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Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelLaunch Trajectories: Antler - Developing and Launching a Video GameIn this episode, we feature a startup company with Penn State Abington ties called Antler. Antler started out as a small podcast that reviewed indie games on steam. Over the years their videos and music gained more attention on popular platforms such as YouTube and Twitch. As live streamers they partnered up with multiple charity organizations and live stream teams to raise a combined total of 65 thousand dollars in charity for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Toys for Tots, Covid Relief, and much more. The team at Antler gathered many skills from their previous experiences that led them to...
2022-04-2048 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Standing Out in Class, Books for Entrepreneurs, and Event Ideation (S2 E12)This episode of Entrepreneurship 101 was recorded live on Entre, a social media platform for entrepreneurs. Topic #1- Standing Out in Class Topic #2- Books for Entrepreneurs Topic #3- Campus Event Ideation Produced by Alex Angermeier Cohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter Hornberger Learn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/ On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only...
2021-12-2118 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Cold Outreach, NFTs in Gaming, and Does GPA Matter? (S2 E11)This episode of Entrepreneurship 101 was recorded live on Entre, a social media platform for entrepreneurs and features special guest Robert Hanna Topic #1- Cold Outreach Topic #2- NFTs in Gaming Topic #3- Does GPA Matter? Produced by Alex Angermeier Cohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter Hornberger Featured Guest: Robert Hanna (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1YL...) Learn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/ On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students...
2021-12-1521 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Delegating Your Time, The Metaverse, and Crypto (S2 E10)This episode of Entrepreneurship 101 was recorded live on Entre, a social media platform for entrepreneurs. Topic #1- Delegating Your Time Topic #2- The Metaverse Topic #3- Crypto Produced by Alex Angermeier Cohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter Hornberger Learn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/ On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only has 101 seconds for their response...
2021-12-0716 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Driving Engagement, Getting Involved on Campus, and Extracurriculars (S2 E09)This episode of Entrepreneurship 101 was recorded live on Entre, a social media platform for entrepreneurs.Topic #1- Driving Engagement in New OrganizationsTopic #2- Getting Involved on CampusTopic #3- Extracurricular Activities to Accelerate Your CareerProduced by Alex AngermeierCohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter HornbergerLearn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/ On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is...
2021-11-3016 minAbington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Customer Questions, Funding, and the Need for Co-founders (S2 E08)This episode of Entrepreneurship 101 was recorded live on Entre, a social media platform for entrepreneurs.Topic #1- Customer QuestionsTopic #2- Funding a VentureTopic #3- the Need for Co-foundersProduced by Alex AngermeierCohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter HornbergerLearn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/ On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only has 101 se...
2021-11-2315 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Public Speaking, Stand Out Presentations, and Networking (S2 E07)This is a special episode of Entrepreneurship 101 for Penn State University's Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021 Topic #1- Managing Fear of Public Speaking Topic #2- Making Presentation Stand Out Topic #3- Networking with Peers Produced by Alex Angermeier Cohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter Hornberger Learn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/ On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only has...
2021-11-0916 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Personality Types, Degrees for Entrepreneurs, and Dealing with Procrastination (Season 2 Episode 6)Topic #1- Personality Types Topic #2- Degrees for Entrepreneurs Topic #3- Dealing with Procrastination Produced by Alex Angermeier Cohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter Hornberger Learn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/ On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only has 101 seconds for their response. Tune in to the podcast series for quick takes on topics related to business and entr...
2021-11-0216 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Penn State Entrepreneurial Resources, Startup vs Established, and Side Hustles (Season 2 Episode 5)This episode features Ryan Solomon from Entre. Topic #1- Penn State Entrepreneurial Resources Topic #2- Startup vs Established Topic #3- Side Hustles Produced by Alex Angermeier Cohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter Hornberger Learn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/ On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only has 101 seconds for their response. Tune in to the...
2021-10-2616 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Attracting talent, Evolving social platforms, and the Role of No-code (Season 2 Episode 4)This episode features Ryan Solomon from Entre. Topic #1- Attracting talent Topic #2- Evolving social platforms Topic #3- the Role of No-code Produced by Alex Angermeier Cohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter Hornberger Guest Ryan Solomon Learn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/ On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only has 1...
