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LaunchNET News: It's Good for the Soul

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The Latest & Greatest from LaunchNET Kent State

It's been brought to my attention that some of you read this introduction. Meaning, maybe I shouldn't be using it as my personal outlet for my current feelings or updates on my prior and upcoming plans.

On the contrary, maybe this is exactly what you nosey little people want 🤨

Either way, I will deliver. If it ever gets TMI, don't tell me. I need this.

The Highlights: our first event of the semester — the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with LaunchNET and other KSU entrepreneurs, a series for grant recipients, calling all food service businesses, budgeting for your business, and a client focused on our furry friends 🐶

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News & Announcements

Pitch & Ponder | Sept 16

A stress-free, low stakes open mic night for founders and creatives to share their ideas, practice their personal or business pitches, and connect with other like-minded go-getters. This is a wonderful opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their idea, network, and gain valuable and constructive feedback.

Tuesday, September 16 from 5-7pm
DI Hub Reactor (rm 150)

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Rooted and Rising Series 2025 | Burton D. Morgan Foundation

Rooted & Rising is a three-part learning series for Morgan Startup Grant recipients. During these founder-focused sessions, participants will explore topics like networking, mental wellness, and community problem solving.

Wednesday, September 24
Own the Room: Networking for Business Growth

Friday, October 24
Resilience and Impact: How Small Businesses Turn Setbacks into Community Success

Monday, November 10
Balance vs Burnout: Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset — You

Events & Opportunities

Food Service Strategy | JumpStart Inc.

JumpStart is pleased to partner with Chef Tiwanna Scott-Williams of PearlFlower Catering to offer a free deep dive into Food Service Strategy for growing food service-based small businesses.

Deadline to apply is Monday, September 15, 2025

Learn More & Apply

Budgeting Basics - Lunch & Learn | MAGNET

Not ready to create next year's department Budget? This class will help you be ready in two sessions and one hour.

Tuesday, September 23 & Wednesday, September 24 from 12:45 - 1:15pm
Virtual Event

Founders & Friends

LaunchNET Supports: WagVitals

With a nickname like Bunny, it’s only natural that your startup would be focused on animals. Bhuvaneshwar Reddy Kosna began working with LaunchNET on an idea to give animals a voice and give their owners peace of mind when it comes to their pet's health and well-being. This aspiration began with cows on dairy farms but after seeing the need hit much closer to home, Bunny pivoted to target a new furry friend: dogs.

Check out the full story on Bunny and his vision for WagVitals: a tool to help dogs live longer, healthier lives through data and AI!