Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Central, PA December 6, 2024 Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) proudly concluded its Fall 2024 TechCelerator Bootcamp by providing up to $10,000 in prize awards to promising entrepreneurs from the region. We are deeply grateful for his contributions and will truly miss him.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2020

Remote Work and Education Support. Businesses that provide this enabling technology and equipment can capitalize on this with special pricing and promotions. Physical and Mental Health Apps. Virtual Health Services. Perhaps the most-dire need during the COVID-19 outbreak is for virtual health services.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 27, 2020

Today, our economic competitiveness in the world is in serious jeopardy—and our ability to turn economic output into the health and wellbeing of our citizens has already slipped. We would have never gotten the iPhone and mobile technology would probably be at least five years behind where it is today, if not more.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In a recent board meeting, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) proudly unveiled its latest investments in six exceptional tech enterprises situated in central and northern Pennsylvania, totaling $725,000. The post Ben Franklin Technology Partners Sparks Innovation with Six Strategic Investments!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 18, 2020

“During this time, we also discovered a huge opportunity to build on our customer experience even further by building an educational series of emails to bring more value to our clients. We’ve since built out a full personalised in-depth education series targeted to each client’s concerns—all by linking our CRM to Mailchimp”, Tomte says.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A decade later she announces that the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health raised a $125 million Series F funding round—supporting its next stage of growth and expansion of services. MMB combines the best of a carve-out fertility benefit with virtual care and health coaching.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

A number of healthcare disparities exist for Black people in America, but they can oftentimes go unaddressed due to the lack of education and understanding among medical professionals. Spora Health , which launches today for patients in Virginia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Florida, aims to fix that. Image Credits: Spora Health.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Lorna Mitchell is head of Developer Relations at Aiven , a software company that combines the best open source technologies with cloud infrastructure. With World Mental Health Day just behind us, I thought about how the tech industry can be a difficult place to stay mentally well. Education says you care.

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Founder Bounty

JANUARY 30, 2025

The world is more interconnected than ever, with technology and consumer preferences evolving at lightning speed. Below, we explore several industries that show promising potential, driven by trends such as technological advancements, sustainability, and changing consumer behavior.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2020

Displaced workers across the world are seeking ways to earn money online from the safety of their homes while health safety measures are in effect. The education level required for the job will depend on the role you’re hiring for. Experienced. Tech-Savvy.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2022

Mantra Health , a digital mental health startup focused on young adults, has raised $22 million in Series A funding led by VMG Partners. The round includes new investors New Market Venture Partners, Elements Health Ventures, 14W and Alumni Ventures.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The cohort members offer a range of disruptive technologies across industries such as Climate Tech, Green Tech, Retail, Healthcare, FinTech, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Consumer, and Travel – with many incorporating AI and sustainability into their products and services. Twelve U.S.-based

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Contributed by Gordy Bal, social entrepreneur on a mission to regenerate the planet, shift the current dysfunctional education system and end human suffering. . We see ourselves as deeply connected to the universe, in tune with nature, co-existing with exponential technology and leading from a place of love.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2022

” Incredible Health is dubbing 2021 a “milestone” year in performance, with the startup clocking up a more than 500% increase in revenue. Commenting on its Series B in a statement, Jamison Hill , partner at Base10 Partners, added: “Incredible Health is an exciting addition to the Advancement Initiative portfolio.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 24, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Seventeen companies located in central and northern PA recently received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners that will allow them to further develop and commercialize new products, processes, or software applications. www.arbitratorintelligence.com. www.boostpoint.com. www.erapeutics.com. www.ocunova.com.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2021

Enter Elektra Health , a women’s health technology company startup that raised $3.75 million in seed funding to continue developing its platform that provides evidence-based care, education and a community for women going through the various stages of menopause. The program will open completely to the public in 2022. “We

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Impact Hub

MARCH 14, 2020

Climate change education is central in making people sensitive to the global epidemic currently underway. The climate literacy framework guides the governments affiliated to the United Nations on how to introduce climate change and sustainable development goals in education curricula. Climate literacy requires a practical education.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

Record Research Funding, National Competitiveness Among the most striking achievements is Arizonas new record of $368 million in annual National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding for 2024. They are part of a broader state innovation ecosystem that spans technology, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and health tech.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2010

We held a 90-minute demo session where 150 of LA’s VC’s and senior technology executives watched the LPLA V2 group present in small groups of 12-15 each. The company combines high-quality information about genetics, with tools that use family health history to help identify personal disease risk.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