2021-10-1919 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Habits, Startup Canvas, and Mentors - (Season 2 Episode 3)Topic #1- What are the habits of effective entrepreneurs?Topic #2- Should Everyone fill out The Business Model Canvas before starting a new venture?Topic #3- Do you need mentors in your Entrepreneurial journey?Produced by Alex AngermeierCohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter HornbergerLearn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a...
2021-10-1214 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Remote Work, Effective Management, and Pressure - (Season 2 Episode 2)Topic #1- Thoughts on Remote work?Topic #2- What does it take to be an effective manager?Topic #3- Working under pressure. Produced by Alex Angermeier Cohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter Hornberger. Learn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/ On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only has 101 seconds for their response. Tune in to the podcast...
2021-10-0514 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: Opportunities, Validation, and the Creator Economy - (Season 2 Episode 1)Topic #1-When to seize an opportunityTopic #2-How to validate your ideaTopic #3-Creator economyProduced by Alex AngermeierCohosted by Alex Angermeier and Peter HornbergerLearn more about the Abington LaunchBox at https://abington.launchbox.psu.edu/On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only has 101 seconds for their response. Tune in to the podcast series for quick takes on topics rel...
2021-09-2817 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelHow to Convert Art to Business with Anaveli Encarnacion (Presented in Spanish)Part of Penn State University's Startup Week 2021. Join Anaveli Encarnacion as she shares how, due to the pandemic, she ventured into social networking to help continue pursuing her passion of creating artisan jewelry. This event is presented by Penn State Hazleton and Hazleton LaunchBox in partnership with Emprender Latino Pa., Penn State Berks and Penn State Abington.
2021-08-1035 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelUsing Your Professional Skills to Build a Business with Nataly Montes de Oca (Presented in Spanish)Part of Penn State University's Startup Week 2021 and presented in Spanish. Montes de Oca created Nath Soap Company in 2019 as a way to bring natural, homemade products to the market in small quantities. She developed the passion for natural body care products while dedicating herself to homeschooling her children. She also has extensive experience in industrial engineering and supply chain. This event sponsored by Penn State Hazleton and Hazleton LaunchBox and is presented in partnership with the Abington and Berks LaunchBoxes.
2021-07-2736 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelThe Impact of Offering Good Services with Janna Morales (Presented in Spanish)Part of Penn State University's Startup Week 2021. Marketing professional Janna Morales brings more than 10 years of experience in entrepreneurship aimed at getting the greatest results from people by motivating and accompanying the undertakings in each of their phases. Morales also has extensive experience in sales, market research and national and international business consulting. This event is sponsored by Penn State Hazleton and Hazleton LaunchBox and presented in partnership with the Abington LaunchBox and Berks LaunchBox.
2021-07-1348 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelBranding and Communication for Success with Rayvelis Roa (Presented in Spanish)Part of Penn State University's Startup Week 2021 and presented in Spanish. At a time when social networks monopolize much of our attention, effective communication becomes a fundamental tool to be able to sell or present our products and services. Rayvelis will share effective communication and branding techniques for ourselves and our businesses. This event sponsored by Penn State Hazleton and Hazleton LaunchBox and is presented in partnership with the Abington and Berks LaunchBoxes.
2021-06-2947 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelStrategies to Decrease Stress for Health and PerformancePart of Penn State University's Startup Week 2021. Stress comes from many sources. From concerns for the future, to time management, to managing limited resources, the lifestyles of students and entrepreneurs are filled with many of them. During this conversation with Stefani Abreu, Penn State Abington Instructor of Kinesiology, Peter Hornberger, Director of the Abington LaunchBox, and Penn State Abington students, we will discuss ways to build awareness of our stress and the causes. We will provide actionable guidance to assist any student or entrepreneur to develop a strategy to manage stress and increase performance. This even...
2021-06-1533 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelSocial Entrepreneurship: A Success Story with Adis Ozuna (Presented in Spanish)Part of Penn State University's Startup Week 2021 and presented in Spanish. Ozuna will share the story of her social entrepreneur project Dominican Access. The project is the result of the strategic alliance of leading companies specialized in different fields in the field of universal accessibility and design. With nearly 30 years’ experience, Dominican Access offers the search and implementation of comprehensive solutions that generate competitive advantages in accordance with the reality and new trends in the sector. This event is sponsored by hosted Penn State Hazleton and Hazleton LaunchBox hosted in partnership with Abington LaunchBox and Berk...
