Dare to Disrupt
- Episodes
- 55
- Released
- monthly
- Latest episode
- Jun 22, 2026
About the podcast
This podcast is about Penn State alumni who are innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders, and the stories behind their success.
Episodes 55
Following Your Curiosity with Bobby Morgan
In this episode, host Ryan Newman talks with Bobby Morgan, founder and CEO of Prosperitas Enterprises. Its flagship system, Live Prosperous, trains and inspires individuals, teams, and organizations to build …
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In this episode, host Ryan Newman talks with Bobby Morgan, founder and CEO of Prosperitas Enterprises. Its flagship system, Live Prosperous, trains and inspires individuals, teams, and organizations to build the resilience and emotional strength to thrive through life’s inevitable storms. He is also the founder and CEO of Talaria Media, a premium film, television, and digital media company operating out of Los Angeles and Nashville.
Morgan shares his journey from growing up on his family’s dairy farm to building companies focused on resilience, leadership, and storytelling.
The conversation explores his early fascination with electronics and how he worked alongside his father and grandfather to integrate technology into the dairy farming process. Morgan also reflects on battling cancer while a student at Penn State, an experience that shaped his perspective on perseverance and purpose.
Morgan discusses how his career led him to work with Navy SEALs and launch a startup whose first client was the White House, along with the lessons he learned operating in high-pressure environments. He also shares insights into founding and growing Talaria Media, his perspective on the current film industry landscape, and his work with the Invent Penn State Brand Academy to bring the Live Prosperous resilience training program to Penn State student-athletes.
Later in the episode, current Penn State student Aryan Vir joins the conversation. Aryan is studying cybersecurity analytics and operations in the College of IST. He is the founder of Crypton, a startup focused on building identity infrastructure for a password-less internet using device-based cryptographic authentication. This past spring, Aryan participated in the Bardusch Family IdeaMakers Challenge during Penn State Startup Week. Aryan and Bobby discuss what startups should spend less time doing, how AI will impact the film and TV industry, and advice for students looking to grow their startup and know when to pivot.
Episode Chapters
0:00 - 9:06 Growing up on a dairy farm, interest sparks in electronics and music
9:06 - 13:30 Battling cancer while at Penn State
13:30 - 17:48 Modernizing communications systems for Navy SEALs and Army Special Forces
17:48 - 21:42 Launching Morgan Franklin, a national security and business consulting startup
21:42 - 25:12 Inspiration behind leaving Morgan Franklin and pivoting businesses
25:12 - 32:04 A peek at some of Talaria Media's upcoming film and TV projects
32:04 - 34:57 Live Prosperous' work with The Penn State Brand Academy and Invent Penn State
34:57 - 36:13 Rapid Fire Round
36:13 - 51:38 Student Questions
36:13 - 38:08 Deciding which opportunities are worth pursuing
38:08 - 40:32 What startups should stop focusing their energy on
40:32 - 44:12 Encountering and overcoming challenges and failures
44:12 - 46:30 What would Bobby do if he had to start over from scratch
46:30 - 49:36 How AI will impact the film/media industry
49:36 - 50:45 How much curiosity is too much
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Commemorative Episode: Reflections Drawn from 50 Conversations
This special commemorative episode features host Ryan Newman reflecting on six key themes that emerged from 50 conversations with Dare to Disrupt guests. Throughout the episode, listeners will hear memorable …
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This special commemorative episode features host Ryan Newman reflecting on six key themes that emerged from 50 conversations with Dare to Disrupt guests. Throughout the episode, listeners will hear memorable quotes and moments from past interviews.
The first theme is identifying a problem worth solving.
The second is having the courage to leave one’s comfort zone and fully pursue an idea.
The third explores the inevitable failures and setbacks that come with challenging the status quo.
The fourth highlights the importance of community and support systems like Penn State, without which many of these journeys may not have been possible.
The fifth examines the odds many entrepreneurs have had to overcome, including experiences with extreme poverty — a reality that resonates with many who attended a land-grant university.
And the sixth centers on a theme that extends beyond entrepreneurship and speaks to our shared humanity: the stories of individuals who have faced life-and-death challenges along their journey.
Episode Chapters
0:00 - 3:26 Opening Comments/Reflections from Ryan
3:26 - 6:09 Theme 1: Identify a Problem in Need of Solving
6:09 - 9:45 Theme 2: Having the Courage to Leave
9:45 - 12:17 Theme 3: Learning From Failures
12:17 - 14:55 Theme 4: The Value of a Community such as Penn State
14:55 - 22:18 Theme 5: Starting with Nothing
22:18 - 28:48 Theme 6: Facing Mortality
28:48 - 34:10 Inspiration from Garry Gilliam, and Ryan's thoughts on AI and importance of storytelling
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
50th Episode LIVE: Disrupting the Fragrance Industry with Asia Grant
This special 50th episode of the Dare to Disrupt podcast was recorded live at the Smeal College of Business. It features a compelling conversation with Asia Grant—creative entrepreneur, content creator, and …
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This special 50th episode of the Dare to Disrupt podcast was recorded live at the Smeal College of Business. It features a compelling conversation with Asia Grant—creative entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of Scent Social Club. Through its Nolita Perfume Tour, Scent Social Club offers an immersive experience that helps participants discover their signature fragrance. An award-winning perfumer, Asia has spent hundreds of hours researching, developing, and sourcing fragrances. She is also the founder of Redoux, a New York City–based fragrance and skincare company.
Asia and Ryan discuss her pursuit of prestige alongside a deeper mission to become the person she was meant to be, her experience balancing a full-time role at IBM while building Redoux in her parents’ basement during the pandemic, and how she strategically built a network in New York City’s beauty industry. They also explore supply chain challenges, the inspiration behind Scent Social Club, social media strategy, and more.
