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How Can People Prosper in the Future?
At BFTP’s annual iXchange on May 17, 2016, speaker Byron Reese presented a keynote on Bold Optimism, in which he addressed how to spot key technologies and identify the macro factors that will drive innovation. Reese shares his perspectives in an eight-part video series. View part seven on prospering in the future.
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What Is the Difference Between an Optimist and a Pessimist?
At BFTP’s annual iXchange on May 17, 2016, speaker Byron Reese presented a keynote on Bold Optimism, in which he addressed how to spot key technologies and identify the macro factors that will drive innovation. Reese shares his perspectives in an eight-part video series. View part eight on optimism and pessimism.
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US DOE Catalyst Demo Day in Philadelphia on Dec. 10
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are hosting Catalyst Demo Day in Philadelphia on December 10. This is an opportunity for companies in the region to connect with the DOE’s national innovation network and prize competition at the U.S. Department of Energy. The event is free of charge. Read Continue Reading…
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Ben Franklin Venture Idol: November 12 – SOLD OUT
Ben Franklin Venture Idol is a cross between Shark Tank® and American Idol®…but with great food and networking. After earning their way through the afternoon selection process, three technology company entrepreneurs will briefly pitch their start-up companies to investors and attendees. Audience members decide how to “fund” the companies. Keynote presentation by Dr. Kathryn C. Continue Reading…
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Manufacturing Job Seekers: Register Now for Berks Manufacturing Day
Meet 30 manufacturing employers throughout Greater Reading. Event presented by Greater Reading Economic Partnership in recognition of Pennsylvania Manufacturing Week. Saturday, 10/3/15, 8-11 AM. Register: http://careersin2years.com/berks/ Video: http://bit.ly/1MosElQ
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Why is it important to think about the future?
The 2015 Ben Franklin iXchange featured a keynote presentation by futurist Michael Rogers. View Mr. Rogers’ perspectives on “why it is important to think about the future” below.
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How will our world change as machines communicate?
The 2015 Ben Franklin iXchange featured a keynote presentation by futurist Michael Rogers. View Mr. Rogers’ perspectives on “how our world will change as machines communicate” below.
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Are we becoming less effective in our ‘always on’ world?
The 2015 Ben Franklin iXchange featured a keynote presentation by futurist Michael Rogers. View Mr. Rogers’ perspectives on “if we’re becoming less effective in our ‘always on’ world” below.
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How can a leader prepare for the future?
The 2015 Ben Franklin iXchange featured a keynote presentation by futurist Michael Rogers. View Mr. Rogers’ perspectives on “how a leader can prepare for the future” below.
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How will globalization continue to change the U.S?
The 2015 Ben Franklin iXchange featured a keynote presentation by futurist Michael Rogers. View Mr. Rogers’ perspectives on “how globalization will continue to change the U.S.” below.
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Ben Franklin iXchange 2014 Recap
More than 550 technology entrepreneurs and other business people, venture capitalists, economic developers, political leaders and regional influencers from BFTP/NEP’s 21-county service area attended the annual Ben Franklin iXchange 2014. The iXchange combines the presentation of annual Innovation Awards and a keynote address by a national speaker with a premier regional business technology networking event.
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USFDA Commissioner Visits BFTP Alum, OraSure
U.S. FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg visited Ben Franklin alumnus, OraSure Technologies on October 14, 2014. OraSure manufactures the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, the only at-home oral HIV test. Ben Franklin clients Cerora and Vaxform also presented to the commissioner. OraSure has been approached by agencies and entities interested in employing the method to test Continue Reading…
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The Entrepreneur – View Our New Video!
The quintessential entrepreneur starts with a great idea and a real market need. It takes hard work, tremendous tenacity, keen instincts, and support, notably from Ben Franklin Technology Partners, to survive. View here: https://nep.benfranklin.org/the-entrepreneur/
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The Entrepreneur
The quintessential entrepreneur starts with a great idea and a real market need. It takes hard work, tremendous tenacity, keen instincts, and support, notably from Ben Franklin Technology Partners, to survive.
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Bio Med Sciences – PBS TV39 Focus
Mark Dillon, President of Ben Franklin alumnus Bio Med Sciences, was featured on PBS TV39 Focus – Tech Talk on February 28, 2014.
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Cerora – PBS TV39 Focus
Adam Simon, President and CEO of Ben Franklin client Cerora, was featured on PBS TV39 Focus – Tech Talk on February 28, 2014.
