Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 2, 2024

These eight finalists, all located around Erie Pennsylvania, have innovative ideas that they will be working to enhance over the next 10 weeks, with help from Ben Franklin’s experienced business coaches. The sturdy construction also allows hunters to have a safe hold when they are climbing in and out of a stand.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. How to Tell Your TAM: Dayna Grayson from Construct Capital invests in the rebuilding of the most foundational and broken industries of our economy.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

Entrepreneurs seek to find the right investor and to make the best pitch when the opportunity comes Entrepreneurs start their companies with great passion and big dreams. If the founder does not yet have a team, they may have individuals in their pitch deck who will join the venture once funding is achieved.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2021

Interestingly, the conversation revealed that Wong declined an invitation to do a virtual pitch and insisted on an in-person meeting. She was one of the few or maybe the only CEO who ever stood up to pitch the entire team,” said Siniscalco. How Retail Zipline’s Series A pitch deck ticked every box for Emergence Capital.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

As part of my role as a partner of HealthInc, I sit on the jury for the startup competition in which 20 finalists pitch their ventures, with 10 then selected to enter the program. Listen to constructive criticism, and learn from useful feedback, but always carry a dignified bearing. Keep it simple, stupid (KISS). Keep it short.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. How to Tell Your TAM: Dayna Grayson from Construct Capital invests in the rebuilding of the most foundational and broken industries of our economy.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

There are two types of startups: replicative and innovative. In contrast, an innovative startup must establish a business model or develop and introduce a product that has yet to be proven. In contrast, an innovative startup must establish a business model or develop and introduce a product that has yet to be proven.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

PR isn''t a one shot deal--it''s about constructing a story that will evolve over time. Why not profile the most innovative buildings or the people who are behind modernizing the processes and infrastructure at famous addresses? You launch to the public, announce a funding, and then what? Get them to be your advocates by being theirs.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 17, 2023

Within the corporate world, Jason has built and led teams in strategic planning, market intelligence, and innovation at large genomics, biopharma, and medtech companies such as Illumina, Amgen, and Becton Dickinson. One of the motivations behind this move was the observation that Austin was transforming into the next innovation powerhouse.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 2, 2022

Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. From recruiting talented people to join your mission and share your vision to constructing a pitch deck narrative that pulls the future forward, capturing both imaginations and capital.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

Investors like Clara Brenner (Urban Innovation Fund), Quin Garcia (Autotech Ventures) and Rachel Holt (Construct Capital) — all of whom will grace our virtual stage. Schedule virtual product demos, pitch investors or recruit new talent.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 25, 2023

What is a fresh innovation in venture land, however, is building a new fund or firm in public. How can founders construct an investor pool that reflects their values? Nailing TAM for both external pitching and internal planning is no small feat. And that’s no diss: Raising capital is tough, and building a brand is no sin.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 27, 2023

These eight finalists are all developing new products, processes, and solutions that are highly innovative and scalable. Nuclear Applications (Eric Schwarz, Lancaster County): Construct and operate a new Flow Loop at Penn State’s reactor. Over the past ten years, the program has helped create dozens of new tech startups.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 25, 2020

This week, our team had the difficult job of identifying just six finalists from all the applications received from the region’s emerging tech-entrepreneurs, innovators, and small manufacturers.

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2022

While legacy sectors like transportation and energy have embraced new tech, innovation in the construction industry has been slow to take hold. Even though many large construction firms manage internal R&D units, more than a third of employees say they’re reluctant to adopt new technology. of the U.S.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 29, 2023

It can be tempting to use lofty language, but we’ve found it more constructive to focus the conversation on traction. We helped them refine their pitch to emphasize not only the innovation but also the market potential, scalability, and revenue model. Tobias Liebsch , Co-Founder, Fintalent.io

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

VCs are bullish on European innovation : Continuing our look into the deep tech in Europe , venture investors remain optimistic about where the continent is heading. We have notes up on cyberattacks and companies in Ukraine. Obviously war is not our editorial remit, but we’d be remiss to not note how it impacts the world we cover.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2022

“It makes sense for us to be more thoughtful than we already were with regard to portfolio construction and make sure we are not over-levered in any one vintage or ‘company stage’ pricing, e.g., 2021, pre-product, pre-revenue,” he said. So how are these first-time fund managers going to fare?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2022

“It makes sense for us to be more thoughtful than we already were with regard to portfolio construction and make sure we are not over-levered in any one vintage or ‘company stage’ pricing, e.g., 2021, pre-product, pre-revenue,” he said. So how are these first-time fund managers going to fare?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