At the top of the episode, enjoy a bonus fireside chat between host Ryan Newman and Penn State Smeal College of Business Dean Corey Phelps, recorded live to kick off the event. They reflect on key lessons and takeaways from the first 49 episodes of the podcast, discuss different approaches to problem-solving, and explore concepts from Dean Phelps’ book, Cracked It! How to Solve Big Problems and Sell Solutions Like Top Strategy Consultants.
This episode and live event was sponsored by the Smeal College of Business, Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank, and OriginLabs.
Episode Chapters
0:00:00 – Fireside Chat with Smeal Dean Corey Phelps: Problem-solving, Innovation, and Disruption
26:38 – Asia Grant – Fearless from the Start: Public Speaking and Big Goals
31:47 – Why Penn State: Networks, Opportunities, and Growth
38:19 – Chasing Prestige to Betting on Herself as a Student
45:26 – The Motivation and Fear That Fueled Her Creativity
46:50 – No Job Offers, No Problem: Building Her Own Beauty Brand
51:44 – Networking Her Way to Revenue and Recognition in New York
59:43 – When to Pivot: Reinventing After Supply Chain Setbacks
1:07:59 – Audience Q&A: Advice and Insights on Building Partnerships and Managing Social Media
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Turning Principles into Leadership with Patrick Kinney
Patrick Kinney, CEO of Keystone Agency Partners, shares his remarkable journey from hitchhiking to Penn State Hazleton without a dollar to his name to leading transformative growth in the insurance industry …
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Patrick Kinney, CEO of Keystone Agency Partners, shares his remarkable journey from hitchhiking to Penn State Hazleton without a dollar to his name to leading transformative growth in the insurance industry. What began as a determined search for any job—despite not even knowing what insurance was—turned into a 30+ year career at Travelers, where he rose to Executive Vice President and developed a product that generated $5 billion for the company.
Growing up in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, Patrick built his career on resilience, resourcefulness, and a deep commitment to people-centered leadership. In this episode, he reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his path, including a life-changing job interview that set everything in motion.
After retiring from Travelers, Patrick entered an entirely new chapter—stepping into the startup world as CEO of Keystone Agency Partners. He shares what it’s like to transition from a large corporate environment to a high-growth, entrepreneurial company, and the guiding principles he’s carried with him along the way.
Later in the episode, current Penn State student Arnav Aggarwal joins the conversation. Arnav is a freshman at Penn State in the BS/MD accelerated medicine program. With mentorship from Happy Valley LaunchBox, Arnav is developing Campus Cabs, a student-run mobility solution aiming to provide safer, more affordable campus transportation. Arnav and Patrick discuss how Patrick’s 22 guiding principles apply in practice, the insurance and liability considerations founders should keep in mind, the value of an MBA, and the advice Patrick would give his younger self.
Episode Chapters
0:00 - 4:49 A challenging start in Kensington, PA
4:49 - 9:44 Patrick's mother convinces him to go to college, experience at Penn State Hazleton
9:44 - 11:15 Becoming a logistics major at Penn State University Park
11:15 - 20:18 A life-changing job interview with Travelers
20:18 - 24:17 Applying street smarts to the insurance industry
24:17 - 25:43 Putting pen to paper on 22 guiding principles as a reflection on his career
25:43 -29:57 Jumping into the startup world with Keystone Agency Partners post-retirement
29:57 - 34:56 How Keystone Agency Partners is disrupting the insurance industry
34:56 - 37:07 Rapid Fire Round
37:07 - 50:38 Student Section
37:56 - 40:50 Adopting a strategic mindset as a founder
40:50 - 43:41 Insurance risks to consider for Arnav's startup
43:41 - 46:13 Proving a concept in a way that attracts long-term partners
46:13 - 47:50 The value of an MBA
47:50 - 50:38 Advice for Patrick's younger self
About Patrick Kinney
Patrick Kinney is the CEO of Keystone Agency Partners, the nation’s first broker network Patrick graduated from the Penn State Smeal College of Business with a bachelor’s in business logistics, and received his MBA in finance from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
About Arnav Aggarwal
Arnav Aggarwal is a freshman at Penn State in the BS/MD accelerated medicine program. He is the founder of CareForAll, a nonprofit that mobilizes doctors across India to deliver free healthcare to underserved communities. During high school, he also launched LendingLibrary, a B2B platform now deployed nationwide, coordinating book exchanges within gated communities across India. More recently at Penn State, with mentorship from Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank, Arnav is developing Campus Cabs, a student-run mobility solution aiming to provide safer, more affordable campus transportation.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Leading a High-Impact Nonprofit with Jackie Foor
Jackie Foor is the Executive Director of the Consortium for Public Education, a nonprofit that connects schools with partners and resources to help students prepare for their futures. In this episode, Jackie …
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Jackie Foor is the Executive Director of the Consortium for Public Education, a nonprofit that connects schools with partners and resources to help students prepare for their futures.
In this episode, Jackie shares what it takes to run a successful and impactful nonprofit, reflects on how the collapse of the steel industry shaped the Pittsburgh region, and discusses the growing role of AI in education. She also explains how the consortium works to bridge the gap between what students learn in school and the skills they need to succeed in the workforce and in postsecondary education.
Later in the episode, recent Penn State graduate student Edward Amoah joins the conversation. Edward recently earned his doctorate in ecology with a dual title in international agriculture and development and is currently a postdoctoral researcher and ICDS Rising Research Fellow. He is President of Nyansapo Labs, whose mission is to expand equitable access to targeted teaching and personalized learning through AI-enabled teaching and learning systems. Edward participated in the Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps short course program, won the Nittany AI Challenge, and participated in the Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program in the College of Engineering. Edward and Jackie discuss how the consortium goes about building relationships with workforce, as well as AI-adoption across schools and different industries.