2021-06-1539 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelSerie de Conferencistas de Emprendimiento: Luis Romano (Presented in Spanish)Parte de Serie de Conferencistas de Emprendimiento. Presentado por los LaunchBoxes de Hazleton y Berks y Abington. Join network professional Luis Romano and discover why it is important for businesses to be active on social media in order to be relevant. Luis will also explain International Organization for Standardization (ISO), standards that are crucial to manufacturing, quality, information security management systems, and other business aspects. Luis has more than 15 years experience supporting and implementing information system solutions with serves, desktops and other hardware.
2021-06-0149 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelBuilding a Restaurant Chain with Juan Martinez (Presented in Spanish)Parte de Serie de Conferencistas de EmprendimientoPresentado por los LaunchBoxes de Hazleton y Abington y Berks. Este programa se ofrecerá en Español.This recording was part of Penn State University's Startup Week 2021 and presented in Spanish. Gain insight on building a business from the ground up with speaker Juan Martinez. Owner of Don Juan Mex Grill, a multi-million dollar business with locations throughout northeastern Pennsylvania, Martinez brings a strong background in project management, talent acquisition, marketing, growth and much more.
2021-05-1842 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelMario Moreno, Azucena and Viviana: Business Message, Storytelling and Causes (Presented in Spanish)Parte de Serie de Conferencistas de EmprendimientoPresentado por los LaunchBoxes de Hazleton y Abington. Este programa se ofrecerá en Español.How do you create a message in a way that sticks in the mind of your customer? Mario Moreno and his family, operators of Pura Cultura, will explain how. The family's business promotes the Cultura of Mesoamerica through indigenous inspired fashion. Each of the family are either immigrants or the first generation born in the U.S.
2021-03-0151 minAbington Launchbox Podcast ChannelDesign Thinking for Small Business Growth: Part of the Abington LaunchBox Speaker SeriesThis event was recorded live during Penn State's Startup Week on 4/1/2020. As a business owner, your time is often consumed with building a better products and services. Unfortunately, having the technically superior product or service does not always translate into business success. This workshop uses a Design Thinking framework to look at 3 stories from big business success and translate them into meaningful and actionable direction for small business leaders. Design thinking is a creative problem-solving process that focuses on a user-centered approach to create a solution.Learn more about the Abington LaunchBox
2021-03-0152 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: The Pilot Episodes 003On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only has 101 seconds for their response. Tune in to the weekly podcast (Starting in January 2021) for quick takes on topics related to business and entrepreneurship.This episode features E101 producer and guest Aidan Pulli.Topics in this episode:Topic #1-Traits of entrepreneursTopic #2-Soft skills vs hard skills for entrepreneursTopic #3-Finance and entrepreneurs
2021-02-0818 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: The Pilot Episodes 002On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week. The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only has 101 seconds for their response. Tune in to the weekly podcast (Starting in January 2021) for quick takes on topics related to business and entrepreneurship.This episode features E101 producer and guest Aidan Pulli.Topics in this episode:Topic #1-Personal GrowthTopic #2-Has Covid-19 changed your perception of the feasibility of becoming a successful entrepreneur?Topic #3-What is...
2021-02-0117 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelMoving Your Business Online: Frances PradoParte de Serie de Conferencistas de EmprendimientoPresentado por los LaunchBoxes de Hazleton y Abington.La inventora reconocida a nivel nacional Frances Prado regresa para liderar otro taller en español, este enfocado en llevar negocios en línea. Prado desglosará el proceso de llevar una empresa en línea explorando cinco factores: preparación, plataforma, contenido, presentación y comercio electrónico. This workshop was recorded live on September 11, 2020 and is presented in Spanish.
2021-02-0155 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelSerie de Conferencistas de Emprendimiento: Alejandro Acosta Garcia (Presented in Spanish)Parte de Serie de Conferencistas de Emprendimiento. Presentado por los LaunchBoxes de Hazleton y Abington. Alejandro Acosta Garcia, an experienced consultant in strategic planning, organizational structure and more, will discuss how entrepreneurs can serve as leaders of projects. Alejandro will also share insight on the importance of seeing each start up as the sum of several small projects. In addition to his background in consulting, Alejandro also brings extensive experience as a teacher in project formulation, evaluation, management and business planning for entrepreneurs.
