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How to Keep Investing in CX – Even During Economic Uncertainty

March 21, 2023

Join us for a live discussion on Customer Experience In 2022, Customer Experience passed price and product as the core value driver for businesses. To be successful in today’s experience-driven economy, brands must invest in the interactions – the experiences...

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Ben Franklin Northeast to Invest $1.1 million in the Regional Economy

March 21, 2023

Ben Franklin to Invest $1.1 million in the Regional Economy Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (Ben Franklin Northeast) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $1.1 million in support of regional economic development. 11 companies, including six...

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Saved For A Rainy Day: 5 Pieces Of Advice For Founders And Investors Navigating An Economic Downturn

March 15, 2023

At Broad Street Angels’ annual meeting, Keriton’s Rich Mager and ROAR’s Yasmine Mustafa shared their experience as CEOs amid a challenging few years. Their advice was given three weeks ago, but since the demise of Silicon Valley Bank, it might...

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Philadelphia Venture Report 2022

March 7, 2023

Philadelphia’s VC ecosystem proved resilient in 2022 and now counts itself in the top five ecosystems in the United States in terms of deal flow. The city has taken in more than 1,000 investments over the past two years, worth...

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Ben Franklin’s Food and Beverage TechCelerator is hosting a Pitch Event!

March 6, 2023

Join us to vote on your favorite food and beverage business concept and help award a cash prize of 1,000 to a Pennsylvania-based startup! Ben Franklin’s Food & Beverage TechCelerator recently offered a 10-week business startup boot camp for entrepreneurs...

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CollX Raises $5.5M To Scan And Evaluate Value Of Trading Cards

March 1, 2023

Card collectors often dispute how much their cards are worth. New Jersey-based CollX provides a free iOS and Android app to card enthusiasts that allows them to scan their trading cards and get value in return. Launched in January last year, the app has now more...

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War Costs — And Sales — Mount For PA Companies With Ukraine Ties A Year After Russia Invaded

March 1, 2023

When Russia attacked Ukraine last February, investors such as Pennsylvania’s state pension funds rushed to dump their Russian investments, horrified at the prospect of profiting from the unprovoked invasion. And firms with Russian and Ukrainian operations, like the Newtown, Bucks...

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5 Lessons About Building A Business This Podcast Host Learned From Philly founders

February 27, 2023

“It’s a learning process”: Founding Philly host Zachary Brand shares insight from the entrepreneurs behind companies such as Nextmv, Lula and Rego. The Philly startup ecosystem has been on the rise for quite some time. In 2022, for instance, Philly...

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With A Rebrand And Software Update, Lula Convenience Wants To Serve The Full Scope Of Retail Sales

February 27, 2023

After two years of growth, Philly-born Lula has a new identity. Adit Gupta and Tom Falzani have been building the tech-enabled delivery service for convenience stores since just after the pandemic hit. The startup’s first iteration was inspired by Gupta’s parents who...

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CollX Raises $5.5M Seed Round, Nears Top Of Charts For Sports Apps

February 23, 2023

CollX has closed on a $5.5 million seed round as the sports trading card startup nears the top of the charts among all sports apps. The round was led by Austin-based Brand Foundry Ventures, with participation from Next Coast Ventures,...

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