The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $875,000 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with seven early-stage technology companies. BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply technology Continue Reading ...

Pennsylvania’s Ben Franklin Technology Partners Poised to Play Vital Role in Federal “Startup America” Initiative–A 28-year track record successfully launching new technology companies in Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA, February 1, 2011:  As Pennsylvania’s premier network of regionally-based seed investment funds for innovative startups, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) deliver on the very Continue Reading ...

“Entrepreneur” is not merely a synonym for the founder of a start-up company. Entrepreneurship is a state of mind, an attitude, sometimes an innate drive. Entrepreneurship is the capacity to identify and actively seek unmet needs in the market; the expertise and passion to create the products or services that respond to those needs; the willingness to tolerate and embrace risk; and the personal motivation and stamina to work tremendously long and hard to bring the dream to fruition. Continue Reading ...