Jon Capriola, founder of Laser Pegs, comes to Station 2 Innovation to talk about “Lighting, Play & Education.” Building and construction playsets have long been popular ranging from good old Lincoln Logs to LEGOs and KNEX construction sets. Now add to the mix Jon’s Laser Pegs, a unique combination of something akin to LEGOs & Lite-Brite rolled into one. In fact, Laser Pegs can be assembled just like LEGOs and they’re even compatible and connect to LEGOs.

According to the Laser Pegs website: Each Laser Pegs set consists of tinted brick colors and bright LED lights that lets children build an array of abstract models including cars, dinosaurs, praying mantises and helicopters. Laser Pegs construction sets promote abstract thinking, motor skills and problem-solving, all while strobing with magnificence to the beat of voices and music to further the excitement of the senses and imagination!

Originally from Ferguson, Missouri, Jon Capriola dropped out of high school and moved to San Francisco/Silicon Valley before relocating to Sarasota in 2002, going on to invent Laser Pegs in his garage! Jon led Laser Pegs to a successful exit in February of 2016 and it’s now owned by the Great White Shark Opportunity Fund. According to Jon, “My name is Jon Capriola, self-made inventor and entrepreneur. Starting from nothing, I created a revolutionary toy called Laser Pegs, which in just a few years, exploded from a project in my garage to a massive brand sold in 33 countries and over 15,000 U.S. retailers. My newest creation, Lite Poppers, is set to hit the market in the coming months. Over my long (and, frankly, very hard-fought) road to success, I have learned a number of valuable lessons about innovation and entrepreneurship. I certainly received a lot of help from a number of great people, so I feel it is my duty to pass along some of these to the next aspiring entrepreneur.”

Come to Station 2 Innovation and hear about Jon’s incredible journey from modest beginnings to fantastic success merging lighting, play & education and marvel how he overcame many challenges to the finish line of this entrepreneur adventure. We can’t wait to hear what he’s going to do next!

Station 2 Innovation’s mission is “Building & Connecting the Community to Catalyze & Support Entrepreneur Growth” and is located in the historic firehouse at 912 7th Ave East in Bradenton. Don’t miss the business social before our event – network, learn and mingle with fellow professionals from Manatee & Sarasota counties and the surrounding areas along the Innovation Coast including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, and neighboring Hillsborough & Pinellas counties. We feature informative and exciting events handpicked from the area’s best and brightest, all of which will propel your skills and businesses forward. You’ll learn fresh perspectives and about new innovations in technology, business, education, and more. With a great lineup of valuable speakers, you’ll feel like you’re earning an MBA in Entrepreneurialism and Small Business! Mark your calendar and be prepared at each session to learn new tools and tactics and arrive early for business networking opportunities.

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