Creating, Learning & Laughing: Behind the Scenes with Our Launch Pad Interns
Internships are often where classroom learning meets real-world creativity — and for Elisa, Anthony, and Sana, their time at Launch Pad was just that. Over three months, the trio explored what it truly means to work in a space where innovation, community, and laughter go hand in hand.
Scientist turned Founder: Dr Jerry Zhou on Building Amazing Gut
When research meets real-world need, innovation comes alive. For Dr Jerry Zhou, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Fellow at Western Sydney University’s School of Medicine, years of working with patients revealed an overlooked truth — effective gut-health treatment shouldn’t stop at the clinic door. That realisation became the spark behind Amazing Gut, a medical-technology startup reimagining how we approach gastrointestinal care.
The Power of Third Spaces: Harshita on Community & Connection with Ketch-Up
Starting something new in a foreign city can be isolating. For Harshita Sood, the founder of ketch-Up Community and alumna of Western Sydney University, that challenge became the seed of her startup journey. After living across multiple countries and continents, she found herself in Sydney searching for authentic female friendships. That’s when she asked herself the question that would eventually spark her business: “Why is it so hard to meet like-minded women who just get you?”
From Japan with Growth: Global Bonds and Entrepreneurial Firsts
Balancing work, a creative side hustle and social obligations is no easy feat—but for Tanush, it’s become a path to personal growth, creative freedom, and even paid opportunities. As a budding content creator, Tanush has found a way to use social media not only as a creative outlet but also as a space for professional development.
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 […]
From Classroom to Corporate: Runway Rangers’ Triumph and Industry Exposure at the Cisco Hackathon
In a remarkable fusion of student talent and industry expertise, the recent Cisco Hackathon, organized by Launch Pad in partnership with Cisco […]
6 Steps to Building Your Unique Personal Brand
Building your personal brand is not just about self-promotion; it’s about strategically positioning yourself for success in your career or business ventures. […]
Enhancing Employability: Key Insights from Western’s Career Experts
On 10 April 2024, Launch Pad, represented by Carla Dias Wadewitz (Senior Manager, Innovation Strategy & Services), and Western’s Careers Team, represented […]
Mentoring Magic: Insights from Launch Pad’s Women & Multicultural Speed Mentorship Session
The themes of creativity, storytelling, perseverance, resilience, and funding were explored by the mentors of Launch Pad’s second Women & Multicultural Speed […]
Product First, Sales Later: Proven Go-to-Market & Sales Strategies for Startups
In the fast-paced world of startups, developing an effective go-to-market (G2M) and sales strategy is critical. Recently, I attended Launch Pad’s “Go-To-Market […]
Turning Ideas in $1000 Winning Solutions
“Big Problems. Big Solutions” – Brad Twynham If I were to summarise the Venture Makers Innovation Challenge (VMIC) in four words, it […]