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We had the absolute honor of hosting this episode LIVE from the Brandywine LaunchBox, inside our brand-new makerspace at Penn State Brandywine—and it was unforgettable. Our guest, the founder and chairman of CTDI, Jerry Parsons, shares his story of building a global engineering and logistics company from the ground up is packed with insights, grit, and inspiration. From humble beginnings to industry leadership, Jerry’s journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurship and innovation. Listen to the episode on your favorite platform: Invent Penn State website Apple Podcasts Spotify

Want to hear the story behind a locally based tech company that went global? Join us for a special live recording of the Invent Penn State Dare to Disrupt podcast, presented by Brandywine LaunchBox powered by Penn State, featuring CTDI founder and chairman Jerry Parsons. Dare to Disrupt is an Invent Penn State podcast about Penn State alumni who are innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders, and the stories behind their success. The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Smeal College of Business.

Our July 23 stop on the Road to LionCage focused on Social Impact and hosted with Chester County United Way proved to be a resounding success!  With six presenters, four judges, three panelists and 48 audience members, it was an inspiring afternoon of innovation and pitches. Congratulations to KissUX of Montgomery County for taking home the top prize, and to The 4th Trimester MOMMIE of Berks County for being named runner-up by our judges.

For the second year in a row, Penn State Brandywine and the Brandywine LaunchBox hosted a workshop in collaboration with The Main Line Chamber of Commerce called "The Middle Market Business Growth Workshop." Multiple business owners across the region discussed leadership and development.

MEDIA, Pa. — The Brandywine LaunchBox held a Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) and Startup Day for middle school students on May 15. More than 90 students from five local middle schools — Chester Charter Scholars Academy, Haverford Middle School, Radnor Middle School, Upper Merion Area Middle School and Valley Forge Military Academy — attended the event to learn about physics, entrepreneurship, robotics and more. “Brandywine's faculty and community partners delivered a great day of workshops, activities and excitement to showcase our campus,” said Tony Mattei, director of entrepreneurship and digital marketing. “The middle school students were engaged, and...