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The Power of Wonder
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/mNM0XgOJ_50
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Real Business Incubators Build Business
My research team just finished a study of 224 university incubator clients matched up over time with 224 non-incubator companies in the same industry sector, started at the same time, in the same geographical area. The university incubator firms did better when it came to employee growth while in the program and continued to grow Continue Reading…
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Hey! Are You Trying To Be Some Kinda Whys Guy?
As a CEO will you continue to articulate your “WHY” as effectively as you did when you were merely a Founder? You may already be familiar with Simon Sinek’s perspective on the fundamental reason why some companies succeed and some companies fail. If you are not, you’re missing an important business thought and I’m Continue Reading…
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How Can a Leader Inspire Invention?
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: https://nep.benfranklin.org/can-leader-inspire-innovation/
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Build Your Companies….With Good Boards
Each board is different…choose carefully and use correctly Most of the new founders I’ve ever met roll their eyes when I suggest that they form an advisory board. One of the main reasons people found their own companies is to have supreme magisterial control over their empire. They certainly don’t want the obligation of reporting Continue Reading…
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Staff’s determination ‘lights’ up tech event
Lehigh Valley Business reporter Stacy Wescoe humorously blogs on how lighting up the ixchange centerpieces is a metaphor for the work of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Read more: http://www.lvb.com/article/20140507/TALK/140509912
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Ben Franklin President and CEO Chad Paul Interviewed in Verve Social Magazine
Read More: http://www.vervesocialmag.com/creating-jobs-with-ben-franklin-technology-partners-of-northeastern-pennsylvania/
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Ben Franklin TechVentures and Clients Featured on PBS Focus
Ben Franklin alumnus Bio Med Sciences and client Cerora, with Ben Franklin TechVentures® Manager Wayne Barz, were featured in a recent PBS TV39 Focus – Tech Talk. View here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFIXT9P1dYM&feature=c4-overview&list=UU3214hQT2IVJ4am0d76kx0Q
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Ben Franklin CEO Chad Paul Featured Economic Development Leader
Earning the support of governors and general assemblies for three decades is quite an accomplishment for a state-funded economic development organization, and speaks to the value we bring in developing Pennsylvania’s economy. Read More: http://www.lvb.com/article/20140106/LVB01/301039986/Behind-the-List-with-Chad-Paul-President-and-CEO-of-Ben-Franklin-Technology-Partners
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Ben Franklin client Saladax at Forefront of Customized Medication
There is a growing realization that enabling physicians to take a personalized approach to treatment decisions can dramatically improve clinical outcomes, reduce adverse-drug related events, and improve patients’ quality of life. Read more. Saladax – Bethlehem Co at Forefront of Customized Medication 12-9-13
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Crowdfunding, Action Video and Body Temperature… Oh My!
Blog on Lehigh Valley Tech’s Startup Weekend event that was held November 15-17 at Ben Franklin TechVentures. The event winner, Impatient, advanced to the Ben Franklin Venture Idol event held on November 21. Read more.
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Assessing Your Competitive Landscape…It’s a Forest Out There
It’s easier to find the path when you see the whole forest. I’m finally going to get a business plan pet peeve off my chest and onto your shoulders. I’ve decided that I’ve read my last business plan with a “Competition” section that blithely lists a few direct competitors and a factoid or two about Continue Reading…
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Please Do Not Take This Advice
Advice is cheap…remember that the next time you’re given some. As a start up founder, you have a responsibility to yourself, your co-founders and your fledgling company to seek out the best advice you can about how to grow and manage your venture. I would advise you to not follow any of it. Well, I Continue Reading…
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i xchange Keynote Speaker Todd Buchholz: What Should Entrepreneurs be Thinking About Now?
In his Ben Franklin i xchange keynote on May 7, 2013, speaker Todd Buchholz presented Competing in a Chaotic Economy, in which he described why we need competition to keep us going and going strong. Buchholz shared his insights on other topics with us in this series. Click here to view the video.
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i xchange Keynote Speaker Todd Buchholz: Economic Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
In his Ben Franklin i xchange keynote on May 7, 2013, speaker Todd Buchholz presented Competing in a Chaotic Economy, in which he described why we need competition to keep us going and going strong. Buchholz shared his insights on other topics with us in this series. Click her to view the video.
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i xchange Keynote Speaker Todd Buchholz: Entrepreneurs and Changing Demographics
In his Ben Franklin i xchange keynote on May 7, 2013, speaker Todd Buchholz presented Competing in a Chaotic Economy, in which he described why we need competition to keep us going and going strong. Buchholz shared his insights on other topics with us in this series. Click here to view the video.
