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Katie Collins discusses her journey as a co-founder of ECM Therapeutics and Abigail Collins, reflecting on her Penn State experience and the importance of the alumni network.

In this episode, we talk with Katie Collins ’00 HHD, co-founder of both ECM Therapeutics, a regenerative medicine company, and Abigail Collins, a collegiate apparel brand. Katie reflects on how her Penn State experience and time as a student athlete shaped her path, what it takes to build mission-driven companies, and how she continues to leverage the Penn State alumni network to stay connected to the University and fellow Nittany Lions. Check out the Penn State line at abigailcollins.com For...

People in this episode

Guest: Katie Collins

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• regenerative medicine
• collegiate apparel
• Penn State alumni network
• student athlete experience

Keywords

• Katie Collins
• ECM Therapeutics
• Abigail Collins
• Penn State
• entrepreneurship
• student athlete
• alumni network

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ECM Therapeutics, Abigail Collins, Penn State, Penn State Alumni Association

Places: University

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