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Dare to Disrupt

Invent Penn State
Penn State
Entrepreneurship
3D Printing
CTDI
Marathon Digital
Curology
Education
Workforce Development
Keystone Agency Partners
Travelers Insurance Company
Google
Quotapath
Amplitude Vascular Systems
Hamilton
Penn State University
The Season
Dermatology
Consortium For Public Education
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance Industry

This podcast is about Penn State alumni who are innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders, and the stories behind their success.

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This special commemorative episode features host Ryan Newman reflecting on six key themes that emerged from 50 conversations with Dare to Disrupt guests. Throughout the episode, listeners will hear memorable quotes and moments from past interviews.

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This special 50th episode of the Dare to Disrupt podcast was recorded live at the Smeal College of Business. It features a compelling conversation with Asia Grant—creative entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of Scent Social Club. Through its N... more

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Patrick Kinney, CEO of Keystone Agency Partners, shares his remarkable journey from hitchhiking to Penn State Hazleton without a dollar to his name to leading transformative growth in the insurance industry. What began as a determined search for any ... more

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Jackie Foor is the Executive Director of the Consortium for Public Education, a nonprofit that connects schools with partners and resources to help students prepare for their futures.

In this episode, Jackie shares what it takes to run a successful ... more

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Dr. Nancy Satur is co-founder and medical director emerita of Curology, a skincare brand delivering personalized prescription treatments straight to customers’ doorsteps. Dr. Satur earned her undergraduate pre-medical degree from Penn State, and her ... more

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Mike Karns is a Tony Award-winning theater producer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Marathon Digital, Broadway's premiere social media agency, which creates content and cultivates communities for some of Broadway’s biggest shows, non-p... more

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Al Motley is the founder and CEO of Techademics, a technology company driving innovation in education, social impact philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector.

In this episode, Al shares his journey from working at Penn State’s Center for Academic Comp... more

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This special live recording of the Invent Penn State Dare to Disrupt podcast, presented by Brandywine LaunchBox powered by Penn State, features CTDI founder and chairman Jerry Parsons.

Jerry shares how he and his family launched CTDI from a garage-b... more

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Recent Guests

Asia Grant
Creative entrepreneur, content creator, founder of Scent Social Club
Scent Social Club; Redoux
Episode: 50th Episode LIVE: Disrupting the Fragrance Industry with Asia Grant
Dean Phelps
Dean, author of Cracked It! and collaborator in business education discussions
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Patrick Kinney
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Jackie Foor
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Episode: Leading a High-Impact Nonprofit with Jackie Foor
Edward Amoah
Penn State doctoral student and rising AI/education innovator; World Bank African Fellow
Nyansapo Labs (president) and Pixel Design Labs (founder/CEO); Penn State
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Nancy Satur
Co-founder and Medical Director Emerita of Curology
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Episode: Bringing Dermatology to your Doorstep with Curology Co-founder Nancy Satur
Maya Anderson
Penn State student, founder and CEO of Vayla
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Mike Karns
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Al Motley
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Episode: LIVE from The Global Impact Forum: Leveling Up Education Tech with Techademics Founder Al Motley

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Ryan Newman
Host of Dare to Disrupt

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50th Episode LIVE: Disrupting the Fragrance Industry with Asia Grant
Q: What was your approach to surviving the growth curve and managing cash flow?
She describes treatings the business as a staircase cash-flow model, recognizing that demand climbs in waves and requires careful reserve management, and acknowledging the need to pivot to be sustainable when growth plateaus.
50th Episode LIVE: Disrupting the Fragrance Industry with Asia Grant
Q: How did you grow awareness for Redoux and achieve initial traction?
Her strategy combined leveraging Penn State alumni networks, using manual in-person outreach in New York, and a bold social media push that led to earned media placements and later brand collaborations, culminating in a Glossier grant that accelerated growth.
50th Episode LIVE: Disrupting the Fragrance Industry with Asia Grant
Q: What was the pivotal moment that convinced you to pursue entrepreneurship over traditional corporate paths?
Asia explains that despite early interest in prestige and conventional career tracks, she realized the joy and fulfillment came from building something of her own, which led to switching majors, pursuing a marketing focus, and betting on herself to start Redoux.
Charting the Future of Sales Compensation with QuotaPath Founder AJ Bruno
Q: What role does AI play in QuotaPath's strategy and operations today?
AI is central to product development and operations, but AJ emphasizes AI Ops, data integration across CRM and ERP, and using AI as a co-pilot rather than a substitute for human decision-making. He notes ongoing experiments with AI to enhance pricing quotes, and stresses avoiding AI hallucinations while improving model accuracy.
Charting the Future of Sales Compensation with QuotaPath Founder AJ Bruno
Q: What were the key factors in AJ's approach to scaling and fundraising for TrendKite?
AJ highlights the importance of ecosystem-building and distribution, branding, and partnerships rather than relying solely on sales. He also discusses the challenges of fundraising, the decision to move the company to Austin after initial investor hesitance, and the strategic use of board governance to structure a scalable business.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dare to Disrupt

What is Dare to Disrupt about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show spotlights Penn State alumni who are innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders, unpacking the stories behind their success across a range of industries—from fragrance branding and consumer products to education technology, healthcare, and media. Episodes tend to center on entrepreneurship, leadership, and disruption, with personal origin stories, the evolution of businesses from idea to growth, and practical lessons on resilience, mentorship, and community building. Notable throughlines include leveraging university networks, navigating supply chains and regulatory hurdles, applying AI and data-enabled strategies, and balancing mission with scalable impact. The format often blends candid career pivots, founder journeys, and actionabl... more

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1. Asia Grant
2. Dean Phelps
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4. Jackie Foor
5. Edward Amoah
6. Nancy Satur
7. Maya Anderson
8. Mike Karns

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