Episode Chapters:
0:00 - 4:50 Growing up in Pittsburgh during the collapse of the steel industry
4:50 - 5:58 Penn State experience
5:58 - 10:45 The importance of grant writing
10:45 - 15:07 The mission of the Consortium for Public Education
15:07 - 20:55 Bridging the gap between workforce and education
20:55 - 26:13 What it means to lead a nonprofit as a social entrepreneur
26:13 - 31:08 The future of education
31:08 - 32:05 Advice for someone wanting to start a nonprofit
32:05 - 33:57 Rapid Fire Segment
33:57 - 47:35 Student Questions
35:03 - 39:58 Building trusting relationships with workforce
39:58 - 45:33 How AI can and should be implemented into the classroom, augmenting the workplace
45:33 - 47:35 Re-inventing K-12 education with work-based learning opportunities
About Jackie Foor
Jackie Foor is the Executive Director of the Consortium for Public Education, a nonprofit that connects schools with partners and resources to help students prepare for their futures. Jackie graduated from Penn State with a bachelor’s in secondary education from the College of Education, and received her master's in organizational leadership from Carlow University.
About Edward Amoah
Edward recently earned his doctorate in ecology with a dual title in international agriculture and development and is currently a postdoctoral researcher and ICDS Rising Research Fellow. He is President of Nyansapo Labs, whose mission is to expand equitable access to targeted teaching and personalized learning through AI-enabled teaching and learning systems. Edward participated in the Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps short course program, won the Nittany AI Challenge, and participated in the Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program in the College of Engineering.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Bringing Dermatology to your Doorstep with Curology Co-founder Nancy Satur
Dr. Nancy Satur is co-founder and medical director emerita of Curology, a skincare brand delivering personalized prescription treatments straight to customers’ doorsteps. Dr. Satur earned her undergraduate …
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Dr. Nancy Satur is co-founder and medical director emerita of Curology, a skincare brand delivering personalized prescription treatments straight to customers’ doorsteps. Dr. Satur earned her undergraduate pre-medical degree from Penn State, and her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Satur worked as a private practice dermatologist before becoming co-founder, medical director and dermatologist at Curology full-time.
On this episode, Dr. Satur shares her experience growing up on a dairy farm in central PA, her path to becoming a dermatologist, and how she and her sons ended up building Curology, which has now served over 5.5 million patients nationwide.
Later in the episode, current Penn State student Maya Anderson joins the conversation. Maya is a senior studying biotechnology in the Eberly College of Science. She is the founder and CEO of Vayla, a hair‑accessory brand engineered for durability, curl compatibility, and eco‑conscious materials. She won third place at the Happy Valley LaunchBox Pitch Fest and is currently a participant in the Happy Valley LaunchBox FastTrack Accelerator program.
Episode Chapters:
0:00 - 5:18 Growing up on the dairy farm eldest of 6
5:18 - 9:14 The rigorous 5-year Penn State - Jefferson College medical program experience
9:14 - 12:48 Project USA, the ER, and working towards specializing in dermatology
12:48 - 18:02 The launch of Curology
18:02 - 21:46 Compounding prescription formulas in-house
21:46 - 24:40 Expanding Curology's reach
24:40 - 26:46 Rapid Fire Questions
26:46 - 35:35 Student Questions
27:27 - 28:37 Learning to delegate
28:37 - 29:29 Startup finances
29:29 - 31:24 Building customer trust
31:24 - 32:45 Ensuring alignment across your team
32:45 - 33:46 Making decisions without all the answers
33:46 - 35:20 Handling shifts in customer expectations
About Dr. Nancy Satur
Dr. Nancy Satur is co-founder and medical director emerita of Curology, a skincare brand delivering personalized prescription treatments straight to customers’ doorsteps. Dr. Satur earned her undergraduate pre-medical degree from Penn State, and her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.
About Maya Anderson
Maya is a senior studying biotechnology in the Eberly College of Science. She is the founder and CEO of Vayla, a hair‑accessory brand engineered for durability, curl compatibility, and eco‑conscious materials. She won third place at the Happy Valley LaunchBox Pitch Fest and is currently a participant in the Happy Valley LaunchBox FastTrack Accelerator program.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Building Community on Broadway with Marathon Digital Founder Mike Karns
Mike Karns is a Tony Award-winning theater producer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Marathon Digital, Broadway's premiere social media agency, which creates content and cultivates communities for …
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Mike Karns is a Tony Award-winning theater producer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Marathon Digital, Broadway's premiere social media agency, which creates content and cultivates communities for some of Broadway’s biggest shows, non-profit arts organizations, and live entertainment brands around the world, including Hamilton, Hadestown, The Outsiders, and more. In 2024, he also co-founded The Season, a new producing and marketing company, alongside Broadway marketing executive Steven Tartick.
In this episode, Mike shares his path into Broadway production, his early work across a variety of theater-related roles, and how—through networking, timing, and persistence—he landed the opportunity to manage social media for Hamilton. He explains how that experience sparked the creation and growth of Marathon Digital, and reflects on building two innovative companies, producing award-winning theatre, and what the future holds for Broadway marketing and emerging artists.
Later in the episode, current Penn State student Teagan Jai Boyd joins the conversation. Teagan is a third-year BFA Acting student who recently appeared in the Centre Stage production of Rhinoceros and is currently in rehearsal for The Glass Menagerie. A member of the Presidential Leadership Academy, she and Mike discuss the importance of community when building a startup, making difficult decisions, handling burnout, and how Penn State provides hands-on experiences that prepare students for careers in the arts.
