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Cover Stories
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PACT Launches New Brand Focused on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Strategy committed to early- and growth-stage technology and healthcare companies throughout the Delaware Valley
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We proudly announce the launch of our new brand, laser focused on early- and growth-stage companies in the Greater Philadelphia region along with complimentary drivers of innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Digital Transformation is Just the Start: True Innovation is Driven by a Culture of Inclusion
Written by Dave Spencer, SAP North America
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Cloud computing, predictive analytics, Internet of Things and other disruptive technologies have vastly transformed legacy business models, giving organizations the tools to enable quick, data-driven planning and optimize resource allocation at record speeds. However, the rates at which businesses and leadership are strategically transforming their operations are not equal across the board.
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Value-Based Care-The Future of Healthcare
Written by LeRoy E. Jones, Founder and CEO, GSI Health
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In the real world, patient care is not a one-size-fits-all model. Each patient's needs are unique, and the cost to keep patients healthy can vary widely based on medical condition and a variety of non-medical factors such as behavioral issues, economic status, and even living situation.
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If you would like to write the cover story for the next edition of PACT Times, please contact Amanda Nardi by October 21st.
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Big News for PACT
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PACT Launches New Brand Focused on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Strategy committed to early- and growth-stage technology and healthcare companies throughout the Delaware Valley
We proudly announce the launch of our new brand, laser focused on early- and growth-stage companies in the Greater Philadelphia region along with complimentary drivers of innovation and entrepreneurship.
PACT’s new brand strategy includes a new logo, new print/digital collateral, a refreshed newsletter renamed PACT Times, and a complete website redesign. This marks the first update to PACT’s brand since 2010, when PACT formed through the merger of the Eastern Technology Council and the Mid-Atlantic Capital Alliance. Together with Zer0 to 5ive’s design and LiquidHub’s platform development, PACT unveiled its new website to further engage the community and move the brand forward. By placing PACT members at the forefront, the brand showcases the ever-growing innovation in Philadelphia’s technology and healthcare sectors.
“As we’ve worked through our strategic plan over the last year, it became apparent to PACT’s Board that we also needed to update our image and website to reflect the energy and resources PACT brings to the region,” commented Dean Miller, President and CEO of PACT. “The website acts as a rallying point for community-first information and interaction. The website would not be possible without the hard work of Zero to Five and LiquidHub. Both organizations worked day and night to make PACT’s new brand a reality and we are incredibly thankful to them both.”
PACT is at an inflection point in its own development. The organization continues to commit to producing top quality events that serve to connect the entrepreneurial and capital ecosystems. In addition, as a result of the strategic planning effort, PACT will increasingly look to provide needed services to its entrepreneurial constituents that benefit the entire ecosystem. Access to capital, connections to customers, and executive coaching are three core elements of PACT’s expanded service offerings. IMPACT’s successful Lion’s Den initiative and the recent launch of Mentor Connect are two examples of these offerings that will continue to grow in scale and scope.
PACT’s new brand reflects its updated vision to be the “go-to” resource for technology and healthcare companies throughout the Delaware Valley. The brand’s mark and colors are designed to reflect acceleration, innovation and collaboration with other organizations in the region that are also focused on supporting entrepreneurship and business success. PACT released its new logo and brand vision at the 23rd Annual Enterprise Awards on May 12th in preparation of the brand launch. Take a look at the video showcasing PACT's vision for the Philadelphia region.
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PACT UPCOMING EVENTS
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IMPACT Entrepreneur Pre-Conference Meetup
Network with fellow Entrepreneurs and learn more about the IMPACT Conference.
October 25 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
WeWork Walnut St. | 1430 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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PACT Medtech Event
Pitch-Back
November 2 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
PLEXUS | 3001 Market Street, Suite 140, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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PACT Cybersecurity Event
November 15 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Grant Thornton | 2001 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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IMPACT 2016 Capital Conference
Growth Through Disruption
November 29 and 30 | 1 - 9 p.m.
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel and The Crystal Tea Room | 201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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24th Annual Enterprise Awards
Recognizing Achievement in Technology, Healthcare and Investment
May 18 | 5 - 9 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center | Grand Hall and Ballroom
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SAVE THE DATE
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12/2 - PACT Technology Executive Roundtable »
12/7 - PACT Digital Health Event »
1/25 - PACT Foundation Breakfast »
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Please contact Dianne Strunk for more information.
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PACT SPOTLIGHTS AND DEALS
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Boomi outgrows its home
Philadelphia Inquirer
Boomi was a pioneer cloud-computing company, 30 engineers and salespeople in a hillside office north of Berwyn. It sold blue-chip clients like Siemens and JPMorgan its AtomSphere-brand software, uniting and updating email, HR, sales, and inventory, via remote servers, faster and cheaper than on-site systems.
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InstaMed Announces $50 Million Investment from Carrick Capital Partners
Capital to Drive the Growth of the InstaMed Network
PHILADELPHIA & NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InstaMed, healthcare's most trusted payments network, today announced a $50 million investment from Carrick Capital Partners, an investment firm jointly based in Newport Beach and San Francisco, CA that focuses on technology-enabled businesses including SaaS, BPO and Transaction Processing.
