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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

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: For the Love of Germantown, PHS at the Rail Park and revolutionizing vaccines

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, June 14, 2016

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

Arts and Culture, Food, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Nightlife, On the Ground, Philanthropy, Tourism

Center City, Germantown, University City, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PromTrash All-Stars, the Philadelphia Science Festival, music at the Magic Gardens

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, April 19, 2016

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

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Life Sciences, Nightlife, Tourism

InLiquid Artist Profile: Angela McQuillan

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, March 22, 2016

This local artist explores the nexus of art and science -- while also embracing the glorious serendipity of both mistakes and triumphs.

Arts and Culture, Life Sciences

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

U.S. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg and U.S. Congressman Charlie Dent tour OraSure

Make it Work: Generating great jobs across the Commonwealth

Susan L. Pena Tuesday, August 11, 2015

In the current economy, it's all about tech-savvy, high-skill employees. We check in with three Pennsylvania companies that are growing their workforces and putting talented people to work building medical devices, generating green energy and protecting us online.

Design, Entrepreneurship, High Technology, Life Sciences, Startups, Sustainability

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

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

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: A holiday light show in Yardley, water in winter and a kids' parade in Camden

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, December 16, 2014

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

Life Sciences, Tourism

Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum

Catch the Monarch butterflies before they head south

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PhilaSoup at Yards, Summer Open House at Laurel Hill and butterflies at Tyler

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Food, Life Sciences, Nightlife, Tourism

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

A tag-team effort to foster the next generation of startups

Lee Stabert Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Philadelphia's entrepreneurial ecosystem is coming of age. Now it's just a matter of playing to the region's strengths: life science, health care, community and enthusiasm.

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

University City

The Innovators Walk of Fame highlights Philly's STEAM legacy

Flying Kite Staff Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The Science Center honors some of the region's most inspiring and influential thinkers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Emerging Technology, High Technology, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences

University City

Inventing the Future: From original idea to billion dollar enterprise

Dana Henry Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Philadelphia's fertile entrepreneurial environment has produced world class tech and science companies. We're checking in with some of the city's most successful homegrown hits.

Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Healthcare, Inventing the Future, Life Sciences, Sustainability, Transportation

University City