Penn State Startup Week 2026

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Join us for a dynamic fireside chat with Alexander “Zander” Isaacson, Co-Founder and CEO of Xeal, a technology-first EV charging company shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure. Gain insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and electric mobility — followed by live Q&A! We’re excited to host Alexander “Zander” Isaacson, a Penn State alum and CEO of Xeal, where he’s pioneering innovations at the intersection of energy, IoT, and real-estate electrification. In this informal fireside chat format, Zander will share his journey from student founder to tech leader, explore trends in EV adoption, and discuss what it takes to scale startups. Bring your questions — we’ll cap off the session with a live audience Q&A. What You’ll Gain: Leadership lessons from a startup CEO Behind-the-scenes of scaling a tech company Trends and challenges in EV charging infrastructure Live Q&A with Alexander Isaacson