Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 19, 2021

Manage All of Your Crazy Ideas and Review Them Each Quarter Like most entrepreneurs, I have no shortage of ideas. It’s frustrating when I see entrepreneurs jump on the same old business bandwagon with no real positioning as to how their company is different from the rest. When Opportunity Knocks, Scrutinize It.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 23, 2022

On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, beginning at 2:00 PM, the teams pitched their business concepts to a panel of independent judges for a cash prize of up to $10,000! In addition, the zoom audience members had the opportunity to vote for their favorite presentation and award a cash prize of $1,000 in the People’s Choice Award.

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TechCrunch

JULY 7, 2022

It’s playing a really clever card: trying to make rapid financing available to climate entrepreneurs in a win 4 situation — where investors, the startups, society and the environment all win. Today, I’m delighted to present the deck the company used to raise its financing. Slides in this deck. Cover slide. Team slide.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 18, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, PA – On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, The Tech Celerator @StateCollege, a partnership with Invent Penn State that has helped create more than 130 new startups, hosted a zoom pitch event. Thanks to everyone’s cooperation we were able to not only host the weekly sessions via Zoom, but to also present the final pitches virtually.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

On Tuesday, November 30, 2021 beginning at 2:00 PM, the teams will pitch their business concepts to a panel of independent judges for a cash prize of up to $10,000! In addition, the zoom audience members will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite presentation and award a cash prize of $1,000 in the People’s Choice Award.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Three of the four pitching finalists were women entrepreneurs focusing on health and wellness issues. They introduced “Startup Showcase Live”, a pitch contest for seed and pre-seed startups, competing for a $500,000 investment. It’s encouraging to have our esteemed new investor partners echo that belief.”

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JANUARY 30, 2024

On Wednesday, January 24, the inaugural cohort of startups from i2E’s Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator program presented their groundbreaking innovations during the Bridge2 Demo Day at Sailor & The Dock in Oklahoma City. During Demo Day, attendees heard pitch presentations from five founders who participated in the initial Bridge2 cohort.

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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. appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Through 2021, affiliates have been navigating this new normal, adapting to continuously changing circumstances and looking for creative ways to keep their resource partners and entrepreneurs engaged. Shelby Newsome with Sandhills Entrepreneurship Engagement Network said entrepreneurs in her network are experiencing some burnout.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 15, 2022

On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, beginning at 2:00 PM, the teams pitched their business concepts to a panel of independent judges for a cash prize of $10,000! In addition, the zoom audience members had the opportunity to vote for their favorite presentation and awarded a cash prize of $1,000. What an amazing group of entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 10, 2017

Tom Charman is a “studentrepreneur,” an EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) finalist in 2016 and co-founder and CEO of KOMPAS , a city exploration application helping people discover amazing but little-known adventures hidden in the world’s urban jungles. What lessons or encouragement can you share with other student entrepreneurs?

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 20, 2019

SOMERSET, PA – For the past two months, several tech-entrepreneurs have been participating in a business startup accelerator program, the Tech Celerator @Somerset. On March 14, 2019, they each made a graduation “pitch” to a team of judges from the surrounding area. The post TWO SOMERSET ENTREPRENEURS WON $5,000 IN PITCH COMPETITION!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 10, 2022

Ben Franklin has been offering Pennsylvania entrepreneurs and small manufacturers the opportunity to compete in our risk-free BIG IDEA contests for nearly 20 years. BIG IDEAS GROW IN WILD PLACES! .

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

.” Maggie Horne, Director of the Gannon Small Business Development Center (SBDC), echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of collaborative initiatives like the TechCelerator program in fostering innovation and supporting local entrepreneurs. provides a comprehensive solution for performance measurement and job matching.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series, “ Pitching a VC.&#. I recently wrote a blog post here in which I argued that the best VC meetings are discussions and not sales pitches. Many people agreed and added that even the best sales meetings are also discussions and not pitches. Both presenters are anonymized.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 28, 2021

Business opportunities from this cohort range from the development of sensors that detect the deterioration of foods, pharmaceuticals, and oils; a platform that helps young adults navigate life-transitions; the development of innovative sportswear attire for women; an all-natural weight loss product, and an on-demand healthcare staffing platform.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 9, 2022

