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Guiding Technologies Launches GAINS to Revamp Autism Therapy with Bancroft

February 17, 2017

Guiding Technologies officially launched its GAINS software system at an ABA conference in California this past weekend. Presently, both executives and educators have been able to test the software. They say it could have a tangible impact on how children on the autism spectrum learn and develop. The Philadelphia edtech startup was born out of the research […]

Success in Progress Stories: February 2017 Edition

February 16, 2017

With nearly 200 active portfolio companies, Ben Franklin has an abundance of entrepreneurial stories to tell. There’s surely no shortage of exciting exits and successful funding rounds. However, those major milestones are just one part of the startup story. So, each month, we’re telling company stories that may not have been shared enough yet. The new series is […]

Why Mentors Matter in Entrepreneurship… And How to Find Them

February 12, 2017

Thomas Jefferson and George Wythe. Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham. Marc Benioff and Steve Jobs. Alone, these individuals are staples in American innovation and ingenuity. Together, however, they are the dynamic duos that embody the impact that mentors have on entrepreneurs. According to a 2014 survey by The UPS Store, 70 percent of small businesses […]

Ben Franklin Portfolio Companies Are Headed to SXSW 2017

February 11, 2017

It’s all coming together for Philly’s second-annual presence at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2017. Led by the effort called Amplify Philly, 19 Philly-area companies have signed on to exhibit at Austin’s week-long megaconference, including many of our own portfolio companies. The interactive trade show known for being one of the most diverse, collaborative, and inventive communities in the […]

Event Recap: Fueling Philly’s Digital Health Economy Forum

February 2, 2017

On Tuesday, January 31, we co-hosted a forum titled, “Fueling Philly’s Digital Health Economy” alongside Independence Health Group and Safeguard Scientifics. The sold-out event dovetailed with our recently announced $6 million seed stage funding partnership. The forum focused on how the organizations are aiming to provide opportunities for the region’s healthcare entrepreneurs. Steve Tang, PhD., President & CEO […]