Episode Chapters:
0:00 – 6:03 Growing up in Erie, developing a love for theatre
6:03 – 12:33 Choosing Penn State, working theatre-adjacent internships
12:33 – 18:58 Breaking into Broadway production with an informational interview
18:58 – 21:16 The Hamilton phenomenon
21:16 - 26:38 Building Marathon Digital, the entrepreneurial nature of Broadway
26:38 - 31:51 Producing on Broadway, launching The Season
31:51- 33:30 Navigating AI in social media industry
33:30 – 36:05 Rapid Fire Questions
36:05 – 47:50 Student Questions
36:05 – 37:35 The importance of community in building company culture
37:35 – 38:46 Refueling and staying organized
38:46 – 39:58 How Mike overcame his most difficult business decision
39:58 – 42:47 Managing uncertainty and patience
42:47 – 45:08 Incentivizing audiences to come see a Broadway show
45:08 – 47:50 The value of the hands-on experiences at Penn State
About Mike Karns
Mike Karns is the founder and CEO of Marathon Digital, Broadway's premiere social media agency; co-founder of The Season; and a Tony Award-winning theater producer. He graduated from the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Stage Management & Lighting Design.
About Teagan Jai Boyd
Teagan is a third-year BFA Acting student who recently appeared in the Centre Stage production of Rhinoceros and is currently in rehearsal for The Glass Menagerie. She is also a member of the Presidential Leadership Academy.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
LIVE from The Global Impact Forum: Leveling Up Education Tech with Techademics Founder Al Motley
Al Motley is the founder and CEO of Techademics, a technology company driving innovation in education, social impact philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector.In this episode, Al shares his journey from working at …
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Al Motley is the founder and CEO of Techademics, a technology company driving innovation in education, social impact philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector.
In this episode, Al shares his journey from working at Penn State’s Center for Academic Computing as a student to leading an international tech company transforming the education and social impact sectors. With offices in Philadelphia, Buenos Aires, and Botswana, Techademics delivers digital solutions and strategic guidance to schools and nonprofits around the world—impacting hundreds of thousands of students, educators, and community leaders.
Al discusses his path in education, how Techademics helps schools and nonprofits build effective tech infrastructure, what’s next for the edtech industry, and how mission-driven entrepreneurship can create lasting change.
Episode Chapters
0:00 - 5:20 Moving from school to school growing up
5:20 - 10:26 Choosing Penn State and getting heavily involved as a student
10:26 - 11:34 Knowing technology was the path for him
11:34 - 12:57 Al's time with Mastery Charter School in Philadelphia to learn change management and scale
12:57 - 18:40 The inspiration behind launching Techademics
18:40 - 22:57 Positioning schools to be successful in evolving technology landscape
22:57 - 24:21 Advice for his younger self
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
LIVE from Penn State Brandywine: The CTDI Story with Co-founder Jerry Parsons
This special live recording of the Invent Penn State Dare to Disrupt podcast, presented by Brandywine LaunchBox powered by Penn State, features CTDI founder and chairman Jerry Parsons.Jerry shares how he and …
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This special live recording of the Invent Penn State Dare to Disrupt podcast, presented by Brandywine LaunchBox powered by Penn State, features CTDI founder and chairman Jerry Parsons.
Jerry shares how he and his family launched CTDI from a garage-based startup and scaled it into a global leader in the communications, mobility, and consumer devices service industries.
The conversation explores the early days of building CTDI, key moments of disruption and growth, and Jerry’s insights on leadership, innovation, and building a family-run business that thrives on the global stage.
At the end of the recording, in-person attendees had the chance to ask Jerry their own questions during a live audience Q&A session.
Episode Chapters
2:12 Fishing, budding love for electronics growing up
5:43 Choosing Penn State Brandywine, college experience
10:06 First job out of college at DuPont
11:30 Dad pitches Jerry on a small repair business
14:12 Acquiring first customers
17:07 Innovations and technological breakthroughs
18:29 Expanding nationally
19:52 Adapting to industry changes
26:11 The importance of tech testing
27:21 Family legacy and mentorship
29:26 Company culture and values
30:20 International expansion and growth
35:21 Advice for future generations
36:39 Rapid-fire questions
38:11 Audience questions
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Disrupting Arterial Disease Treatment with AVS Co-founder Robert Chisena
In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, host Ryan Newman speaks with Robert Chisena, co-founder and CTO of Amplitude Vascular Systems (AVS). AVS is a medical device company focused on safely and effectively …
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In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, host Ryan Newman speaks with Robert Chisena, co-founder and CTO of Amplitude Vascular Systems (AVS). AVS is a medical device company focused on safely and effectively treating severely calcified arterial disease. Robert shares his journey from growing up on Long Island in a family of physicians, to discovering his passion for research and entrepreneurship at Penn State, to co-founding an innovative medical device startup.
Robert reflects on formative experiences at Penn State, including joining the Schreyer Honors College, diving into biomedical engineering research, and participating in Invent Penn State’s first cohort of the Summer Founders Program. He then traces how his graduate work at the University of Michigan—collaborating closely with physicians—led to the development of AVS’s intravascular lithotripsy technology, a novel approach to restoring blood flow in hardened arteries.
Along the way, Robert discusses the challenges of taking research from lab to market, securing venture capital, and convincing physicians of a new device’s safety and efficacy.
Later in the episode, Penn State Ph.D. Candidate Marzia Momin joins the conversation. Marzia is working on a neuro-tech startup developing personalized, 3D-printed neural implants for neurological disorders, with applications in therapy and brain-computer interfaces. Marzia recently participated in both the Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps regional short course program and the NSF I-Corps National Teams program. She asks Robert about how to build the best startup team, raising funding as a research-based startup, and what advice he'd give to his younger self.
This episode gives an inside look at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and entrepreneurship — and how Penn State alumni are driving innovation in healthcare.
Episode Chapters
1:30 No avoiding a medical-based career
3:25 Choosing and navigating Penn State
05:42 Exploring research as an undergrad at Penn State
8:24 Launching first medical device startup at Penn State, Summer Founders Program
11:54 Moving forward with startup through graduate school at Michigan
14:43 Meeting co-founder, learning about the tech behind AVS
16:07 The potential to create tremendous impact in cardiovascular disease treatment
19:43 Translating and commercializing research out of a university
20:49 Where AVS is today, looking to the future
22:45 Rapid Fire Round
24:27 Student Section
25:13 Building the right startup team
27:15 Filling in the blanks of business acumen
28:04 Advice for securing early funding
29:57 Navigating FDA regulations
31:02 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
About Robert Chisena
Robert Chisena is the co-founder and CTO of AVS. He graduated from the Penn State College of Engineering with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with honors from the Penn State Schreyer Honors College. Robert went on to receive his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan.
