Business, Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship
Client Profile: David Cameron
A client who embraces the idea of "When you're ready the opportunity appears"David Cameron was thrust into the startup scene and dove in head first by deciding to pursue the Idea Olympics pitch competition after only his first meeting with LaunchNET. Which is truly hard to believe after seeing how w…
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LaunchNET Pivots for Entrepreneurs During Pandemic
Most entrepreneurial ventures are started in response to seeing a solution where others see only a problem. In response to the pandemic and the inability to hold in-person competitions and other entrepreneurial support activities, LaunchNET Kent State looked for novel yet meaningful ways to support …
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Client Profile: Nico Rushh
Alumni entrepreneur Nico (they/them) has been selling beautiful crystals through their business Pure Sodalite and has been a valued LaunchNET client for a number of years. They generously shared some of their experiences with us for the occasion! Tell us a little …
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Kent State Student Wins $1,000 in NEO IdeaLabs Pitch Competition
Shared from Kent State LaunchNet's Idea Olympics On Thursday October 22, Luke Leyden (junior, computer engineering technology) found himself pitching his entrepreneurial venture, Trolder, to a panel of judges via Zoom in the Entrepreneurship Education Consortium's annual IdeaLabs competition…
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Kent State Student Wins $1,000 in NEO IdeaLabs Pitch Competition
On Thursday October 22, Luke Leyden (junior, computer engineering technology) found himself pitching his entrepreneurial venture, Trolder, to a panel of judges via Zoom in the Entrepreneurship Education Consortium's annual IdeaLabs competition. Leyden, impressing the judges with his knowledge and pa…
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Client Profile: Yayra Tamakloe
Have you met Yayra? If not, you should! Yayra is a Kent State alumna (2019, BFA Fashion Design) and has been an exuberant client of LaunchNET for over 2 years, having explored multiple venture ideas and placed in the 2018 Idea Olympics as well as earning a Venture Fund award f…
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Client Profile: Mica Pflug
This month we are talking to Mica Pflug, a senior Entrepreneurship major, about her business Rags Related Boutique Tell us a little about Rags Related. It is an online boutique that sells everyday clothing items for the modern day woman. We strive to deliver affordable, trendy, confident clothin…
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Client Profile: Angelique Wong & Stay Stylin
In honor of Black Business Month, we are shining a light on some of our AMAZING LaunchNET clients! First up is Angelique Wong, a junior Fashion Design student, who started Stay Stylin' to address a need she saw for unique face and body products that were gentle on skin. The brand has expand…
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Client Profile: Linden Lehner
In honor of the class of 2020, we are profiling a very recent alum, Linden Lehner and her business, Linden Lane Artworks.How did the idea for your business come about?I grew up around talented artists and taking art classes in high school, sparking my passions in the art industry. While studyin…
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Client Profile: Dr. Tameka Ellington
Dr. Tameka Ellington, Fashion School faculty and entrepreneur, took some time out of her busy schedule to answer some questions about her latest venture as a coach and author. What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur/innovator? Mindset is everyth…
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