Sep 14

Written by: Skyzone Sports
9/14/2009 3:50 PM 

By Tara Alpert
Scene Reporter

Jeff Platt is not just another success story; he’s a Washington University success story. Platt is the owner of a major franchise called Sky Zone, an idea created during his time as an undergraduate at the Olin Business School. Sky Zone, a recreational facility composed entirely of trampolines, has grown to incorporate five locations across the United States.

Platt’s journey began in high school, helping his dad develop a business project during his free time. During his junior year as an undergraduate, Platt thought up the idea for Sky Zone in an entrepreneurship class he was taking at Olin. To Platt, however, it was just a school project.

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