Rasoully integrated what he learned at the University at Albany and Albany Launchpad to create his own product and brand, Spin Sauce. Once he graduated, he wanted to partner up with university auxiliary services and be able to sell his sauce through different venues on campus. What resulted was something much better, the Halal Shack. Tara Fitzpatrick, writer for Food Management, wrote an incredible article on Rasoully and his success. Click here to read more.
The MASH Card wins Second Annual Blackstone LaunchPad Business Plan Competition
The Mash Card, a student founded and run company, wins the second annual Business Plan Competition hosted by Blackstone Launchpad at UAlbany. M.A.S.H (Make All Students Happy) is a startup company with their mission statement written right into the company name. They're doing big things on campus and they're planning to expand outward to other college communities. Keep your eyes out for them!
Blackstone Launchpad's Second Annual Business Plan Competiton
The Success of AMI (Advanced Modular Instruments)
Blackstone Launchpad hosts an annual Business Plan Competition that displays some of the innovative ideas that students have to offer as they pursue a path in entrepreneurship. Learn more about our First Annual Business Plan Competition winner, Tony Hoang, and where he is now and how far he has taken his company since this Spring 2016 win.
Troy Innovation Garage, Spring Into Health and Wellness Fair
25+ outstanding businesses! Sample delicious food and drink! Healing Touch, Shiatsu, physical therapy, and massage practitioners available for mini-sessions! Learn about nutrition trends; essential oils for the home; meditation; holistic pharmacy; Troy food tours! Bring home air cleaning plants! Meet farmers growing organic produce and free-range meats! And lots more to learn about and enjoy! No cost parking across from the event in the Uncle Sam Garage 5PM on. Open to the public! See you there! Sponsored by Grow Your Seasons—Unique Marketing for Your Food Venture
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Business Start-Up Competition 2017
Last year over 60 student teams entered from many different majors. The pitches generated a lot of excitement and interest from the university, community, businesses, judges, etc. Participating students learned a great deal from how to make a pitch in minutes to handling a Shark Tank environment with questioning judges’. The counsel and coaching through the whole process was invaluable.