2021-02-0159 minAbington Launchbox Podcast ChannelNetworking in 2020 and Beyond: Featuring Michael Wojcik - CEO and Founder of Wojcik CommunicationsNetworking is a critical function during all stages of personal and professional career development. Circumstances that arose in 2020 certainly created challenges to networking but they may also create opportunities. During this discussion with Michael Wojcik, CEO and Founder of Wojcik Communications, we will discuss how networking in 2020 has changed and how it remains the same. Michael will offer tips and perspectives for students and entrepreneurs to develop your network now and in the future. This podcast is also available in video format on the Abington LaunchBox YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD...
2021-02-0137 minAbington Launchbox Podcast ChannelAbington LaunchBox Speaker Series: Leading During Uncertain TimesThis event was recorded live during Penn State's Startup Week on 3/31/2020. When managing 21st century businesses, planning for the future is no longer good enough. Companies need to focus on creating the future. During this roundtable discussion with entrepreneurial leaders, we will explore how to demonstrate leadership amid high levels of uncertainty. About the Speakers: Michael Wojcik, '02 Wojcik Communications Inc. CEO / Founder Website wojcikcommunicationsinc.com/ Carlos Ojeda, Jr. CoolSpeak CEO / Founder Website https://coolspeak.net/ Carlos Ojeda Jr. has been called one of the most dynamic speakers in America...
2021-02-0148 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelLaunch Trajectories Episode 001: Nino Efendic - Aerial ProspexEpisode 001 of the Abington LaunchBox Launch Trajectories Video Podcast Series features Penn State Abington student and entrepreneur Nino Efendic. Nino is the founder and owner of Aerial Prospex which provides progress reports, inspections, and photogrammetry to the commercial real estate, construction, and engineering industries.
2021-01-1216 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelInnovation of a Latina Creator: Frances PradoParte de Serie de Conferencistas de EmprendimientoPresentado por los LaunchBoxes de Hazleton y Abington.Do you have an idea or an invention and don’t know how to turn it into a product? Come with us and Frances Prado, one of the 0.05% Female Hispanic inventors, who will tell us about her experience in creating and patenting her product “Hanging Secrets.” She will provide us with some of the knowledge she acquired through the creation and development of her product. To patent an invention you need to understand some processes and take the right steps. In...
2021-01-1258 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelLiderazgo Empresarial y la Importancia de Crecer: Hanglet TejedaParte de Serie de Conferencistas de Emprendimiento Presentado por los LaunchBoxes de Hazleton y Abington. Asegúrese de que su negocio crece no sólo en números sino en influencia. Aprenda a amplificar lo que puede lograr de Hanglet Tejeda, propietario de una firma de consultoría especializada en desarrollo y liderazgo. Este programa se ofrecerá en Español.
2021-01-1258 min
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelMiguel Caballero: Scaling Your Business Worldwide (Presented in Spanish)Parte de Serie de Conferencistas de EmprendimientoPresentado por los LaunchBoxes de Hazleton y Abington.Do you have a brand or product and want to expand it worldwide? Do you have a brand, product or ideas and want to establish partnership that allow you to grow join us with Miguel caballero to have a conservation about it. Join host Fermin Diaz from the Hazleton LaunchBox as he interviews this month's guest, Miguel Caballero.About Miguel: Miguel Caballero is a serial entrepreneur with about 18 years experience building tech companies in the infrastructure, edtech and bl...
2021-01-0546 minAbington Launchbox Podcast ChannelBrands and Fans with LEGO Masters Richard and Flynn Part of the Abington LaunchBox Speaker SeriesMost businesses choose to find customers via product development and promotion of those products. More and more however, business is starting to integrate the two. What if, instead promoting a new product, the product was the promotion? This shift in perspective opens up new channels for creating fanatics of our business, rather than just customers. In this podcast we chat with two recent competitors from the LEGO Masters show that aired on Fox in the spring of 2020, Flynn DeMarco and Richard Board. For a video version of this podcast, please visit the Ab...
2021-01-051h 07
Abington Launchbox Podcast ChannelEntrepreneurship 101: The Pilot Episodes 001On Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) we cover a few topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership with students and community members each week.The catch is, once a topic is introduced a guest only has 101 seconds for their response. Tune in to the weekly podcast (Starting in January 2021) for quick takes on topics related to business and entrepreneurship.This episode features E101 producer and guest Aidan Pulli.Topics in this episode:1. Culture During COVID2. Leading in a Virtual World3. Taking Action
2020-12-1816 min