About Marzia Momin
Marzia Momin is a Ph.D. candidate in the Engineering Science and Mechanics Department at Penn State, specializing in neural engineering. She is working on a neuro-tech startup developing personalized, 3D-printed neural implants for neurological disorders, with applications in therapy and brain-computer interfaces. Marzia recently participated in both the Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps regional short course program and the NSF I-Corps National Teams program
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Charting the Future of Sales Compensation with QuotaPath Founder AJ Bruno
AJ Bruno is the founder and CEO of QuotaPath, a leading sales compensation management platform that has secured significant investments, including a $41 million Series B. Serving roughly 1,000 customers …
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AJ Bruno is the founder and CEO of QuotaPath, a leading sales compensation management platform that has secured significant investments, including a $41 million Series B. Serving roughly 1,000 customers, QuotaPath helps organizations align company goals with incentive plans to drive winning sales behaviors.
Before QuotaPath, AJ co-founded TrendKite, which was acquired by Cision for $225 million in 2019. He also co-hosts Topline, a podcast on revenue growth and sales leadership.
In this episode, AJ shares the stories behind launching TrendKite and QuotaPath, his passion for flying, and his perspective on integrating AI into workflows as a founder. He reflects on his days as a Penn State student, studying abroad in Italy, his first job at Meltwater, and how a terrible boss inspired him to start his first company.
Later in the episode, recent Penn State grad Paul Allen joins the conversation. A participant in the Invent Penn State Summer Founders Program, Paul asks AJ for advice on raising venture capital, making first hires, and navigating the challenges of early-stage entrepreneurship.
Episode Chapters
02:13 - 07:06 Growing up in Pittsburgh, acting and flying
07:06 - 12:17 Choosing Penn State, squash club, studying abroad
12:17 - 15:38 First entrepreneurial venture at Penn State
15:38 - 22:48 First job in sales, advice to students and parents
22:48 - 29:15 Terrible boss as a catalyst for TrendKite
29:15 - 33:02 The problem that inspired the launch of QuotaPath
33:02 - 40:33 Navigating AI and future of QuotaPath
40:33 - 43:51 The crazy story that led to AJ launching a podcast
43:51 - 45:24 Rapid Fire Insights
45:24 - 55:20 Recent student Paul Allen interviews AJ
About AJ Bruno
AJ Bruno is founder and CEO of QuotaPath. He graduated from the Penn State Schreyer Honors College with a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Smeal College of Business in 2007.
About Paul Allen
Paul is a spring 2025 graduate of the Penn State College of Engineering. He completed the 2025 Invent Penn State Summer Founders Program with his startup, Reflex Technologies. Reflex is building a wearable electromyography (EMG) sensor that provides real-time muscle activation and fatigue insights to athletes and trainers.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Exploring 3D Printing and Industrial Art with Anne Pauley
Anne Pauley is a technical program manager at Google, implementing world-class manufacturing processes for the Google Pixel smartphone. In this episode, Anne shares her expansive experience in additive …
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Anne Pauley is a technical program manager at Google, implementing world-class manufacturing processes for the Google Pixel smartphone. In this episode, Anne shares her expansive experience in additive manufacturing, industrial art, and engineering design, as well as a mission to bring more diversity to the hands-on fabrication space.
In this episode, Anne shares her journey from Penn State to leading innovative projects at Google. She discusses her dual interests in mechanical engineering and music technology, her experiences at Penn State, and her professional journey through various companies including Disney, Meta, and Google. Through her work creating massive art pieces with the Flaming Lotus Girls art collective and her personal art studio, Cognitive Flow Design, she aims to disrupt the industrial design industry. Toward the end of the episode, Penn State rising senior Irena Potochny joins the conversation. Irena and Anne discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in engineering, and Anne offers advice for future engineers.
Episode Chapters
0:00 - 3:58 Growing up in State College
3:58 - 8:03 Pursuing engineering and music at Penn State
8:03 - 9:09 Participating in the Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program at Penn State
9:09 - 12:02 Understanding additive manufacturing
12:02 - 13:17 Experience in the Blue Band
13:17 - 16:47 Pursuing a Master's Degree at Penn State in mechanical engineering
16:47 - 18:20 Building animatronics at Disney; learning about different types of companies
18:20 - 19:26 Working at Meta's Reality Labs, becoming a technical program manager
19:26 - 23:21 Innovating the Google Pixel phone, the complexities of designing consumer products
23:21 - 24:12 Achieving sustainability in manufacturing through 3D printing
24:12 - 29:39 Creating large-scale art installations for Burning Man with Flaming Lotus Girls
29:39 - 31:17 Creating innovative light art projects through her studio Creative Flow Design
31:17 - 40:08 Student section
21:17 -34:38 More efficiently using recycled materials for art
34:38 - 36:15 Advice for women entering the engineering field
36:15 - 37:07 Selecting materials for art projects
37:07 - 39:30 What classes Anne would want to come back to Penn State to take
About Anne Pauley
Anne is a technical program manager at Google. Anne graduated from the Penn State Schreyer Honors College with dual bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering (College of Engineering) and music technology (College of Arts and Architecture) before pursuing a master’s degree with a focus on mechanical design, mechatronics and additive manufacturing.
