Launch Pad

Launch Pad, from Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship

Meet entrepreneurs and learn the secrets to their startup success on Launch Pad, brought to you by Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship and hosted by Karl Ulrich, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Wharton School, Rob Coneybeer, Co-founder & Managing Director of Shasta Ventures, and more. Launch Pad was originally broadcast on SiriusXM Channel 132, Business Radio Powered by The Wharton School. Launch Pad from The Wharton School is not associated with Blackstone LaunchPad.

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Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 25 minutes
Episodes: 180
Years Active: 2016 - 2022

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Revive & Refresh Your Home

Revival Rugs believes that buying one-of-a-kind, vintage handmade rugs should be smooth, transparent, and affordable. They handpick a carefully curated selection of rugs and bring them to your door, …

00:24:13 | Wed 20 Nov 2019

Caffeinated Cruise Control

Super Coffee utilizes healthy fats for fuel! Coconut Oil has become one of the most popular "superfoods" for its powerful good fats, the elusive MCTs (Medium Chain Triglyceride). The fast-burning ene…

00:22:54 | Wed 30 Oct 2019

Delectably Deformed

In America, many of us still don’t have access to high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables. We waste as much food as we eat. Almost half of what our nation’s farms grow is never eaten. Much of this i…

00:27:05 | Wed 30 Oct 2019

A Speedy, Special Delivery

SpeedWeed is the largest, most successful medical marijuana delivery service in America. Launched by AJ Gentile, his wife Jennifer and his brother Gene in September 2010 from the living room of their…

00:22:40 | Thu 10 Oct 2019

Nothin' But Net

AND 1 was, and still is, a legendary brand that brought sports and pop culture together in ways never seen before. At its peak, it was the No.2 shoe in the U.S. behind Nike. In addition, AND 1’s ente…

00:24:44 | Thu 26 Sep 2019

Further Than The Eye Can See

The Spatial Computing age is coming and businesses need to adapt. Infinite Retina is a full-service agency that exists to help companies enter and succeed in Spatial Computing – from building a compa…

00:23:41 | Thu 19 Sep 2019

Balance & Beauty From Within

Vital Proteins helps people feel better and live fuller lives through sustainably-sourced nutrition products, promoting health, fitness and natural beauty. Our bodies’ collagen production slows as we…

00:28:14 | Wed 04 Sep 2019

Stories Crafted From Wood & Steel

Inspired by their Pacific Northwest roots - and trusting their instincts to trailblaze - brothers Ryan and Andrew Beltran set forth on a mission in 2013: Create an entirely unique timepiece out of wo…

00:25:40 | Tue 27 Aug 2019

Slip or Slide Into These Stylish Shoes

In 2013, Mickey Ashmore created a magical pair of leather shoes with a family of craftsmen in southeast Turkey. He called them Sabahs, an original shoe based on a traditional shoemaking method that's…

00:25:45 | Wed 21 Aug 2019

Empowering Entrepreneurs to Grow with Confidence

Justworks' mission is to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow with confidence. With a simple and friendly platform, expert support from real people when it’s needed, and access to corporate-level b…

00:27:06 | Thu 15 Aug 2019

Meals At the "Snap" of Your Fingers

Snap Kitchen offers a wide selection of ready-to-go meals, curated from fresh meat and produce, to help you meet your dietary and fitness goals. Founded in 2010, Snap was established on the principle…

00:27:06 | Thu 01 Aug 2019

Boost Your Brain Power

A Columbia University-conducted study has shown that cocoa flavanols, a powerful antioxidant, can support brain, heart, skin, and circulatory health. To achieve these effects, a person needs to consu…

00:23:59 | Thu 01 Aug 2019

Fill Up Anywhere, Anytime

Fuelster brings gas to you, helping you save money, save time, with confidence. With on-demand ordering via the Fuelster App and safe, convenient fuel delivery, Fuelster means never having to go to t…

00:29:38 | Thu 11 Jul 2019

Protein-Packed Super Snacks For Pups

There's a shift in the way we consume our food, making it more sustainable, hoping to reverse the long-term effects of agricultural practices. But what about our pets? Well, Wild Earth is leading the…

00:24:50 | Thu 11 Jul 2019

Cardio In The Comfort of Your Home

When off, it's a full-length mirror. When on, see yourself, your instructor and your classmates in a sleek, interactive display, complete with embedded camera and speakers. Mirror is a fully-integrat…

00:26:27 | Thu 11 Jul 2019

The Future of Mobility

WHILL was started by a group of automotive, consumer electronics, and medical device designers and engineers who dreamed of pushing the boundaries of pedestrian transportation for everyone, especiall…

00:22:54 | Wed 05 Jun 2019

Bringing Home The Bacon

Outstanding Foods’ was founded to create “tasty as hell” plant-based foods that everyone can enjoy while making cruelty-free, plant-based living as accessible as possible. Combining ingredients such …

00:29:02 | Wed 22 May 2019

Startup Challenge and Showcase Special, Part 4

We’re proud to announce this year’s Semifinalists for the 2018-2019 Penn Wharton Startup Challenge. Teams consist of students from The Wharton School, The College of Arts and Sciences, The School of …

00:25:13 | Mon 29 Apr 2019

Startup Challenge and Showcase Special, Part 3

00:29:40 | Mon 29 Apr 2019

Startup Challenge and Showcase Special, Part 2

00:22:35 | Mon 29 Apr 2019

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