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Who will enter the 2018 Lion's Den? Pitch Decks Due July 20!
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Cover Stories
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Exit Advice from “Exits – Traps and Triumphs” CEOs
Written by Jack Warnock, President, JW Strategic Advisors LLC
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Among the rich treasure trove of gleaned advice at Drexel's “Exits – Traps and Triumphs” panel was what they said about the exit process, and what “wear and tear” can hit the CEO and their team during their journey.
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Following Budget Passage, Gov. Wolf Launches PAsmart with New Investments in Job and Skills Training
$30 million investment in STEM, computer science education, expand apprenticeships, job training
Last month, PACT journeyed to Harrisburg, PA, to lobby legislative leadership for investment in computer science education. Our efforts helped make a difference, which ultimately lead to a brighter and secure future for our region's next generation of entrepreneurs. Building on his commitment to strengthen our schools, build our workforce, and grow our economy, Governor Tom Wolf outlined his PAsmart initiative in the recently enacted 2018-19 state budget. As a first-of-its-kind $30 million investment, PAsmart will support workforce development through STEM and computer science education, apprenticeships and job training.
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What's your story?
If you would like to write the cover story for upcoming editions of PACT Times, please contact Amanda Nardi by July 16.
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News & Announcements
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Call for Companies: Pitch Decks Due July 20
Everything will take place SEPTEMBER 26 (2 MONTHS EARLIER) @ XFINITY Live! Philadelphia.
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We are currently recruiting featured company presenters. Investors and corporate business developers will be scouting for the latest cutting edge technologies and healthcare innovations. Selected featured companies will be considered for entrance into the Inaugural Lion’s Den, which last year resulted in over $1 million dollars committed.
Learn More & Get Involved Today »
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Mentor Connect: Calling for Mentees
Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania & White and Williams
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With 60 mentors, 40 mentees and over 134 mentor sessions, PACT and Ben Franklin Technology Partners move Mentor Connect through its second year with huge strides. Visit the website to learn more and get involved today.
Are you an entreprenuer looking for a coach and the tools to get started? If so, contact Jennifer Cohen to get invloved as a mentee.
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Talent Connect: Find Jobs & Recruit Talent
Sponsored by ORS Partners
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Login to update your employer profile and upload your open positions today! Now is the time to get connected to Philadelphia's talent community whether you're an employer or a job seeker!
View and Post Jobs Now! »
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PACT UPCOMING EVENTS
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25th Anniversary PACT Capital Conference 2018
Building Connections in a New and Different Way
September 26 | 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
XFINITY Live! Philadelphia | 1100 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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REGISTER NOW »
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Talent Connect: Featured Jobs
Talent Connect is sponsored by ORS Partners
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CenTrak
LATEST JOBS: Material Planner and Analyst, Test Engineer, Technical Writer, Office Manager, Implementation Engineer, Hardware Development Engineer, and Senior Hardware Development Engineer.
Chariot Solutions
LATEST JOBS:
Mobile Developers and Senior Java/Spring Engineers.
Quantitative Radiology Solutions
LATEST JOBS:
Medical Imaging Application Developer.
View and Post Jobs Now! »
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Mentor Connect Corner
Mentor Connect is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania & White and Williams
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Philly's Got Talent: Go to Market Strategy
On June 28, our mentors and mentees convened at Ben Franklin Technology Partner's office to watch a mock pitch session called, Go to Market Strategy. Two mentors, Bill Butler, CEO at Journey Sales and Amy Williams, President and Managing Partner at SageWorks Rx llc, and market industry expert from California, David Brock, Author "Sales Manager Survival Guide," CEO at Partners In EXCELLENCE, played interested customers to mentee, Remy De Vlieghere, CEO of SmarTECHS, LLC, who delivered his pitch and then received feedback and tips for future pitches. Check out the session clips.
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MEMBER CORNER
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REGIONAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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Cabrini University new online MS Data Sciences »
7/25 — RAIN 2018: Fueling the Talent Pipeline »
9/24 - 9/26 — The MEDTECH Conference »
7/11 - 7/12 — MedCity CONVERGE »
Save 70% off full rate with code PACT.
9/24 - 9/28 — Days of Eurasian-American Innovation Entrepreneurship Cooperation (RAVC Fall 2018) »
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Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT)
200 South Broad Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102 • (P) 215 790-3800 (F) 215 790-3729
www.philadelphiapact.com
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