Penn State Abington Student Featured on The Investment 2020

If you ever watched a business investment show in network television, you are familiar with the style for The Investment.  The show is the result of collaboration between WPSU, Penn State University Park’s local NPR and PBS affiliate station, and the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP).  Each year, PennTAP holds their Inc.U undergraduate student startup competition which features competition finalists appearing on an episode of The Investment.

This year, a Penn State Abington was featured as a finalist and pitched his ideas to a group of investors with a chance at securing up to $30,000 to grow and expand his business.

The episode is available to watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbb_RHQMq3M

The six student startups competing for a share of $30,000 are:

Aerial Prospex

Founded by Nino Efendic from Penn State Abington, Aerial Prospex is a commercial drone service company authorized by the FAA that specializes in progress reports, inspections, and photogrammetry.

D’Vote

Founded by Izaak Lustgarten from Penn State Altoona, D’Vote is a community focused app where people can donate money through rounding up their purchases.

JERPA Jeans

Founded by Austin Thomas from Penn State University Park, JERPA Jeans makes sherpa-lined jeans for all your outdoor needs when you want to look fancy but feel comfortable.

Keyper

Founded by Ezra Gershanok and Isaac Goodman from Penn State University Park, Keyper is a phone wallet that combines and secures a college student’s essentials: phone, ID card, and room key.

LoanCrunch

Founded by Michael Miller and Jack Quinn from Penn State University Park, LoanCrunch is a mobile app that helps students manage their student loans by providing them one platform to easily understand, manage, and repay their student debt.

Unis Brands

Founded by Nicholas Unis and Jake Unis from Penn State University Park, Unis Brands creates fully sustainable 3D-printed footwear.