Issa Geisendorfer

About Issa Geisendorfer

I am a teen entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and making an impact in my community. I’ve recently completed the Leangap business program, where my team and I successfully launched an app, Gift Daddy, which earned the \'Judges\' Favorite\' award. I’m continuing to develop Gift Daddy with my amazing team, aiming to make it even better. I’m also a creator of the Birdies for Brain Cancer fundraiser, which raised over and the Pickleball For PINK fundraiser, raising over for a cause close to my heart. My journey is driven by a commitment to creativity, social good, and continuous learning, and I’m always looking to connect with like-minded individuals and explore new opportunities.

Experience

1. Entrepreneur

   Expop

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Expop is a six-month entrepreneurship challenge where students build a startup from scratch through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and weekly challenges. As a competitor, I’m developing my own venture by researching my target audience, testing early versions of my idea, refining the business model, shaping the brand, and preparing a clear pitch for the final showcase. The pace is fast, and the process has pushed me to grow my problem-solving, product thinking, and communication skills in a real, practical way.

Education

• Adams County CEO

  Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

• Leangap Entrepreneurship Program

  Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

• Camp Bizsmart

  Business