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MEDIA, Pa. — The Brandywine LaunchBox kicked off its third season of Road to LionCage — a series of pitch competitions that award prize money and guarantee the first-place winners’ entry into November’s LionCage Pitch Competition — on March 18 in the Brandywine Makerspace. The pitch competition featured six early stage entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas as well as a keynote address from Marcia O’Connor, founder and CEO of the O’Connor Group. The winner of the Road to LionCage Pitch Competition, Nicole Rayfield, won for her startup Table Trolley, a product that helps transport folding tables with ease. Second place was awarded to Nic...

MEDIA, Pa. — The Brandywine LaunchBox held a Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) and Startup Day for high school students on March 11. Nearly 90 students from five local high schools (Chester Charter Scholars Academy, Paul Robeson High School in Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School in West Chester, Springfield High School and Upper Darby High School) attended the event to learn about physics, entrepreneurship, robotics and more. “Inviting high schools to our campus to deliver this program is always a highlight on our calendar of events. It was impressive to see students interact and volunteer during our workshops...

The Brandywine LaunchBox partnered with the Great Valley LaunchBox and the Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) to present the second annual LionCage Pitch Competition on Nov. 14. The event highlighted entrepreneurs and innovators across southeastern Pennsylvania. Hosted at Penn State Great Valley and presented in collaboration with Chester County United Way, the one-day gathering offered new connections and access to inspiring creators and innovators who are transforming their industries and society. The LionCage Pitch Competition is an event that features pitch presentations from entrepreneurs and startup companies who compete for cash prizes while making new...

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.