Harrisburg LaunchBox to kick off Truist Empowered Entrepreneurs Executive Series

The 2024-25 series will begin with a discussion on AI and startups Oct. 7

October 3, 2024

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. - The Harrisburg LaunchBox, powered by Penn State will host the 2024-25 Truist Empowered Entrepreneurs Executive Series at Penn State Harrisburg, starting this fall with a discussion on artificial intelligence and startup businesses.

The series will kick off Oct. 7 with a discussion titled "Startups in AI," with Can Dogan, associate professor of economics at Radford University. Dogan will share his research on the acceleration of AI startups and the impact on the future of business.

The event be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Penn State Harrisburg in the Olmsted Building, Room C213. Doors will open at 11:15. Register at the Harrisburg LaunchBox site.

The five-part series is supported by Truist Foundation and aims to help strengthen small businesses in the Harrisburg region by inspiring innovation and entrepreneurship and helping connect startups with local resources. It will convene diverse leaders in the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem around topics, including:

• Access to capital
• Technical support programs
• Mentorship for success
• Research and development of new technologies
• Best practices and policies on inclusion

The series is open to the public. More information is available here.

Save the dates for future seminars in the series:

• Dec. 5, 2024: "The Entrepreneurial Journey: Turning Ideas into Dreams"
• Feb. 28, 2025: "Building MedTech Innovation Hubs"
• March 27, 2025: "Women & Innovation Circle"
• April 23, 2025: "Student Startup Showcase"

About the Harrisburg LaunchBox

Harrisburg LaunchBox, powered by Penn State provides early-stage startups with support and resources they need to build a sustainable and scalable business and a viable plan for growth. No-cost programs and services can include co-working space, accelerator programs, legal and intellectual property resources, and expert mentorships from Penn State's extensive network. LaunchBox is open to everyone - community members and those affiliated with Penn State. Harrisburg LaunchBox is a signature program of the Invent Penn State initiative and one of 21 innovation spaces located in Penn State campus communities across Pennsylvania.

This project was financed in part by a grant from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community & Economic Development.