About Irena Potochny
Irena is a rising fourth-year materials science and engineering student with a minor in sustainability leadership. She is a past participant of the Idea TestLab program at Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank. Irena created an upcycled fashion show as a capstone project, and she is in the process of starting a small business to sell upcycled products. Post-graduation, she plans to pursue a master's degree in textile engineering.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Tapping into Niche Media Markets with Industry Dive Co-founders
Sean Griffey and Ryan Willumson are the co-founders of Industry Dive, a digital media company delivering business news and original analysis through targeted newsletters. Covering sectors like healthcare …
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Sean Griffey and Ryan Willumson are the co-founders of Industry Dive, a digital media company delivering business news and original analysis through targeted newsletters. Covering sectors like healthcare, energy, transportation, retail, and more, Industry Dive serves over 14 million North American users and partners with major clients including Amazon, Salesforce, Uber, IBM, and American Express. The company is known for producing some of the most respected journalism in the business world.
In this episode, Sean and Ryan discuss how they met while working at FierceMarkets, a B2B e-media startup, and what inspired them to launch Industry Dive. They share how they bootstrapped the company, built a loyal audience, and grew the business to $100 million in revenue before its acquisition by Informa in September 2022.
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LIVE from the Venture & IP Conference: Innovating the Future of EV Infrastructure
Dare to Disrupt LIVE: Innovating the Future of EV Infrastructure brought together three Penn State alumni at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping …
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Dare to Disrupt LIVE: Innovating the Future of EV Infrastructure brought together three Penn State alumni at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry's future. This live episode features an engaging discussion with Benjamin Birnbaum (Keyframe, Terawatt), Zander Isaacson (Xeal), and Diallo Powell (Stak Mobility) as they share insights on EV infrastructure, charging technology, and the role of innovation in accelerating adoption. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or EV enthusiast, this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders driving the future of electric transportation.
Benjamin Birnbaum is co-founder and partner at Keyframe, a New York City-based investment firm focused on the energy transition’s impact on industry. Prior to Keyframe, he founded Terawatt, an infrastructure developer, owner, and operator for large-scale EV charging. Terawatt has raised over $1 billion and provides fleet charging for companies like Pepsi and Waymo. Ben is a graduate of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Diallo Powell is co-founder and CEO of Stak Mobility, which addresses urban mobility challenges with an automated vertical carousel system for vehicle storage and EV charging—combining smart software with space-saving infrastructure. Diallo graduated from the Penn State College of the Liberal Arts.
Zander Isaacson is co-founder and CEO of Xeal, a technology-first EV charging company at the intersection of proptech, energy, and the Internet of Things. Xeal partners with more than 70 of the largest real estate companies nationwide. Zander, a Penn State Smeal College of Business graduate, is also our first-ever repeat guest on Dare to Disrupt.
Together, Ben, Diallo, and Zander discuss the broader trends and challenges shaping the EV landscape, how their companies are uniquely tackling these issues, strategies for scaling and financing capital-intensive projects, and their predictions for the future of the industry.
Episode Chapters
0:00 - 7:09 The EV industry landscape at large, building infrastructure
7:09 - 16:35 Fleet vs. consumer charging, offline charging, and urban charging
16:35 - 27:10 Scaling capital-intensive companies
27:10 - 36:38 The future of the EV industry
36:38 - 45:19 Advice for entrepreneurs entering this industry
45:19 - 50:33 Audience questions
Dare to Disrupt is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Bringing Research Lab Innovations to Your Toilet: The Story of spotLESS Materials
Birgitt Boschitsch is the co-founder and CEO of spotLESS Materials, an advanced materials company and Penn State spinoff commercializing highly repellent anti-fouling coatings. In this episode, Birgitt shares …
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Birgitt Boschitsch is the co-founder and CEO of spotLESS Materials, an advanced materials company and Penn State spinoff commercializing highly repellent anti-fouling coatings.
In this episode, Birgitt shares how her passion for helping others through research led to her co-founding spotLESS Materials. She discusses her formative experiences, academic challenges, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career path, including her time at Princeton and her decision to pursue graduate studies at Penn State.
She discusses the original inspiration behind the idea for a toilet coating that repels sticky waste, as well as the challenges of transitioning from lab work to startup life. She shares the importance of community support and the impact of media exposure on sales.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Redefining Curly Haircare with the Sisters who Co-founded OCOA
Sisters Cory Varona-Corniel and Nicol Varona Cancelmo are the cofounders of OCOA, providing clean, natural, curly haircare products. In this episode, Nicol and Cory share their inspiring journey from the …
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Sisters Cory Varona-Corniel and Nicol Varona Cancelmo are the cofounders of OCOA, providing clean, natural, curly haircare products.
In this episode, Nicol and Cory share their inspiring journey from the Dominican Republic to the United States. They detail how they were able to overcome language barriers, build a community at Penn State Berks, and launch into each of their professional careers. They discuss their close bond as sisters, the influence of their family, and how their family roots in the Dominican Republic inspired not only the name but also the ingredients and mission behind OCOA.
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Electrifying Urban Mobility with Revel Co-founder Paul Suhey
Paul Suhey is the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Revel, where he drives the company’s mission to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in U.S. cities by focusing on fast-charging infrastructure. In …
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Paul Suhey is the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Revel, where he drives the company’s mission to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in U.S. cities by focusing on fast-charging infrastructure.
In this episode, Paul shares Revel's journey from its beginnings as an urban electric moped sharing startup to a company focused on building the EV charging infrastructure for the largest cities across the US.
At the end of the episode, current Penn State student Michael Slesarevich joins the conversation. Michael is a first-year mechanical engineering student and the founder of Shade Shift, an electrically controlled variable tint film for vehicles. He recently participated in the Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank Idea TestLab, and is a member of the Penn State Car Club. Michael and Paul discuss overcoming the challenge of securing that first investment, as well as how Revel views would-be competitors as potential future customers.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
LIVE from The Nittany Lion Inn: Scholar Hotels Founder Gary Brandeis
Gary Brandeis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Scholar Hotels, a hotel ownership and management group with a focus on properties close to major college and university campuses. Gary acquired his first hotel in 2006 …
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Gary Brandeis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Scholar Hotels, a hotel ownership and management group with a focus on properties close to major college and university campuses. Gary acquired his first hotel in 2006 and has since been directly involved in the hospitality business as an investor, developer, and manager. Scholar Hotels made its State College debut in March 2017, when it opened the 165-room Hyatt Place State College. Since then, the group has expanded its State College properties to include the Scholar Hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott, the Residence Inn by Marriott, The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, and, of course, The Nittany Lion Inn. Gary graduated from the Penn State Smeal College of Business with a degree in accounting.
