPad at
Sebastian Gonzalez ’22 curates his wellness brand Ataraxia
Stress is perhaps the most well-understood word in the modern individual’s dictionary. The burden of managing a multitude of responsibilities in an increasingly fast-paced modern world has left individuals burnt
EmpowerU partners with Wo-manly and the Syracuse LaunchPad for personal and professional growth
On a quiet Wednesday afternoon in November, amidst the scramble and stress of school in its final weeks, a group of more than 20 students gathered in the Blackstone LaunchPad
Murray Lebovitz ’23 is championing the craft of artisanal coffee
Each morning, a cup of coffee. That is the daily ritual for 70% of Americans. From Keurig machines on nightstands to drip coffee pots in kitchens that keep caffeine coming
See our Startup Spotlights for more at launchpad.syr.edu/news/startup-spotlights.