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Two Local Erie Startups win Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

PureLine Putting (Michael Irvin), creators of a revolutionary putting aid for golfers, clinched the runner-up position, walking away with $5,000 to further develop their product. “Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.” cnp.benfranklin.org/techcelerator.

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Building Business Community: Focus on Cooperation, Not Competition

Entrepreneur's Handbook

From my experience, the business community can strengthen its every member if we build it on cooperation, not competition. The best use of our resources isn’t to fight someone (in our head or on the market) but rather to invest in growth, creation, and development. The power of community Building a business community is also a win-win.

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The Silicon Valley Bank Crisis: Resources and Information

Angel Capital Association

We commend the VC’s and angels that have rallied around their entrepreneurs to repurpose lessons learned from the 2008/2009 recession. history, behind only the 2008 failure of Washington Mutual with roughly $300 billion in total assets. Click here for updates or to reach out for consultation.

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Instead of sticking a fork in the venture market, realize. there is no fork

This is going to be BIG.

The last closed market we had was from about September 2008 until June 2009--10 months. International and non-Valley startup communities are developing at a rapid pace. In 2008, people weren't sure if we were heading into a complete financial collapse. After that, we were pretty much back on track, growing every year.

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Upfront Ventures Adds Hamet Watt as New Investment Partner

Both Sides of the Table

He first came to see me in 2008 when we was raising money for his 1st startup – NextMedium. Hamet came up with this idea after 3 years consulting for Nielsen Media helping them to figure out the value of branded integration and trying to define ways to measure efficacy of the unit. I’ve known Hamet for 5 years.

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The Ins and Outs of Business Networking with Adrian Miller

Smart Hustle Magazine

Adrian Miller is many things, including a Business Growth Architect, sales consultant, trainer, author, avid traveler, blogger, columnist, hockey mom, amateur photographer, theater lover, moviegoer, and networker extraordinaire. (I The economic recession in 2008 was the catalyst for Adrian’s networking business. Adrian’s Network.

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20 Women Entrepreneurs Changing Their Industries (and the World)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

And while there’s a long way to go in terms of workplace equality, women entrepreneurs are making their mark on their industries and communities now more than ever. A classically trained pastry chef, Christina Tosi spent years in New York City restaurants before founding Milk Bar in 2008. Christina Tosi / Milk Bar.