Sugar, spice, and everything nice.
The Latest & Greatest from LaunchNET Kent State
It's officially fall and as the pumpkin spice spreads across our coffee cups, a spice spreads in me as well. 

Nothing too aggressive, of course, just a little hint for those that don't need the nicest version of me. It's okay to say no, it's okay to be [a little] passive aggressive, it's okay to use some corporate lingo that hits like a gut punch.

But, if you're feeling spicy like me then use it sparingly and specifically.

The Highlights: an accelerator for artists and business owners, a workshop on how to use Procreate, a festival for the innovators in the area, and a featured friend and author 📒
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Studio RISE Art Accelerator
This art accelerator is a one-of-a-kind, 6-week program that will scale your small business in the arts to become retail-ready. This opportunity is open to all small business owners with a tangible product who fall under the umbrella of the arts (fashion, theater, painting, music, creative products etc.) and have earned sales with their venture. If you are ready for the next step with your business, Studio RISE is perfect for you!

Happening October 10 - November 13

Applications close Sunday, October 5
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Learn Procreate with Terri Stefanko
Join us to become a pro at Procreate! This working session is lead by Terri Stefanko, a published author, illustrator, and VCD professor here at Kent State. Terri will walk you through the basics of using Procreate and share some tips and tricks she learned along the way. This includes using layers and layer masks, blend modes, and choosing brushes that feel digital vs. organic

Thursday, October 16 from 6-7pm
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Events & Opportunities
IngenuityFest 2025 | Ingenuity Cleveland
Join us September 26-28 at IngenuityLabs for IngenuityFest 2025: Forging The Future as we celebrate Cleveland’s deep industrial roots while casting a bold eye toward tomorrow and close out our 20th anniversary season of programming which included the 100,000 sq. ft. expansion of IngenuityLabs, a permanent home for creativity and innovation in Cleveland!

Hours:
Friday 6pm - 1am  |  Saturday 1pm -1am  |  Sunday 1pm - 6pm

Fun Fact: You can visit Design Innovation at Ingenuity Fest!
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Founders & Friends
Building Confidence, Credibility, and Careers: How Jason Zygadlo Turned Resilience into a Business
Jason A. Zygadlo has been helping others build their brands and now he’s elevating his with his very own book!

Built Not Born is a collection of anecdotes from Jason’s life that detail the hurdles he’s faced and how he overcame those setbacks to turn them into successes. From losing financial support during college to a cancer diagnosis to the woes of entrepreneurship, two things have remained constant: Jason’s determination and his ties to Kent State University.
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