. “ Business model creativity and finding ways to change user behavior with new models is just as important if not more important than the technology innovation itself.” ” Zullo said his firm pitched David Energy on leading the round after years of looking for a commercial renewable energy startup.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2023

While she is opening up a $5 million allocation to accredited investors outside her network, she said from a portfolio construction standpoint: she’s not necessarily looking for “diamonds in the rough” or a specific diversity quota. “I I plan to invest in men and women and everything in between.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

.” Here’s who she interviewed: Clara Brenner, co-founder and managing partner, Urban Innovation Fund. Rachel Holt, co-founder and general partner, Construct Capital. Natalia Quintero and Rachel Haot, Transit Innovation Partnership/Transit Tech Lab. Shawn Carolan, partner, Menlo Ventures. Dave Clark, partner, Expa.

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Startup Blogpost

JANUARY 5, 2024

When the idea of starting a business is pitched, it is human nature to get excited about it, but when the actual work begins, team members may slack off and fade away. Establish a feedback loop where team members receive constructive feedback on their performance. – The plan for today.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 5, 2013

But do we need government playing the same exact role when loosely constructed networks can serve that same purpose. Being on the forefront of digital innovation here doesn''t just mean wifi and it doesn''t just mean apps hackathons. Enter Airbnb. It makes NYC stays a lot easier.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 30, 2023

Formstack alongside All Stage & Zapier allows us to solicit pitch meetings dates from founders, for deal leads to request SPV creation, for members to refer new members. clipr transcribes and categorizes the content of our pitch meeting video recordings. Zoom is our platform of choice for pitch meetings and internal meetings.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The consistency of it provides constructive pressure to continuously find inputs and inspiration. It’s a little thing that can change momentum when you get a tough pitch to hit. So for anyone thinking about starting a blog, don’t worry about how many people read it. Don’t worry about what to write.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship. Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For J.M.Kaplan Innovation Prize. “The Innovation Prize seeks out innovators who are spearheading transformative early-stage projects in the fields of the environment, heritage conservation, and social justice. Google AI for Social Good.

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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

The Act, which allocates $2 billion to states under the “Innovation and Startups Equity Investment Program,” enables investors in undercapitalized regions to leverage federal dollars into startup investments. Senators led by Amy Klobuchar introduced the New Business Preservation Act to incentivize venture capital formation around the country.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Speakers include Techstars’ Kerty Levy , Construct Capital’s Dayna Grayson and NFX’s James Currier. slide A decade of fintech failures: 4 innovations that didn’t live up to the hype Silicon Valley goes to war 5 buyer red flags to look for during the M&A process Chat next week, N Tech’s next great mafia? Book your pass ASAP!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 21, 2019

All the finalists did a great job pitching their concepts, and I’m sure it was hard to narrow the field down to just two winners. Many thanks to our judges for their time and expertise.”.

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FundersClub

JUNE 1, 2017

" Christopher Steiner of FundersClub discusses why most people at big companies aren't incentivized to take risks, even calculated ones, in " Big Companies Aren't Geared For Innovation. " Courtney Rogin of Mattermark introduces two data points that help sales teams with territory planning: revenue range and U.S.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The goal was to all sit in one room and exchange knowledge and experiences, with the aim of constructing implementable on the ground solutions to the climate challenges facing Sudan. PITCH: The solution was well presented and clearly outlines the why, how, and what of the idea. Out of the 212 applicants, 30 participants were selected.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

In the late 90’s he saw the internet boom and helped start IronPlanet.com, a construction equipment marketplace that is nearing an IPO. How did the experience of pitching Iron Planet to investors affect you as a VC? (5:00 5:00 – 5:55). Yes it gives him an appreciation for anyone who puts themselves on the line risking rejection.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 25, 2013

I wanted someone who was experimenting with computer controlled LEDs as an art form to feel part of the community as well--which is why I started referring to it as the "Innovation Community". Anyone who was doing something new and cutting edge should feel connected to each other--whether or not they are building a venture backed startup.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship. The Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy is inviting applications to its one-year fellowship program, open to lawyers, technologists, artists, policymakers, academics, and innovators of all kinds. Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For J.M.Kaplan Innovation Prize. “The

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

I was WAY off between my book research about what the engineering & construction market would want (my first company) and what they actually wanted. The next mistake people make is to hire people who have “done it before&# in your field and from a big-name innovator in your field. And you need to watch them pitch.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

Eva Doss, President and CEO at The Launch Place, elaborated, “We had multiple organizations in the region that were providing specific services to entrepreneurs and small businesses: business counseling, seminars, workshops, investment capital, pitch competitions, networking events, etc. Patience is key.

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