In this live episode recorded in the 1855 Lounge at The Nittany Lion Inn, Gary shares how his background in accounting prepared him for the real estate industry, the details of the Inn's renovation, as well as how he thinks about and manages risk.
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Delivering Empathy at Scale Using AI and Data with Mario Ciabarra
Mario Ciabarra is the CEO and founder of Quantum Metric, a customer-centered digital analytics platform for today's leading enterprise organizations. Since its founding in 2015, Quantum Metric's approach to …
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Mario Ciabarra is the CEO and founder of Quantum Metric, a customer-centered digital analytics platform for today's leading enterprise organizations. Since its founding in 2015, Quantum Metric's approach to in-depth customer understanding has seen rapid adoption from Fortune 500 companies. The world's largest airline, telco, retailer, healthcare, bank, and more have adopted the Quantum Metric platform.
In this episode, Mario shares valuable lessons on integrity and communication learned during his college years. He discusses launching and exiting his first startup in just 11 months, a success that allowed him to briefly retire and travel the world. Mario also explains how Quantum Metric enhances visibility into customer friction points for major industry leaders and how the company integrates generative AI into its solutions. Finally, he reflects on how he approaches building his legacy.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Simplifying Solar Investments with Enact Co-Founder Deep Chakraborty
Deep is the co-founder and CEO of Enact Systems, a leading software platform revolutionizing the solar and energy storage industry. Deep co-founded Enact in 2014, driven by the vision of creating a scalable and …
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Deep is the co-founder and CEO of Enact Systems, a leading software platform revolutionizing the solar and energy storage industry. Deep co-founded Enact in 2014, driven by the vision of creating a scalable and impactful solar solution. Deep has led Enact through exponential growth, nearly quadrupling its staff and expanding its reach to over 35 countries.
In this episode, Deep discusses his journey in building a North American subsidiary of CentroSolar, a German solar company, from the ground up. He also explains how Enact serves diverse customer segments by providing innovative software solutions that streamline the solar implementation process. Additionally, Deep shares his predictions for the future of alternative energy sources and how Enact plans to adapt to industry shifts and trends.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Transforming the Real Estate Landscape with Peter Cocoziello
Peter Cocoziello is chairman, founder, and CEO of Advance Realty Investors, a company specializing in real estate development, construction, and property management. In this episode, Peter shares how he …
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Peter Cocoziello is chairman, founder, and CEO of Advance Realty Investors, a company specializing in real estate development, construction, and property management. In this episode, Peter shares how he launched Advance with only $5,000, and then both entered and eventually dominated various real estate verticals in the northeast. He also discusses how the Penn State Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation is supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration, and what technological innovations mean for the future of the real estate industry.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Developing the Future of AI with poolside Co-founder Jason Warner
Jason Warner is co-founder and CEO of poolside, a generative AI company building the world's most capable AI for software development & the applications to unlock the potential of developers. Prior to founding …
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Jason Warner is co-founder and CEO of poolside, a generative AI company building the world's most capable AI for software development & the applications to unlock the potential of developers. Prior to founding poolside, Jason was the Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures. He also served as the CTO at GitHub, where he was responsible for bringing products like GitHub Actions, Packages, Advanced Security, Connect, and Codespaces to market.
In this episode, Jason discusses the business challenges and successes he experienced as GitHub's CTO and delves into the unique hurdles faced by a generative AI company. He also shares his philosophy on the future of AI and its potential impact on various aspects of our lives.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Inventing Dazzle Dry Nail Polish with VB Cosmetics Founder Vivian Valenty
Vivian is founder and president of VB Cosmetics, a fully integrated manufacturing company with global brands of clean, nature- and science-based, functional and proprietary beauty products. Its transformational …
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Vivian is founder and president of VB Cosmetics, a fully integrated manufacturing company with global brands of clean, nature- and science-based, functional and proprietary beauty products. Its transformational product, Dazzle Dry, a quick-dry nail polish system, is revolutionizing the nail industry. After 17 years on the market, Dazzle Dry now still has no equal in performance.
In this episode, Vivian shares stories from her upbringing in the Philippines, overcoming discrimination and harassment in the workplace, acquiring nine patents as an accomplished bio-organic chemist and inventor, and inventing the foundation for what would become Dazzle Dry.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Pioneering Predictive Manufacturing Maintenance with Jeremy Frank
Jeremy is co-founder and CEO of KCF Technologies, a technology company based out of State College PA. KCF Technologies provides proprietary machine health optimization hardware, software, and services to …
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Jeremy is co-founder and CEO of KCF Technologies, a technology company based out of State College PA. KCF Technologies provides proprietary machine health optimization hardware, software, and services to industry and military clients. Under Jeremy’s leadership, KCF has pioneered advancements in wireless vibration sensing and machine health monitoring. Today, the company is a global leader […]
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Building the Content Marketing Community with Joe Pulizzi
Joe Pulizzi is the founder of multiple startups, including content creator education site, The Tilt, Content Entrepreneur Expo, and the Content Marketing Institute, which he successfully exited in 2016. He is …
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Joe Pulizzi is the founder of multiple startups, including content creator education site, The Tilt, Content Entrepreneur Expo, and the Content Marketing Institute, which he successfully exited in 2016. He is the bestselling author of seven books including Content Inc. and Epic Content Marketing, which was named a “Must-Read Business Book” by Fortune Magazine. Joe is a professional public speaker, having spoken over 400 times in 20 plus countries on content marketing, the creator economy, and entrepreneurship. He graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s in communications in 1995, and from Penn State with a master's in communications in 1997.
