Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

. “Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.” For nearly 40 years, Ben Franklin has been providing investment capital, business support services, and operational assistance to emerging tech startups and small manufacturers. cnp.benfranklin.org/techcelerator.

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Revolution

MARCH 24, 2020

In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, it has been encouraging to see businesses and individuals around the world step up and support affected communities. Are you working at a daycare or supporting students at home due to closures? In the face of uncertainty and confusion, it’s inspiring to see these efforts come together.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

After rigorous evaluation, six outstanding contenders have emerged, each presenting groundbreaking solutions in diverse fields. Good Things Growing, founded by Joshua Zucal (Emporium, PA): Good Things Growing focuses on biochar production, presenting a dynamic solution for soil remediation and holistic health enhancement.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With a minimum investment of $7,000 and additional units in increments of $5,500, SDAC is ideal for new angel investors who want to gain hands-on experience and learn via workshops, meetings, and presentations. SDAC is about community building as much as portfolio expansion. It’s inclusive, transparent, and welcoming.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 30, 2013

I hope you’ll consider clicking that link and making even a small KickStarter contribution to support arts & innovation. It is Nikolas Tesla pitching a VC firm. Yet no matter what side of the table you sit on within the technology community you are going to be faced with very similar situations that test your moral compass.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 12, 2019

With funding support from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority and business mentors provided by Ben Franklin and Gannon’s Small Business Development Center, the local entrepreneurs behind these startups have been participating in Ben Franklin’s business startup accelerator, the Tech Celererato r@Erie. If not, you soon will!

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The inaugural MidAmerica Cup competition empowered high school students to form teams, develop a product, conduct market research, formulate financial projections, and present a comprehensive business plan to potential investors.” The team also cinched first place in the Best Business Plan and Best Pitch Presentation categories.

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Gust

JULY 12, 2012

In all four countries we met passionate entrepreneurs who were eager to discuss their exciting startups, as well as angel investors looking to support them. The following day, I delivered a four hour workshop on capital sources and pitch strategies for fifteen entrepreneurs in the Propel program.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 18, 2024

From these proposals, 15 candidates will be selected to attend and present at Pitch Day during the Charmalot Annual User Conference, to be held Aug. “The CharmHealth Innovation Challenge 2023 was a tremendous opportunity to present HealMed Solutions to a panel of clinicians and venture capitalists,” said Nidhi Goel, M.D.,

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 10, 2024

We provide jobs that help drive the economy, give back to local communities , and create sustainability practices that support climate neutrality to make our world a better place. Entrepreneurs change the world. Entrepreneurs also save lives. Dave is alive and well today thanks to a living liver donation in 2019.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Global Community Zone & Insights on Startup Growth The newly introduced zone featured booths and presentations from 18 participating teams, offering insights into Korea’s startup ecosystem’s global openness through a policy proposal presentation.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

LANCASTER, PA – On Tuesday, November 12, 2019 six local tech-entrepreneurs made pitch presentations to a panel of judges for a chance to win up to $10,000. The audience of more than 70 people who attended also had the opportunity to vote for their favorite pitch. appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2021

It’s a safe space to have frank discussions, share woes and triumphs, and get support through it all. Monthly sessions share best practices, resources and cover everything from marketing, presentations, ghostwriting, publishing tips, pitching–any and everything related to promoting authors and speakers. MyEO Education.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 20, 2019

On March 14, 2019, they each made a graduation “pitch” to a team of judges from the surrounding area. The graduation pitch events are attended by not only the friends and families of the presenters – but also community partners, local dignitaries, economic development professionals, other startups, and potential investors.

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Y Combinator

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

My first YC Demo Day was in Summer of 2008, where my startup and twenty-one others anxiously pitched a room full of investors on what we’d been working so hard to build. 75% of the companies presenting today started with no revenue on day one of YC. YC is a community. 81% had never raised a dime. Apply here.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

We’re just about two weeks away from launching TC Sessions: Space 2020 , our first focused foray into early-stage space startups and the essential satellite industries that support them. You’ll hear from and engage with the top minds, makers and investors in the space community. Pitch, pitch, pitch.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 1, 2023

In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship and with funding support provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission , Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ recent BIG IDEA competition targeted the counties of Cameron, Elk, Forest, McKean and Warren. – Intros, Pitches, and Judging 4:30 – 6 p.m.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 1, 2023

In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship , and with funding support provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission , Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ recent BIG IDEA competition targeted the counties of Cameron, Elk, Forest, McKean, and Warren. – Intros, Pitches and Judging 4:30 – 6 p.m.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The eight finalists selected will make their pitch to a panel of judges on November 21, 2019 at the North Central PA LaunchBox. Come out and support these innovators, but stay for the fun, catered networking reception that follows. The post Join Us On November 21, 2019 For Ben Franklin’s $50,000 BIG IDEA Pitch Event!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2023

It is a spirit that has contributed to the personal development of some of the world’s finest entrepreneurs making a true impact on companies, communities, and families across the globe. I flew to Washington, DC, and sat down with Warren, then-EO Director Bob Strade, and Ben Richter (who also had a programme to pitch to Warren).

