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Time To StartUp

Time To Startup is the official podcast by the i3 Lab at WPI, designed to inspire, inform, and ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within the student community. Each episode dives into the real journey of building a startup—from the spark of an idea to the challenges of execution.

Hosted by i3 Lab representatives, the podcast explores why students choose the startup path, the essential skills to succeed, and the realities behind common startup myths. Listeners will gain insights into funding strategies, overcoming obstacles, and navigating the stages of Ideation, Innovation, and Incubation—core pillars of the i3 Lab’s support model.

Every episode also highlights the i3 Lab's Startup Program, offering WPI students access to mentors, resources, and an exclusive Canvas course designed to turn ideas into impact.

Whether you're curious, committed, or already creating—Time To Startup is your guide to launching with purpose.

Podcast Episodes

Know How To Listen. How to be a Mentor & Mentee?

Know How To Listen. How to be a Mentor & Mentee?

| Guest: Rob Sarnie
Explore effective mentorship dynamics with Rob Sarnie. Learn how active listening transforms mentor-mentee relationships, discover practical strategies for both roles, and gain insights to accelerate your professional and entrepreneurial growth.
Talk first, build later

Talk first, build later

| Guests: Warich Ngamkanjanarat, Allen Gutierrez Alvarado
Successful founders prioritize customer discovery conversations over premature product development. Learn how early-stage entrepreneurs validate assumptions, identify genuine pain points, and build solutions that truly matter through strategic customer engagement.