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Aaron Goldstein, William Duckworth, Becca Goldstein and Collin Hill of Fever Smart

Exploring the lifestages of an entrepreneur via four Philly companies

Elise Vider Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Like all organisms, founders start small and evolve. But instead of birth, childhood, adolescence and adulthood, they mature from intellectual capital to incubation, bootstrapping to venture capital, startup to established company.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Higher Education, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences, Startups, Venture Capital

West Philadelphia

Say goodbye to the University City you know

Elise Vider Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Whether it's Drexel's Schuylkill Yards strategy, the Science Center's uCity Square expansion or visions for capping and developing the rail yards north of 30th Street Station, the neighborhood we see today is not long for this world.

Design, Higher Education, Inventing the Future

University City, West Philadelphia

Giving international companies a soft place to land in Philadelphia

Elise Vider Tuesday, March 08, 2016

Thanks to an exciting University City Science Center program, businesses seeking a foothold in the U.S. are choosing Philadelphia. These firms are pioneering groundbreaking technologies, transforming sectors such as oncology and wind power.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, High Technology, International Talent, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences, Moving Here, Venture Capital

University City, West Philadelphia

'A Million Stories,' an exhibition of photographs

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: A parade in Chinatown, photography in West Philly, A.M. advice for entrepreneurs

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, February 09, 2016

Check out our picks for the week's top events.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Food, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Tourism, Venture Capital

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Family fun in Parkside, art meets science in UC and boozy printing on E. Passyunk

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Check out our picks for the week's top events.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Inventing the Future, Nightlife, On the Ground

South Philadelphia, University City, West Philadelphia, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

The Bio International Conference comes to Philly

The 2015 BIO International Convention comes to Philadelphia

Karren Johnson Thursday, June 11, 2015

The region's reputation as a global hub for academic, scientific and entrepreneurial prowess in the life sciences is on the rise, and now thousands of industry leaders will descend on the city June 15-18.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences, Venture Capital

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: The Science of Networking, wrapping up Tech Week and Camden's Night Garden

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Check out our picks for the week's top events.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Food, Inventing the Future, Nightlife, Tourism

University City, West Philadelphia

A Neighborhood Time Exchange event on January 9

Neighborhood Time Exchange puts artists to work

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, March 31, 2015

An innovative new program gives artists studio space and financial support in exchange for tackling projects in the West Philadelphia community. And in a true twist, it's the neighborhood that decides the exact nature of those tasks.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Inventing the Future, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

West Philadelphia

A Hero's Journey: Building better communities -- and making some cash -- through design

Samantha Wittchen Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Whether you're a 16-year-old who's never touched a power tool, a union carpenter, a design student, or a 20-something skateboarder, Public Workshop's Building Heroes program offers an opportunity to design, build and even sell your next big idea.

Arts and Culture, Design, Inventing the Future

University City, West Philadelphia

18 Pennsylvania Companies to Watch in 2015

Lee Stabert Tuesday, February 03, 2015

As we look forward to a new year, Flying Kite highlights a group of game-changing Commonwealth companies. Whether they're brewing beer, saving lives, making life more convenient or helping kids learn better, these startups are poised for a big 2015.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Food, Healthcare, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences, Startups, Sustainability, Venture Capital

Center City, University City, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

DreamIt Ventures founders, from left, Mike Levinson, David Bookspan and Steve Welch

Dreaming big at Philly's top tech accelerator

Elise Vider Tuesday, September 09, 2014

Last week, the latest class of startups entered DreamIt Ventures' tech accelerator. These fledgling entrepreneurs could be building the next billion-dollar company or learning to fail fast -- the next 90 days will say a lot.

Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Inventing the Future, Moving Here, Venture Capital

University City, West Philadelphia

Drexel leads the charge in an exciting new field

Susan L. Pena Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Plasma could have groundbreaking applications in energy, health care and technology -- and some of the most promising research and commercialization efforts are coming out of the Philadelphia region.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, High Technology, Higher Education, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences, On the Ground, Venture Capital

University City

What's next for University City High School?

Brandon Alcorn Tuesday, June 24, 2014

With the sale of the property to Drexel University and Wexford Science and Technology finalized, the local community continues to fight to make their voices heard. How will this potentially $1 billion development project impact the neighborhood?

Diversity, Higher Education, Inventing the Future, On the Ground, Reuse / Rebuild

University City, West Philadelphia

In higher ed, it's all about fresh thinking for a shifting economy

Karren Johnson Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Local colleges and universities are developing innovative ways to foster entrepreneurship and cultivate the next generation of startup leaders. They are joined by schools across the state.

Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, International Talent, Inventing the Future, Venture Capital

University City, West Philadelphia

TEDxPhiladelphia returns with a manifesto for the 'New Workshop of the World'

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, April 01, 2014

Friday's showcase of 'ideas worth sharing' made an argument for Philadelphia as 'The New Workshop of the World.' Speakers touched on education, development, access and modern manufacturing.