Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank

Dress to impress and join us for the Female Founders Formal at Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC. This exclusive event is your opportunity to meet successful female business owners for some real talk on what it's like to be your own boss. Enjoy dinner, dessert, mocktails, professional headshots, and raffles—all for free! Don’t miss out—register today at https://lnkd.in/e-VGC6qu

It’s Startup Week month! And we want to take the time to thank our sponsor PNC for all they have done to help Penn State University achieve its goals of driving economic development, building a business community network, increasing job creation, and enhancing student career success. Their support of Invent Penn State through both Startup Week and the Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank, which turns nine this month, has been crucial to our ability to help entrepreneurs. Cheers to the ‘ingenious power of partnership.’

Kevin Harris, Summer Founders Program alum, shares one of his highlights of participating in the program. Applications close March 10! Don't miss your chance to apply - https://lnkd.in/gfawhU76?

Want to boost your business' online presence and turn views into sales? Our Digital TestLab program is here to help! Digital TestLab is a no-cost program offering specialized education in digital presence, content creation, digital marketing, brand positioning, and so much more. Take this journey with us and apply now! Program is open to all, no Penn State affiliation required. Applications close March 17 at midnight. https://lnkd.in/e77yBzCb

Don't just take our word for it, hear from Summer Founders Program alum Justin Leusner on what he found most valuable during his summer with the program. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gfawhU76

?? Calling all students and community entrepreneurs! ?? Do you have a business idea but need a clear framework to build on? Want to test your assumptions and refine your strategy? Join Happy Valley LaunchBox’s FREE Business Model Canvas Workshop—part of our Launch & Learn series designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with essential skills! ?? Session 1: March 5 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Value Proposition & Customers ?? Session 2: March 19 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Key Partners, Revenue Streams & Cost Structure ?? Bonus: Enjoy a light dinner while networking and collaborating with other innovators! Whether you’re a student, founder, or community member with an idea (or even just an interest in startups), this hands-on workshop will help you design a solid business foundation using the Business Model Canvas. Plus, complete both sessions and earn a Happy Valley LaunchBox Certificate & Digital Badge to showcase your skills! ?? Spots are limited – sign up now! Registration Link in Comments! ?? No prior business experience needed but it is suggested you have done initial customer discovery. ?? Free & open to the public ?? Interactive, practical, and beginner-friendly Tag a friend who needs this and let’s build something great together! #Entrepreneurship #Startups #HappyValleyLaunchBox #BusinessModelCanvas #PennState #Innovation #LaunchAndLearn

Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC is not just an event—it’s your gateway to Penn State’s incredible resources for budding entrepreneurs. ?? With inspiring speaker sessions, hands-on workshops, and endless networking opportunities, Startup Week is the place to connect, learn, and ‘start up’ your business or idea. ?? Don’t miss the chance to ignite your passion and turn ideas into action. Let’s make it happen! Learn more and check out the full schedule today! https://lnkd.in/eSE4C7y

Have questions before applying to the Summer Founders Program? Attend the virtual info session on February 19, 2025 from noon–1 pm. Matthew Brezina, startup founder, early-stage startup investor, and supporter of the Summer Founders Program, will bring real-life entrepreneurial advice to this info session. ? As a 2003 graduate of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State with a degree from the Penn State College of Engineering, Matt went from Penn State student to Silicon Valley startup founder, but didn't forget his roots. ?? Don't miss this opportunity to learn more before applying! Summer Founders Program is open to students from any Penn State campus. https://lnkd.in/gfawhU76

Yesterday, we had the privilege of welcoming adviserJoshua Schwartz to our FastTrack Accelerator Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank for an interactive crash course on sales strategy. ?? Sales can be a game-changer for early-stage startups, and Josh delivered an invaluable session on: ? Building an effective sales funnel ? Identifying the right people to engage ? Initiating a sales process with confidence After learning key insights, our teams jumped into role-playing exercises to put their learning into practice—because knowledge without action isn’t enough! ?? At Happy Valley LaunchBox, we believe sales is more than just pitching; it’s about understanding your customer, refining your approach, and making data-driven decisions. These skills are essential for founders looking to de-risk their startup and accelerate growth. A huge thank you to Josh for his time and expertise! ?? And kudos to our teams for their enthusiasm and willingness to step outside their comfort zones. Let’s keep the momentum going! What’s the best sales advice you’ve ever received? Drop it in the comments! ?? #StartupSuccess #SalesTraining #FastTrackAccelerator #Entrepreneurship #HappyValleyLaunchBox #LeanStartup

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