In this captivating episode of Owl Byte, we sit down with Kevanch Peltek, an international student whose educational journey has taken him from Turkey to Temple University. After a brief stint at a college in New York, Kevanch transferred to Temple to pursue his passion for Computer Science.
What sets Kevanch apart is his entrepreneurial spirit. We hear his fascinating story of how he identified an untapped opportunity in the medical tourism industry and launched a startup with two co-founders he met in New York.
As a student fellow at Blackstone Launchpad, Kevanch provides valuable insights into the numerous resources and opportunities available to Temple students through this program. He explains in detail how the Launchpad can help students from different majors achieve their dream of turning ideas into real businesses. He highlights an inspiring success story of a Temple alumnus who established a thriving business with Blackstone Launchpad’s support.
Kevanch also shares how he goes beyond taking standard computer science classes at Temple to position himself for success—from finding partners through the Cornell Tech program to exploring support from venture capital companies in San Francisco.
Throughout our conversation, Kevanch emphasizes the critical importance of developing strong social skills alongside technical expertise in
computer science—a compelling perspective for students planning their academic and professional futures.
Join us for this insightful discussion that bridges international education, entrepreneurship, and the Temple Computer Science experience.
References:
- Temple LaunchPad Website: https://research.temple.edu/innovation/blackstone-launchpad
- Temple LaunchPad Email: launch@temple.edu
- Instagram: @temple_launchpad
- TikTok: @temple_launchpad
- The Idea Competition: https://www.fox.temple.edu/institutes-centers/innovation-entrepreneurship-institute/competitions/innovative-idea-competition
- LinkedIn: Temple University Blackstone LaunchPad: Posts | LinkedIn
