Penn State Startup Week 2026

Being a student entrepreneur isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a real competitive advantage! Students have access to FREE funding, exclusive tools, mentors, and university-backed resources that many founders don’t discover until years into their careers. In this session, I’ll share how starting a company as a freshman allowed me to move faster, reduce risk, and secure over $15,000 in non-dilutive funding while still in school. Attendees will learn about my journey and how to identify and leverage student-specific opportunities, tap into free resources, and build real startup momentum before graduating.