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AWE Ventures funds two more women-run companies

March 15, 2016

The Alliance for Women Entrepreneurs has just invested in two new companies founded by women — Meg 21 Skincare and Invisalert Solutions. These startups bring AWE Venture’s portfolio up to six companies. The other four are My Milkrate, ROAR for Good, Lia Diagnostics and I’m Sorry to Hear. Meg 21 Skincare has recently started to […]

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Can Philadelphia transform itself into a national center for health IT innovation?

March 15, 2016

Philadelphia has taken steps to become a national leader for healthcare IT innovation, with a number of large-scale development projects taking shape. This month, the Health Care Innovation Collaborative will announce winners from among 115 applicants for projects to improve patient care and outcomes for chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes and high blood pressure. […]

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Oncora Medical could soon change how doctors treat cancer patients

March 14, 2016

Oncora Medical is showing all the signs of a startup about to rattle the marketplace to its core, says the company’s Dreamit Health mentor Steve Barsh. “They’re a great team solving a really big problem,” he said, not to mention Oncora just raised $1.2 million in seed capital from San Francisco-based iSeed Ventures, Philadelphia’s BioAdvance […]

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How My MilkCrate scored a sweet deal for ads on 50 Philly taxis

March 11, 2016

The advice: find partners that believe in your mission. My MilkCrate (née MilkCrate) raised $255,000 from Investors’ Circle, Ben Franklin Technology Partners and angel investors. But most of that capital is going toward product development, not marketing for the sustainable business finder. So they have to get creative. Here’s one way: partner with a local business that believes […]

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Here’s the branding that Philly is taking to SXSW

March 11, 2016

The message: You should fall in love with Philadelphia. It is high time to drop that tired old Rocky, cheesesteak, LOVE statue narrative of Philadelphia in favor of a message that reflects the current of a vibrant Philly — overflowing with intellect, resources and an affordable quality of life for entrepreneurs. Call it a branding trade up. […]

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