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For Penn State students across Pennsylvania, one year of fundraising to support children fighting pediatric cancer culminated Feb. 21-23 in a 46-hour no-sleeping, no-sitting dance marathon at University Park in the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State THON raised a record $17,737,040.93 for Four Diamonds, an organization at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital that covers 100% of all medical expenses related to cancer care not covered by insurance. Penn State Brandywine raised $27,826.27, more than last year’s $20,674. Students Julia D’Orazio, Philippe Latour and Joey Pretti had the honor of representing the campus as dancers during THON Weekend, which included no sleeping,...

GET READY TO ROAR! Following the incredible success of LionCage 2024, we’re thrilled to unleash the ROAD TO LIONCAGE 2025! Prepare for an electrifying series of SIX smaller pitch competitions across the Greater Philadelphia region, running from March through October! We’re shining a spotlight on the brightest minds and most groundbreaking innovations, celebrating women founders, veteran founders, social impact startups, young entrepreneurs, and the BEST startups in the region. Each event is a high-stakes showdown, with the winners earning AUTOMATIC ENTRY into the grand finale: LionCage 2025 on November 14th at Penn State Great Valley! The countdown to LionCage 2025...

Overview: The final workshop is all about the mindset required to thrive as an entrepreneur. Building and growing a business is a long and challenging journey, so entrepreneurs need mental resilience and emotional intelligence to stay motivated through setbacks, failures, and successes. This session focuses on practical strategies for developing a strong entrepreneurial mindset that can handle the ups and downs of the business world. Participants will explore: How to maintain motivation and focus, even in the face of obstacles. Techniques for managing stress, avoiding burnout, and maintaining work-life balance. The importance of flexibility and adaptability in the entrepreneurial journey....

Overview: During this workshop, the focus is on how to manage growth and scale a business effectively. Entrepreneurs will explore strategies for scaling their operations, managing increased demand, and building the systems needed to sustain growth. This workshop is designed to help founders navigate the complexities of growing their business without losing control or sacrificing quality. Participants will learn how to: Identify key areas of the business that need to scale, such as operations, production, or customer support. Develop scalable systems and processes to handle increased demand. Build a team or outsource tasks to ensure smooth growth. Maintain the company’s...

Overview: During this workshop, the focus shifts to sales—the critical skill of turning leads into paying customers. Entrepreneurs will learn how to build a sales strategy that works for their business, focusing on how to pitch their product or service, close deals, and build long-lasting customer relationships. Since many early-stage founders are their own salespeople, this session is designed to give them confidence and practical tools to sell effectively. Participants will learn: How to develop a simple, repeatable sales process. The art of pitching: crafting a compelling, clear sales pitch that addresses customer pain points. Techniques for handling objections and...