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  1. LVstartup Releases Latest Issue About Regional Start-ups and Entrepreneurs

    The September issue of LVstartup, a monthly e-newsletter about entrepreneurship and start-ups in the Lehigh Valley, has been released by LVEDC’s Entrepreneurship Council of the Lehigh Valley. The newest edition spotlights BFTP client, Viddler, and contains stories about the Southside Bethlehem KIZ; a team of Lehigh University students winning a national competition for their diagnostic device for HIV treatment Continue Reading…

  2. How will globalization continue to change the U.S.?

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange 2015 event featured futurist Michael Rogers as the keynote speaker. Rogers addressed the virtualization of America and the world, the Internet of Things, and what the digital lifestyle means for business. See his insights at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmalrN6Wc3M

  3. Are we becoming less effective in our ‘always on’ world?

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange 2015 event featured futurist Michael Rogers as the keynote speaker. Rogers addressed the virtualization of America and the world, the Internet of Things, and what the digital lifestyle means for business. See his insights at: http://bit.ly/1CNelqk

  4. How can a leader prepare for the future?

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange 2015 event featured futurist Michael Rogers as the keynote speaker. Rogers addressed the virtualization of America and the world, the Internet of Things, and what the digital lifestyle means for business. See his insights at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqhIkBTuYMI

  5. Why is it important to think about the future?

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange 2015 event featured futurist Michael Rogers as the keynote speaker. Rogers addressed the virtualization of America and the world, the Internet of Things, and what the digital lifestyle means for business. See his insights at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITEFEXrqRpg

  6. As machines begin to communicate with each other more, how will our world change?

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange 2015 event featured futurist Michael Rogers as the keynote speaker. Rogers addressed the virtualization of America and the world, the Internet of Things, and what the digital lifestyle means for business. See his insights at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaVADroLGXU

  7. Pitching Big or Pitching Small?

    Ralph Kramden was always pitching BIG. There must be a dozen episodes in which he dreams up a new way to make a financial killing. And when he pitches those ideas to his pal Norton or to his boss Mr. Marshall, he’s pitching them big. He never seemed to struggle with the presentation issue that Continue Reading…

  8. Ben Franklin Client LifeAire Systems Founder Presents at TEDxLehighRiver

    Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow shares a personal and professional journey that ultimately led to the genesis of a revolutionary air purification technology by LifeAire Systems. View: http://youtu.be/3lJtqWOO6G4.

  1. If a PowerPoint is Bad, it’s the Messenger, Not the Medium

    Many have wished for and striven for the death of the powerpoint presentation.  I have always disagreed with this point of view.  There is no doubt that most power point decks are terrible and yes, should be killed.  However, it isn’t “Power Point” that is the problem, it’s the author!  Power Point is fine canvas Continue Reading…

  2. Reinventing Your Career

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange 2014 event featured keynote speaker Jeff Hoffman, who presented New Rules of Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Success. See his insights at: http://youtu.be/Kc15HI6aGE8

  3. Leveraging Digital Distribution

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange 2014 event featured keynote speaker Jeff Hoffman, who presented New Rules of Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Success. See his insights at: http://youtu.be/3-u_BEYl1Ug  

  4. Every Business is an “L” Business

    Ain’t talking ’bout love. Ah, the “L” word. No, not “love”. The other “L” word. You know the one…the one that puts startup founders into an internal rage. The one that signals to the founder that the person using the word finds their business less than exciting. When someone refers to the founder’s business as Continue Reading…

  5. How Do You Managing the Pace of Change

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange 2014 event featured keynote speaker Jeff Hoffman, who presented New Rules of Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Success. See his insights at: http://youtu.be/QOueTx8bjB8  

  6. Being Small is Not a Strategy for Beating Your Competition

    Always assume your competition is further ahead than you think. A meaningful percentage of my startup clients have no respect for their competition.  Too many first-time founders have bought the story that big existing companies in their space are too slow to be a competitive threat.  Or that “existing competitors aren’t as nimble as we’re able to Continue Reading…

  7. The Importance of Commitment to Excellence

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange 2014 event featured keynote speaker Jeff Hoffman, who presented New Rules of Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Success. See his insights at:  http://youtu.be/ydVP6cgjkYY

  8. Energy and Attitude Critical to Achieving Goals

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners iXchange 2014 event featured keynote speaker Jeff Hoffman, who presented New Rules of Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Success. See his insights at: http://youtu.be/UhUHrnpKenY