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Rittenhouse Ventures wraps up $18 million Fund II, invests in 4 Philly companies
Technical.ly Philly
Big news from the Rittenhouse Ventures today: the Navy Yard-based venture firm closed its second fund. The big number? $18 million of committed capital going to seven companies from D.C. to Connecticut, four of which hail from Center City Philadelphia.
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MEMBER CORNER
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Welcome PACT Members
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First Round Capital
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Hollister Creative
JM Search
LeoNine LLC
Martinson Ventures
Merrill Corporation
North Beach Associates
ObjectFrontier Software
PernaFrederick, LLC
Plas.md, Inc.
QuantaVerse
Shock Analytics LLC
Vanguard
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Press Releases & News
Data Systems Analysts
Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is Awarded Air Force Contract »
Data Systemns Analysts Awarded DISA National Gateway Center Task Order Recompete »
Dell Boomi
Dell looks inward to integrate its properties post-EMC merger »
Dell Boomi's Salesforce Integration Delivers Critical Visibility and Collaboration for Dell Technologies »
Edison Ventures
Edison Partners Leads Series A Investment in Big Cloud Analytics »
Fox Rothschild
Big Philadelphia law firm announces management transition »
Hollister Creative
DesignPhiladelphia and Hollister Creative hit a "HOME" run »
Intact Vascular
Addressing Post-PTA Dissections with a Unique and Novel Approach »
IntegriChain
IntegriChain Adds Philadelphia Tech Veteran Geoffrey Young as Vice President of Engineering »
iPipeline
iPipeline Launches New Data Service Offering to North American Carriers. Data Will Fuel Underwriting, Strategic Planning, and Business Development Decisions »
NIKSUN
NIKSUN Unveils its New NikOS Everest - the Future of Intelligence-Driven Data in Motion Analytics »
NIKSUN Receives 5-Star Review from SC Magazine's 2016 Cyberforensics Group Test »
NIKSUN Lends Expertise to New Report Calling for Revolutionary Approach to Cyber Security »
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Philadelphia Metro's Office Market is Enjoying a Period of Healthy Balance »
NewSpring Capital
NewSpring Capital Promotes Anne Vazquez to Partner »
Osage Venture Partners
Noodle Partners raises $4 million to help colleges deliver degrees online »
Privakey
Pamela Strisofsky Appointed to Privakey's Board of Directors »
Privakey Announces the End of Passwords »
Qlik
Qlik introduces web-based data visualization tool for developers »
Safeguard Scientifics
Payoneer raises $180 million with help from Susquehanna Growth: Moxe Health raises $5.5 million led by Safeguard Scientifics »
SAP
Leaders 2020: How strong leadership pays off in the digital economy »
SAP buys startup Plat.One, part of $2B IoT investment »
Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Plans Cognitive Hospital Rooms powered by IBM Watson Internet of Things »
viihealth
viihealth Announces Acquisition of Argolife, Life Sciences Salesforce Effectiveness Company »
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grant to New Chief Financial Officer »
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We thank our Founding Leaders for their commitment and support:
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AMETEK
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Bentley Systems
Comcast Business
Cozen O'Connor
Duane Morris
Evolve IP
EY
Fairmount Partners
Fox Rothschild
Grant Thornton
Independence Blue Cross
KPMG
LiquidHub
Morgan Lewis
NewSpring Capital
Osage Partners
Pepper Hamilton
Pfizer
RSM
Safeguard Scientifics
SAP
SEI
University City Science Center
University of Pennsylvania
Vanguard
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Data Point of the Week with Bob Moore of RJMetrics
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PACT Foundation Corner
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Donate Today to AWE Ventures
Powered by Ben Franklin
About AWE Ventures
By using an innovative model that draws on crowdfunding and donations, everyone can be involved in supporting women-led ventures. AWE Ventures — Powered by Ben Franklin is built from three major components:
- A crowd-funded, donation-driven capital pool exclusively in support of women-led startups and emerging enterprises. AWE and Ben Franklin will work together to engage donors in the world of investments in early-stage women-led enterprises. *Ben Franklin will match* contributions up to $250,000 to form a total contribution pool of $500,000, and will manage the process of investment in these companies.
- Mentorship programs that combine Ben Franklin’s world-class model for due diligence with the experience of the AWE community, to provide hands-on support for entrepreneurs from both organizations’ shared networks of capital, counsel and connections.
- Events, workshops and published content to empower potential entrepreneurs and investors with stories of success from each organizations’ network of leaders, celebrating the progress of women in entrepreneurship and investing.
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Share Your Insights in imPACT Times
We invite you to contribute any insights or expertise you have that show the importance of women-led enterprises or support diversity in innovation for Philadelphia.
If you are interested in learning more or if you would like to donate, please contact Dianne Strunk.
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REGIONAL EVENTS
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10/18 — Innovation in Healthcare »
10/26 — Cisco Hyperflex Gold Lab »
10/27 — Anexinet Oktoberfest Open House »
10/28 — Hyperconverged & Virtual Workspaces »
10/28 — SHIFT: Accelerating Corporate & Venture Partnerships »
2/14 & 2/15 — CompTIA DC Fly-In »
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