Event

You're invited to a midsummer's evening of showcasing the Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries' investment-ready startup teams. The evening begins with 4-minute pitches from 12 teams that have been working on their companies with the LaunchPad. Each team will have an opportunity to receive feedback from our panel of prominent mentors and business professionals.…

Keynote remarks by Syracuse University alumna Dayanna Torres, Director, Blackstone Charitable Foundation Panel and pitches by diverse student founders Dayanna holds a bachelor of arts degree in communications and rhetorical studies, a bachelor of science degree in management and technology, a master of science in public relations from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Relations…

Class of 2020 graduates, you're invited to a reception to celebrate your graduation from the LaunchPad. Since we were not able to appropriately celebrate your success in 2020, we'd like to take time on this graduation weekend to recognize your achievements with the LaunchPad throughout your undergrad. More information to be provided in the coming…

Women hold just 10.9% of leadership positions in the world’s 500 largest companies. In companies across the U.S. they hold only 21% of leadership positions across all companies. When women make up half the population and nearly half the workforce, why do we still see stagnation in equality of opportunity and professional growth for women?…

The Digital Challenge will be a dynamic seven day mentor-driven program. Participants will organize into teams to create a proof-of-concept that approaches one of these three digital challenges for enterprise. Winning ideas will receive cash prizes and follow-up personal connections with Deloitte Digital. https://launchpad.syr.edu/sign-up-for-an-exciting-digital-innovation-sprint-on-september-9-with-deloitte-digital-and-the-syracuse-launchpad-featuring-cash-prizes-and-mentorship/

Competition season is heating up at Syracuse, and not just on the football field. Each year, the most innovative minds on campus come together to pitch their ideas for products, services, technologies, and social impact projects for a combined prizes of more than $150,000 from the Blackstone LaunchPad at SU Libraries, Whitman School of Management…

QuantumCuse is proud to host a talk by Dr. Mark Jackson, senior quantum evangelist at Quantinuum on November 4, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, Bird Library. The event is open to all Syracuse University students, faculty, and alumni, and will feature industry updates and a conversation about career paths in quantum computing. Register…

On November 9th, the Blackstone Launchpad will host SU Alum and Haudenosaunee, independent filmmaker Terry Jones ’16 to screen his most recent short film, “Savage/Future” and share his creative process and entrepreneurial journey. Terry, Seneca wolf clan, is the founder of TornJersey Media and has a passion for sharing his Haudenosaunee history and culture through…

Join us November 14 at 4 p.m. for a virtual discussion with Syracuse University alum Michael Steinmetz CPA about what startups need to know to wrap up their financial year and plan for the next one. The Zoom event is open only to Syracuse University students. What’s deductible and what isn’t? How can you minimize…

Blackstone Table Talks hosted by Syracuse University Blackstone LaunchPad aim to amplify and empower student entrepreneurs facing additional hurdles through intimate conversations. Join us on Wed., Nov 16 at 7 PM in Bird Library to wind down, refuel and connect with other entrepreneurs who share a similar path and grab a latte or your favorite…

Grater Things is taking over the Blackstone Launchpad in Bird Library this Thursday, November 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for its debut solo pop-up shop in Syracuse. The first 100 paying customers will find a FREE Glazed and Confused donut waiting for them. The brand has also put together countless experiences such as a…