Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad has inducted 34 graduates from the Class of 2025 into its Founders Circle. These individuals were recognized for their entrepreneurial ventures and contributions to the Blackstone LaunchPad during their time at the university. The Founders Circle consists of alumni entrepreneurs and innovation professionals who aim to mentor current students.
Traci Geisler, director of the LaunchPad, commented on the achievements of these graduates: “This group of LaunchPad graduates were unbelievably driven and proactively looked for and leveraged every opportunity and connection to move the needle forward with their respective ventures. By the time they graduated, some of these students had ventures in market generating revenue, some started their next venture, some raised thousands of dollars in capital and some have hired employees. We’re excited to see what’s next for them and how they will continue to change their communities for the better.”
The new members come from various schools within Syracuse University, including the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, College of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Architecture, College of Arts and Sciences, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, School of Information Studies, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Martin J. Whitman School of Management.
