Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies

January 2020

Phorum 2020 Returns March 18, Featuring the Popular Demo Pit. Who will Win this year?

Cover Story

13 Ways To Onboard Happy Employees and Increase Retention

Written by Justworks

A good onboarding process can help you increase retention and make sure new hires get up and running quickly. Get our favorite tips for better onboarding.

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What's your story?

If you would like to write the cover story for an upcoming edition of PACT Times, please contact Amanda Nardi Di Filippo by January 17.

News & Announcements

Apply Now to Pitch at Phorum 2020

Phorum

This year's Phorum conference will explore both the perspective of attackers and incumbents by addressing Digital Disruption and global trends: Connectivity, Privacy, Ethical Data, and Demographic Change. We're looking for startup companies whose technology is addressing at least one of the following areas: mobile, blockchain, IoT, big data and analytics, machine learning/AI, privacy and security.

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Lend Your Voice

PACT Arrows

PACT has embarked on a strategic planning process in gearing towards a new and exciting future. In the days and weeks ahead, look out for our annual listening survey. Your input will be invaluable to our efforts to better serve and engage the community.

Calling for Mentors & Mentees!

Get Involved with Mentor Connect

Mentor Connect

Since the start of the pilot program in June 2016, Mentor Connect has grown to more than 270 mentor sessions, 2,000+ mentor volunteer hours, 90 mentors across all tech sectors / skill sets, and 80 mentees from all company stages.

We're currently seeking successful CEO founders of high growth companies ready to give back AND startup companies looking for mentorship.

Please send your referral(s) to Jennifer Cohen.

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PACT UPCOMING EVENTS

SaaS Roundtable

Exclusive Event for SaaS Executives
PACT reserves the right to determine attendance eligibility.

January 31 | 8 - 10 a.m.
Microsoft Technology Center | 45 Liberty Boulevard, Room MPRII, Malvern, PA 19355

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Sponsored by:

Fintech Half-Day Conference

Feb 6 | 12 - 5 p.m.
Drexel University's LeBow College of Business | 3220 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Top Pitch Presented by TiE & PACT

Feb 20 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs | 1800 Arch Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Hosted by:

Sponsored by:

PACT Investor Dinner

Feb 27 | 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Sullivan's Steakhouse | 700 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406

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Sponsored by:

Phorum 2020

March 18 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Penn State University Great Valley | The Conference Center, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355

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Presented by:

27th Annual Enterprise Awards

May 12 | 5 - 9 p.m.
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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SAVE THE DATE

PACT Events: See What's Up Next

PACT Times, weekly email messages, and social media accounts keep you informed about upcoming events with open registration, but did you know you can access a PDF of PACT's planning calendar for the entire year via our website?

Follow the link below and mark your calendars for the events that interest you. Don't forget to check back regularly - this document is updated often!

Contact Danielle Pinto for more information on specific events.

View 2019-2020 Event Calendar Now »

Interested in Sponsoring an Event?

Please contact Dianne Strunk for more information.

PACT Success Story

Joseph A. Cairone, Jr., DataKoolGreen

“I learn so much from PACT Membership and events. PACT has helped give me the confidence and guidance to come up with some energy savings concepts for data centers I have been studying and designing for some time. Listening to presenters and potential investor feedback is very helpful and educational.”

Learn more on PACT Membership»