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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 […]

The One Health Company Featured at The World Economic Forum

January 31, 2017

Christina Lopes, the CEO and co-founder of The One Health Company, got a unique opportunity to raise the profile of her Philadelphia life science startup with an appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January 2017. A Young Global Leaders of World Economic Forum alumnus, Lopes was invited to attend the World Economic Forum […]