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Entrepreneur Beth Bostwick Discusses Her Passion for Purdue Innovates and Her Hopes for Boilermakers in Startup Culture

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Beth Bostwick, serial entrepreneur and author. 


As a prominent entrepreneur and mentor within Purdue Innovates, Beth (MS human resources ’89) provides passionate insights into the world of startups and details how young entrepreneurs can set themselves up for success. In this episode you will: 

  • Get to know Beth’s personal story of persistence as she fought through her multiple sclerosis diagnosis while earning her master’s at Purdue.  
  • Learn the importance of staying true to yourself and your “outside the box” ideas. 
  • Discover how Beth realized she was better suited to start her own company, ReadyTouch, in Silicon Valley rather than continue working for a corporation. 
  • Find out how a powerful thinking process has helped her overcome her biggest challenges, and how you can use it, too. 
  • Learn more about the success of Purdue Innovates, and why Beth is focused on encouraging more young women to become entrepreneurs. 


    • Whether you’re an entrepreneur wondering how you can further develop your startup or looking for a way to use your innovative spirit, don’t miss this episode full of advice and insights from this successful Boilermaker trailblazer. 

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