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Ben Franklin Grew Pa.’s Economy by $4.1 Billion, Created 11,407 Jobs from 2012 to 2016: Challenges remain because of state funding shortfalls

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

9, 2019) — With a focus on startups and innovation, Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) remains a powerful job creation and high-tech economic development engine for Pennsylvania, according to the latest independent economic analysis of the organization. billion between 2012 and 2016. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.

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SoftBank sinks $200M into Andela, propels company into unicorn territory

TechCrunch

While he doesn’t have specific acquisition targets at the moment, Johnson did say Andela was looking for talent networks to expand geographically or in terms of client and talent bases, as well as technology to enable it to better source and access talent while also managing delivery.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Their foci include addressing environmental sustainability, racial and gender equity, economic development concerns, etc. Congratulations! Echoing Green is a foundation that distinguishes transformational leaders via its fellowships.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Their foci include addressing environmental sustainability, racial and gender equity, economic development concerns, etc. Congratulations! Echoing Green is a foundation that distinguishes transformational leaders via its fellowships.

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The Innovation Imperative for the New Administration

Revolution

When President Trump won in 2016, I was not shocked like others. As co-chair of the National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, I’ve partnered with founders, investors, and economic development leaders to improve pathways to entrepreneurship. We need more policymakers looking out for small tech.