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Blackstone LaunchPad Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week

Friday, February 9, 2024, By Cristina Hatem

Blackstone LaunchPad is celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week Feb. 10-17, with events scheduled for the University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry communities.

Among the activities planned for the week:

  • People attend a session on entrepreneurship.

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  • On Feb. 12 at 9 a.m., Anthoni Pope and Jordan Davis of New York Life will present a workshop on “How to Create Generational Wealth for Small Businesses.”
  • On February 13 at 9 a.m., alumni Luke Cooper, managing partner at Latimer Ventures, and Kevin Whittaker, chief legal and compliance officer at Ripcord, will present an “Ask Me Anything” workshop on “.”
  • On February 14 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., the LaunchPad is hosting a event to match student venture opportunities with other students’ skills. This is an opportunity to meet staff and other LaunchPad students, learn about ventures and find potential business partners.
  • On February 16 at 3 p.m., LaunchPad Innovator-in-Residence Sai Bolla ’23 will present a workshop in the LaunchPad on .”
  • are available to help entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life.
  • One-on-one advisory sessions and alumni and peer mentors are available to consult with entrepreneurs (it’s free to join) throughout their entrepreneurial journey.