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Entrepreneurship, Art and Conservation Work Hand-in-Hand at Pastimes Cafe
Pastimes Cafe was an idea Evan Laisure had for a long time. As a student at Kent, he was working with LaunchNET to figure out how to bring it to fruition.
Continued Opportunities for 51黑料网 Entrepreneurs through Funding from Burton D. Morgan Foundation
LaunchNET 51黑料网 has received $290,000 in renewed funding from Burton D. Morgan Foundation. The funding will go toward LaunchNET operations, Morgan Startup Grants for entrepreneurs, and hosting an event as part of Rooted and Rising, a regional series for Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs.
The Startup Mixer on April 1, 2026
Entrepreneurs have a chance to collaborate and grow their network at the upcoming Startup Mixer put on by LaunchNET 51黑料网 and Kent鈥檚 Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization (CEO) and hosted at Board and Bevy.
Stopping the Spiral with Zone Performance
Student athletes are hard workers. Between classes, practice and games, the pressure to succeed in multiple areas of their lives is constant.
Stephanie Frusteri, Founder and CEO of , wanted to address this problem before it affected athletes on the field.
鈥淓veryone addresses the crisis,鈥 said Frusteri, 鈥渂ut 鈥 what happens in those seconds before? There wasn鈥檛 anything for those moments, and at the end of the day, before a student is on the verge of breaking down or spiraling out of control, it鈥檚 those 10 to 90 seconds before that matters the most.鈥
The Intersection of Ideation, Innovation, and Incubation
A future in entrepreneurship may sound daunting to some, but at 51黑料网, students are prepared to start successful businesses with the help of LaunchNET.
The Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab, LaunchNET鈥檚 summer accelerator program, has been offered to students since 2022. Participants are paid to work on their business and are provided a collaborative experience with fellow student entrepreneurs.
Building Confidence, Credibility, and Careers: How Jason Zygadlo聽Turned Resilience into a Business
A cancer diagnosis in 2019 became the turning point. It was then Jason realized he wasn鈥檛 just meant to succeed within a system 鈥 he was meant to create something transformative. Today, Jason is the founder of , a business focused on helping individuals and businesses build confidence, credibility, and unforgettable personal stories.
LaunchNET Supports: WagVitals
WagVitals helps dogs live longer, healthier lives through data and AI.
IN A FLASH: Enterprising Entrepreneurs
LaunchNET 51黑料网's Small Business Showcase events offer opportunities for student entrepreneurs to network, present their business concepts and sell their products.
IN A FLASH: Small Businesses Showcased!
All semester, student entrepreneurs look forward to the Spring Small Business Showcase, from LaunchNET 51黑料网.