In this episode, Joe shares his experience building the Content Marketing Institute, the failures he endured along the way, his strong commitment to goal-setting, and his association with the color orange. He also talks about jumping into writing a thriller novel to challenge himself creatively. Joe also shares his insights around the difference between content creators and content entrepreneurs, and why he believes it's an important distinction.
At the end of the episode, current Penn State student Riley Auer joins the conversation. Riley is the founder of Bootleg Boomerangs, which sells high-quality hand-made wooden boomerangs. Bootleg Boomerangs has a large focus on content creation, with over 31,000 subscribers on YouTube. Riley talks through some challenges he faces in growing his business with Joe, who gives advice regarding ad placement in video content, finding the true super fans through exclusive giveaways and experiences, and striking the balance between being a business and being a place for fun content.
Episode Chapters0:00 – 3:49 Intro and journey summary
3:49 – 4:43 Growing up next to Cedar Point Amusement Park
4:43 – 6:42 Undergrad at Bowling Green – Do I have to declare a major?
6:42 – 9:32 Graduate student at Penn State, teaching speech class
9:32 – 12:12 Struggling on the job search
12:12 – 15:16 The evolving business model of content marketing
15:16– 19:30 The inception of Content Marketing Institute
19:30 – 22:11 The moment he realized he had made it
22:11 – 24:34 What’s the deal with Joe’s orange self-branding?
24:34 – 28:36 Setting goals and exiting CMI
28:36 – 30:41 Taking a sabbatical
30:41 – 31:59 Becoming a thriller author
31:59 – 33:45 Launching the Tilt and Content Entrepreneur Expo
33:45 – 35:54 The difference between Content Creator vs. Content Entrepreneur
35:54 – 37:50 Defining the Tilt’s audience
37:50 – 38:32 How to get connected to Joe
38:32 – 40:01 The Orange Effect Foundation, providing access to speech and play therapy for autistic children
40:01 – 55:51 Student Questions – Joe gives actionable advice to Riley Auer, Bootleg Boomerangs founder
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Exploring Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) with Former NFL Player Omar X. Easy
Omar Easy is the recently appointed director of the all-new Penn State Brand Academy, which is designed to support student-athletes to manage and leverage their personal brand, name, image and likeness (NIL) …
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Omar Easy is the recently appointed director of the all-new Penn State Brand Academy, which is designed to support student-athletes to manage and leverage their personal brand, name, image and likeness (NIL), and support their entrepreneurial interests more successfully. In this episode, Omar shares lessons learned from his time as a student-athlete at Penn State as well as his time in the NFL, where he played as a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders. He then discusses his vision for The Brand Academy and how it will serve student-athletes in building and leveraging their personal brand.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
LIVE from State College: honeygrow Founder Justin Rosenberg
Justin Rosenberg is Founder and CEO of honeygrow, a fast-casual stir-fry and salad concept founded in Philadelphia in 2012. With a mission to create a unique, spirited brand focused on simple, wholesome foods …
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Justin Rosenberg is Founder and CEO of honeygrow, a fast-casual stir-fry and salad concept founded in Philadelphia in 2012. With a mission to create a unique, spirited brand focused on simple, wholesome foods, Rosenberg has led the company's creation and growth, which currently has 41 locations.
In this special LIVE episode recording, which took place during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC on Wednesday, March 20, Justin shares his story of perseverance and eventual success with honeygrow.Justin first pitched honeygrow 93 times to investors before finally landing a deal and opening the first location in the Rittenhouse neighborhood of Philadelphia. Since then, the company has raised over $80 million in equity financing and has grown into the Boston, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington DC and the New York City metro areas.
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Windows of Opportunity: Navigating Growth with MITER Brands CEO Matt DeSoto
Matt DeSoto is the President and CEO of Harrisburg-based MITER Brands, a family of leading window and door brands designed for residential projects in the new construction and remodeling markets. In this …
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Matt DeSoto is the President and CEO of Harrisburg-based MITER Brands, a family of leading window and door brands designed for residential projects in the new construction and remodeling markets. In this episode, Matt talks about his experience working for Student Painters as a student at Penn State, enduring the Great Recession of 2008, how he and his team maintain top-quality products and service, as well as how he prioritizes giving back to the communities they work in through the MITER Foundation. Be sure to come to our upcoming LIVE podcast episode recording with honeygrow CEO & founder, Justin Rosenberg! Learn more and register: https://sched.co/1YQOk
The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Scaling a Stress-free Home Remodeling Business with West Shore Home Founder B.J. Werzyn
B.J. Werzyn is the founder and CEO of West Shore Home, one of the largest direct to consumer home remodelers in the nation. In this episode, B.J. talks about how he is revolutionizing a traditionally fragmented …
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B.J. Werzyn is the founder and CEO of West Shore Home, one of the largest direct to consumer home remodelers in the nation.
In this episode, B.J. talks about how he is revolutionizing a traditionally fragmented and tech averse industry. He talks through how West Shore Home mapped out the 67 processes of home remodeling, removed inefficiencies, and implemented streamlined processes empowered by technology to ultimately make the easiest, quickest, most stress-free customer experience.The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Winter Break Message II and January Episode Preview – West Shore Home
We are taking a break this December, but we'll be back in late January with an episode featuring B.J. Werzyn, the founder and CEO of West Shore Home, one of the largest direct-to-consumer home remodelers in the …
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We are taking a break this December, but we'll be back in late January with an episode featuring B.J. Werzyn, the founder and CEO of West Shore Home, one of the largest direct-to-consumer home remodelers in the nation. Listen to this episode for a quick preview of the interview. Happy holidays!
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