The opportunity to win an additional $2,500 in a People’s Choice Award sponsored by CNB Bank. The chance to pitch the business concept for a $10,000 seed grant from Ben Franklin. Stay for a fun networking event, sponsored by Just Realty, following the presentations. A guaranteed seat in an upcoming business accelerator program.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor. Savvy Startup Founder.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Thacker said entrepreneurs should be open to raising as much as possible during the concept phase to make sure they have freedom to tinker and iterate. VCs say there are more startup opportunities to chase in Latin America. VCs say there are more startup opportunities to chase in Latin America. Antonia Rojas, partner, ALLVP.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) exists to help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential. Led by Jan Heybroek, the closed, coached conversations facilitate shared experiences around one presenter’s specific business challenge in a deep-dive presentation format. Business challenge: Scaling a SaaS business.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, PA –Ben Franklin’s Tech Celerator @StateCollege; a partnership with the Invent Penn State initiative, is again offering local entrepreneurs, grad-students, professors, and university researchers its VIRTUAL 10-Week Business Startup Boot Camp. This is a no-cost opportunity! Apply now: [link]. Visit [link].

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2023

Whether you have attended EO’s Leadership Academies or still look forward to the opportunity, the foundation upon which this remarkable programme was built is notable. 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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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 18, 2024

Through the Innovation Challenge, CharmHealth provides a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, students, nonprofits and philanthropists to share groundbreaking ideas with the investors, incubators and partners who can bring them to market and effectively advance care. 23-25, 2024, in Washington, D.C. CEO of CharmHealth.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Are you Ready 2 Pitch? At Impact Hub we are a community and space, offering opportunities for investment, training, networking and providing solutions for innovation and sustainability within the entrepreneurial sector. It connects local entrepreneurs with Salvadoran and international corporate partners and investors.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2011

I believe in this so much that, despite my post advising you to be prepared for the *norm* in VC, I wrote a post about a company that came in for a presentation and never even got the slides out or presented a demo. The “Triple Play&# of VC Presentations. Be ready to map your presentation to their preferred method.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs! Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania is excited to announce the launch of its 10-week business boot camp designed for entrepreneurs or those interested in entrepreneurship. Expand your network and engage with fellow entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2021

Contributed by Hao Lam, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Seattle, Washington, and founder and CEO of Best in Class Education. Members of EO have access to multiple programmes and events to help entrepreneurs grow both personally and professionally. The pandemic hit the education industry hard.

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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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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Marjorie Radlo-Zandi Contributor Share on Twitter Marjorie Radlo-Zandi is an entrepreneur, board member and mentor to startups, and an angel investor who shows early-stage businesses how to build and successfully scale their businesses. Even the most experienced angel investors and VCs can overlook red flags that are not immediately apparent.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

STATE COLLEGE, PA – On December 6, 2018, six emerging tech entrepreneurs will compete for up to $10,000 at the BF TechCelerator’s graduation “pitch” event. A panel of local judges will evaluate the presenters who have been honing their business concepts for the past ten weeks in an intensive business startup accelerator.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 19, 2022

Technology continues to level the playing field for innovators and creatives, providing new opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs must be able to communicate their stories quickly and effectively to investors and consumers alike. Better yet, how do you know if your big idea will connect with anyone else?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2018

As a VC and former entrepreneur let me offer you some advice. The short answer is that you should have multiple versions of your “pitch deck” (a short, visual presentation in Keynote, PPT or similar and shared as a PDF) and each occasion has a specific goal. This is part of a series on how to improve your fund raising game.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Business opportunities from this cohort ranged from a social distance training program for children, crowd-sourcing for authors, a professional podcasting service, transportation supply chain management, a “last-mile” delivery app, and the development of a service that facilitates group connections while on vacation.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

In the 5+ years since CLF was founded, we’ve seen firsthand that these partnerships can produce new ideas, new opportunities, and new shifts in culture faster than operating in silos. All of these things affect how much, when, and to what extent they are open to learning more about available opportunities.

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Gust

AUGUST 19, 2012

As a member of the local Angel group selection committee, I’ve seen a lot of startup presentations to investors, and I’ve never seen one that was too short – maybe short on content, but not short on pages! Every startup needs both a business plan and an investor presentation, completed before you formally approach any investors.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 1, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY – Students from eight Oklahoma schools were awarded $158,000 in cash prizes and scholarships during the 19th annual Entrepreneur’s Cup last week. The Entrepreneur’s Cup is presented by Love’s Travel Stops.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

The summit offers an unparalleled opportunity for learning, networking, and investment discovery, specifically tailored to empower the black entrepreneurial ecosystem. For black founders, this represents an invaluable opportunity to showcase their startups, attract investment, and gain insights into accelerating their company’s growth.

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