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 23, 2019

ERIE, PA – At a standing room only event on August 21, 2019 in Knowledge Park at Penn State Erie, five entrepreneurs, who had been participating in an intensive, ten-week startup program, made pitches to a panel of local judges in hopes of taking home a cash prize of $10,000. About the Ben Franklin Tech Celerator @Erie.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In addition to the $50,000, on pitch day, audience members who will be attending via Zoom, will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite presentation in the $2,500 People’s Choice Award sponsored by Cargas.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2023

Participants collectively held over 30 presentations, talking about everything from travel hacks to fertility 101 to date night planning. And, beatboxing aside, Mohnot did manage take away a professional learning from the time management presentation: hire another EA. Pitch decks and term sheets welcome too. No pitches, please.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When facing the challenges of starting a business, a founder needs to be resourceful—and that includes having a network of contacts who are supportive and available to help. Seek out industry associations, taking advantage of community events such as conferences, workshops, training opportunities, and more.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2022

We’ve come up with a bunch of exciting changes this year, in part to celebrate a return to live events but, more importantly, to deepen and expand our support for the global early-stage startup community. Here’s what’s new at Disrupt this year. Startup Battlefield 200: Startup Battlefield is expanding!

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

The event agenda features interactive presentations that cover a range of essential topics like fundraising, operations, growth, product-market fit, product management and more. Attendees say: “Early Stage 2020 provided a rich, bootcamp experience with premier founders, VCs and startup community experts. The TC Early Stage Pitch-Off.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The real super power of ecosystem mapping is how the mapping process and the actual map are used by the community as a catalyst to collaboratively strengthen the ecosystem. Most obviously, ecosystem maps can serve as a resource guide for entrepreneurs in the community. There are many benefits to ecosystem mapping.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

This event, heralded as the industry’s flagship, convenes a diverse community of new and experienced angel investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurial minds to explore critical topics and trends in angel investing. She is an entrepreneur who supports entrepreneurs!

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You have just 48 hours left to secure an early-bird ticket to TC Sessions: Space 2020 , a two-day virtual conference dedicated to early-stage space startups and the community that supports them. Here’s a hot opportunity — each exhibiting startup gets five minutes to pitch live to Session attendees. PT) and save $100.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 16, 2024

Coordinated by Delaware Prosperity Partnership and innovation-supporting partners from throughout the Delaware business community and beyond, Startup302 launched in 2020 and has provided $643,000 in funding to 37 ventures since the first finals in 2021. Thanks to sponsors, there is no charge to enter.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 2, 2021

“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Identify Potential Allies.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 9, 2023

In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, and with funding support provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ recent $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest targeted the counties of Cameron, Elk, McKean, Warren located in the PA WILDS. Winners Announced in PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest!

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

TThe Incubator aims to cultivate a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering tailored support and resources to women-led startups. During the program, up to 20 female founders from 10 early-stage impactful startups will participate in a series of masterclasses, mentoring sessions, and pitching exercises.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 9, 2024

Salto Aceleradora: empowering Black women entrepreneurs The impactful journey of Salto Aceleradora, a programme dedicated to accelerating and supporting small businesses, particularly those led by Black women in Florianópolis and São Paulo.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

CLF has seen (and been honored to support) real magic coming together when founders and cultural leaders build upon shared passions, interests, and strategic goals. Remember, a warm introduction or direct contact with the individual or their closest decision makers (such as managers and/or lawyers) can set the stage for a successful pitch.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 10, 2021

ERIE, PA – In 2020, when Dr. Jeffrey Vaitekunas made his investment pitch presentation to Ben Franklin Technology Partners, he began with some very somber facts. Every year, more people die from blood clots than from breast cancer and traffic accidents combined.

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Revolution

JANUARY 19, 2021

For many of those cities– who have been laying the foundational bricks of innovation and entrepreneurship in their communities for the last decade or more?—?this So the oft-elusive “elevator pitch” is instead replaced with a shorthand: “we are the Uber for X.” “We We are the Facebook for Y.” “We We are the Google of Gen Z.”

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