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We hear from Roger Nahum of SWAP Socks as he tells us about the ins and outs of social entrepreneurship.

We ask Michael Marksburry of OROS Apparel about why they decided to use Kickstarter instead of other crowdfunding platforms.  

Today we take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the past season and share some of the changes we're making for next season!

We go back to our roots this week by interviewing two startups that began in college. First meet Sean Newman Maroni, the founder and CEO of Betaversity - providing schools, businesses and hackathons with mobile maker space solutions. Then we get social with AJ Agrawal who developed Alumnify, a social app allowing fellow alums to connect and network.

What happens when you combine an up-and-coming EDM artist with the celebrity face of the UFC? You get this episode of Startup Parachute, of course! Both Alex Seaver of MAKO and Dana White from the UFC offer insight into their respective industries and give some killer career advice.

Lindsay and Abby shake things up on today’s episode with the founder of their favorite new phone accessory, PopSockets. Plus, they learn about the ins and outs of social entrepreneurship from the guys at SWAP Socks, a company that donates a portion of their profits to help combat preventable blindness around the world.

Dive into the world of content creation with Fangirl The Magazine and a very special interview with Funny or Die's President of Production, Mike Farah! Plus, Lindsay quizzes Will on his Startup Parachute know-how in the brand-new segment, Just For The Will Of It! You won’t want to miss this one.

Join Abby and Lindsay for a startup journey into the healthcare industry with vHab and MedXT and learn about a big acquisition along the way. Plus, the girls sent their friend Will on campus to hear from student entrepreneurs like you.

The girls chat with New York City-based company, Baro, and meet Derek Pacque from Chexology—who you might remember from Shark Tank. And IP Lawyer, Jason Bernstein, drops in to help you protect your ideas.

Abby and Lindsay kick back and relax with a beer and meet the entrepreneurs from SpinChill and Partender. Both companies started in Gainesville, Florida and both are on the fast-track to success. Plus, Will goes to another campus and delivers a Startup Parachute pop quiz—think you would pass?

Today we talk with two startups who found out that sharing your business idea might be better than keeping it a secret. Then, we answer another one of your questions - this time with the help of Jason Bernstein, an intellectual property attorney.

This week on Startup Parachute, Abby and Lindsay hear from EnvoyNow, an on-campus delivery service, and University Tees, a custom apparel company, about what it takes to build a successful business while you're still in school. Plus, their friend Will hits the streets of Madison, WI and asks students about startup ideas of their own. Cat-A-Tap-Tap anyone???

Startup Parachute kicks off in style with Lukla Apparel, NASA-influenced outerwear, and BucketFeet Shoes, a global artist-inspired footwear company getting some serious traction. Plus you'll hear advice from a renowned crowdsourcing expert.