Growing Through Global Entrepreneurship
Developing business ideas to collaborating with international students, this program provided valuable lessons in communication, adaptability, and entrepreneurship.
From Startups to Subway Maps: Finding Confidence in a New Environment
From navigating Japan’s complex transport system to developing teamwork and pitching skills, this study tour became an experience of growth, adaptability, and global learning.
What Should I Build? Finding Direction Through Global Experience
From Nepal to Australia to Japan, this journey captures my experience navigating entrepreneurship, culture, and self-discovery through the Venture Makers Global Exchange Program.
Learning, Thinking, and Global Collaboration: How Japan Changed Rafael’s Perspective
What started as an opportunity to explore entrepreneurship became an experience that reshaped how I view culture, teamwork, and innovation.
Thinking Bigger: Inside the Venture Makers Innovation Challenge
A fast-paced day of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving at the Venture Makers Innovation Challenge, exploring how everyday products can evolve into real-world platforms.
From International Student to Startup Community Building in Western Sydney ft. Quinn Do
In this episode of Launch Pad Radio, Mabel sits down with Quinn, Launch Pad’s Community and Operations Coordinator, to talk about her journey from international student to now supporting startups full time. It’s a story about curiosity, backing yourself, and saying yes to opportunities, even when they feel a little scary.
What It’s Really Like on the Venture Makers Global Exchange ft. Quinn Nguyen
2026 changed everything. Through the Global Entrepreneurship Mindset Program, I stepped outside my comfort zone and discovered new perspectives as a Western Sydney University student.
Empowering Women in Startups: Launch Pad and Female Founders Club Celebrate International Women’s Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day, Launch Pad and the Female Founders Club showcased a night of bold pitches, honest feedback, and founder-driven innovation.
From pantry to plate – Western Sydney University launches tasty new classes for students
With chef Lorna Lee, Western Sydney University is turning simple ingredients into something bigger — helping students build confidence, community, and essential life skills.
AI for a Better Future: Surabaya Innovation Challenge 2025 Recap
On 3 June 2025, our Surabaya Campus came alive with energy, creativity, and purpose as 72 participants – 61 undergraduates from Indonesia-based […]
Learning through Gaming: Launch Pad’s AWS Tournament Boosts Student Learning
In an exciting collaboration, Launch Pad recently hosted a university-wide tournament in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This event was not […]
A Three-year Milestone: 10,296 Students Engaged, 6,718 Unique Journeys
In just three years, Western Sydney University’s Launch Pad has engaged 5,706 unique students and over 9,343 total participants from 2022 to 2024. These figures highlight a thriving community of diverse, ambitious individuals shaping the future of entrepreneurship.