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Ben Franklin’s Spring 2023 TechCelerator Winners Announced!
June 14, 2023
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, in partnership with Invent Penn State, hosted a virtual pitch event for their TechCelerator Startup Boot Camp. Eight entrepreneurial teams presented their business startup ideas to a panel of judges, friends,...
Here Is The Complete List Of 2023 Best Places To Work In Greater Philadelphia
June 12, 2023
Workplaces continue to evolve. Companies have adopted new work models, enhanced their spaces, and overhauled their benefits and perks in efforts to attract and retain talent. Those decisions are proving fruitful for some, with a new survey finding that employee...
Winners Announced in PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest!
June 9, 2023
Winners Announced in PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest! In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, and with funding support provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ recent $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest targeted the...
New PennWest portal helps families stay connected
June 3, 2023
Online platform delivers 24/7 access to important news, deadlines and resources. Pennsylvania Western University has partnered with CampusESP to launch the Parent and Family Portal, a web-based resource designed to enhance the PennWest family experience and promote student success. Introduced...
VESTECK Continues To Help Patients Around The World
June 1, 2023
VESTECK, Inc. is excited to announce the successful completion of 7 Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR) clinical cases with the “SUTURE-TIGHT” device. Professor Dainis Krievins and Dr. Bao Bui, performed the 2 most recent EVAR procedures in Riga, Latvia, suturing EVAR grafts to the aorta...
LLUNA, Co-Founder & CEO Jess Podgajny | Founding Philly Ep. 20
May 25, 2023
On this episode, I interview Jess Podgajny, Co-Founder & CEO of LLUNA. LLUNA is building the new operating system for hybrid and remote teams. The company’s Team Operating System (TeamOS) is designed to deliver real-time insights through comprehensive Team Boards...
Ben Franklin Northeast to Invest $925,000 in 11 Regional Companies
May 24, 2023
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (Ben Franklin Northeast) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $925,000 in support of regional economic development. 11 companies, including five technology startups and six established manufacturers, received funding. Ben Franklin Northeast...
How To Ensure Tech Economies Are As Diverse As Their Regions? Focus On Early Talent And Local Funding
May 19, 2023
Four ecosystem builders on two big ideas for bringing more people into local tech. Social justice-minded tech stakeholders often wax poetic on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the majority-white industry. But if intentional steps aren’t being taken...
Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator is hosting a Virtual Pitch Event!
May 15, 2023
In partnership with the Invent Penn State initiative, Ben Franklin Technology Partners has been offering its Business Startup Boot Camp for more than ten years. Eight entrepreneurial teams are currently in the process of completing this rigorous curriculum, which is...