During one of the earliest conversations I had with Dr. Ryan Dennis, CEO of Linear Health Sciences, he told me that he was living his dream. Dennis’ own words, gained so many educational benefits from being surrounded by people who were different and diverse? i2E was the lead investor in Linear Health’s first two capital rounds.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It’s critical to replace bonding activities from in-person office culture with bonding activities designed for a virtual format, through the wonders of digital technology. Educate your employees on the changes, provide them with ample time to prepare themselves, and seek their buy-in for reintegration into an office-based culture.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Moreover, that figure doesn’t reflect millions more who have either left the labor force or remain underemployed, working part-time or in unskilled positions that don’t utilize their education and work experience. Most of the technology industry is notoriously apolitical. As The Economist put it, comparing U.S.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Microalgae, a sustainable substance rich in health benefits, is another promising area of development. Future approaches will require serious investment in IP, technology, and R&D but at the end of day, what will continue to matter most is taste. I bet alternative proteins will achieve price parity in the next couple of years.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 31, 2025

VideaHealths advanced AI technology offers a solution by streamlining workflows, improving patient case acceptance, and enhancing provider satisfaction. We invest in technology companies that can transform healthcare delivery. In addition to its healthcare-focused innovations, VideaHealth is also making waves in dental education.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

AUGUST 2, 2020

Today I am launching a series of columns based on discussions with thought leaders from across Oklahoma — individuals in various industries, in private and public sectors, in non-profits and education, and more. We never want to get away from the level of service the front desk provides, but we do want to use technology where it is positive.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Contributed by Verne Harnish, founder of EO and founder and CEO of Gazelles, a global executive education and coaching company with over 150 coaching partners on six continents. Together with Daniel Marcos (EO Austin), Verne is co-founder of Growth Institute , which provides online executive education based on the Scaling Up methodology.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 13, 2021

Now with digital health services like those offered by our portfolio companies Brave and Nurx , the doctors are seeing the patients from their homes (or wherever they are). I realize that not all jobs lend themselves to this approach. But maybe more than you think. Take doctors. We used to have to go see doctors in their offices.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

There was what seemed like an endless stream of bombshell announcements for four months: Alphabet’s Waymo unit filed a lawsuit against Uber claiming that a former Waymo employee, Anthony Levandowski, stole secrets related to autonomous vehicle technology. Some people don’t like to take responsibility for their own s.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 4, 2020

They mean that the health care that a black person has matters as much as the health care we have. They mean that the education a black person has matters as much as our education. They mean that the food a black person eats matters as much as the food we eat.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

Georgia (2nd): Georgia ranks second on WalletHubs list, thanks to its affordable cost of living, competitive corporate tax rates, and access to a highly educated workforce. Utahs young, educated workforce and entrepreneurial spirit furthers its attractiveness for startups.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Phable, a three-year-old health tech startup that is serving patients with chronic illnesses in India, has raised $12 million in a new financing round as it looks to scale in the world’s second most populated nation. Does early-stage health tech need more ‘patient’ capital?

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Tomasz Tunguz

MARCH 24, 2020

For those with non-urgent conditions, telemedicine provides triage and care without risking the health of others. Another question I’ve been wondering is about US college education. In a related vein, my partner Alex suggested to me that telemedicine will become normalized. In tandem, security software spend is sure to grow.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2022

Mental health is a delicate space, and not something to be taken lightly. Image Credits: Happy Health. Mental health is, understandably, a kind of wearable holy grail. Who wouldn’t want to just pop on a ring to get a clearer picture of their mental health? Image Credits: Happy Health. I’m not a branding expert.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 7, 2024

Transforming Mental Health: An Exclusive Interview with Tanuj Sharma, CEO of Kana, the AI Co-pilot for Mental Healthcare I had the pleasure of interviewing Tanuj Sharma, Co-founder & CEO of Kana , who aims to revolutionize the accessibility and effectiveness of mental healthcare by leveraging ethical AI and data.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 16, 2016

Osmo produces games, drawing tools and educational toys (most recently a game called “Coding” that can teach children as young as four to program using physical tiles to teach logic.) I remember how much emotional pressure this put on my wife wondering whether she was doing something wrong or if it was affecting his health.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

If you’re about to outlay thousands of dollars for education, health equipment, digital cameras or anything else of value you often want to talk with somebody to understand detailed specs and the terms & conditions. We can technology enable offline advertising. These purchases are more complex in nature.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Based in Bangladesh, Maya is dedicated to making it easier for women to get healthcare, especially for sensitive issues like reproductive and mental health. She began Maya with the goal of providing trustworthy health information, but quickly realized that the site’s visitors needed more support. million in seed funding.

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