Panbo

I have officially crossed 100 days working full time on my startup Panbo and 150 days since graduating from The Wharton School. With my co-founders Melissa Nong and Turner Halle help, let’s check in on what we’ve done: Here are the numbers: - 300 active users with 400 transactions worth $5,000 on our pilot program - 400 unique Breeze Loyalty Cards designed - 50,000+ views on our social media content - 100+ customer discovery conversations with small businesses across Philadelphia - 30+ customer discovery conversations with BIDs, CDCs, Government Agencies, RCOs, and many more business support organizations - 200 small business mosaic flyers distributed and posted? - 73 small business owners and employees featured in the mosaic - 8,489 lines of code across 4 full stack web applications written - 110 daily reflections on Panbo Daily - 2 Panbo Express Takeout Newsletters From an app development POV: - Developed and launched the Breeze Loyalty Program in partnership with the Point Breeze Community Market - Developed and launched Philadelphia Small Business Mosaic - Developed and launched Panbo Daily - Developed and launched the Panbo website From an awards and recognition POV: - Winner of the Better Philadelphia, Better Tomorrow competition at Temple University - Winner of Loveman Prize for Excellence in Entrepreneurial Decision Making - Finalist for the Penn President’s Innovation Prize This is only the beginning. We are gearing up for a huge project the likes of which have never been seen before. Here’s to 100 more days of opportunity, in the city of dreams… Philadelphia. Let's see what they hold.

Panbo Express Takeout Order #2 is ready for your consumption. Over the month of September, Panbo has accomplished a lot. Just 2 weeks ago the breeze loyalty card did not exist. But through hardwork and teamwork we made it happen in under a week, creating the very first (from what we're aware) digitally enabled coalition loyalty program deployed across a farmers market. We are continuing to build our footprint across the city of Philadelphia, posting our Small Business Mosaic in high traffic areas so people continue to see our name and engage with our brand. The mosaic continues to be a valuable tool in starting conversations with small businesses across the city. As always if you want to stay updated in real time, head over to Panbo Daily. https://lnkd.in/eGG4PaB7 Melissa Nong, Turner Halle and myself update Panbo Daily frequently.

It's easy to talk about "supporting local." But how do we actually DO that? At Panbo, we’re helping you do that with our Philadelphia Small Business Mosaic. The Mosaic isn't just a map; it's a movement. It's an interactive tool that tells the stories behind storefronts, to show that these are more than just places to shop. They’re the People. The owners and employees who take care of us, who watch out for our kids, who care to make their services and products special for us, who GIVE BACK to the community, and who have been there for us, some for generations. And why now? Because every small business owner we've met — from the cafe that remembers your "usual" to the boutique that knows your style better than you do — reminded us of something powerful: Community isn't just WHERE we live; it's HOW we live. And if we want vibrant, thriving local economies, we have to invest in them. It’s not easy to shop local. So we asked, what if exploring your neighborhood could be as easy and fun as scrolling your feed? The Mosaic makes that possible. Take a moment today to explore the Mosaic. Discover a story. Visit a new spot. Share it with a friend. Let’s make local the default again. Ready to dive in? Check out the Mosaic and be part of the movement: https://lnkd.in/eX2Skzyi #Leadership #Innovation #SupportLocal #SmallBusinesses #CommunityBuilding #Startups #PhillyStrong #EconomicDevelopment

??It’s launch day and we’re paying people to shop local. Panbo with (Melissa Nong, Turner Halle, and myself) are excited to announce our first product: The Breeze Loyalty Card In collaboration with the Point Breeze Community Market, we are piloting the first iteration of the community loyalty co-op. Shoppers will receive a card that vendors can scan which allows them to earn money redeemable at the next week’s market. YES YOU HEARD THAT CORRECTLY we’re paying people to shop local. Shoppers receive breezy bucks each week depending on their previous shopping activity in the week prior. With 3 vendors and the market itself, these stakeholders will receive real and tangible data to retain more customers and drive engagement. This is a stepping stone to creating a data-driven community of the future, and it starts with South Philadelphia.

Very well written piece by Turner pointing to our ethos and showcasing our 3 newest endeavors 1. Panbo Express Newsletter 2. Philly Small Business Mosaic 3. Panbo Daily

Build and think in public. You keep us accountable.

Panbo Update 002: Today I am excited to showcase two new Panbo endeavours: First: Panbo Daily (https://lnkd.in/eGG4PaB7) As co-founders of Panbo—Turner Halle, Melissa Nong, and myself—we'll be updating this platform daily to document our journey as we build Panbo from the ground up. Our goal is to build and think in public, allowing you to see what we’re working on each day (complete with a fun photo!). We're committed to strengthening the Philadelphia community through the power of small businesses, and we want you to be a part of that journey. Second: the Small Business Mosaic (stayed tuned for a link) This interactive data story will enable the public to discover and explore the intentions behind the small businesses in their community. Our core belief is that by understanding the people behind these businesses and recognizing the importance of supporting them, more people will choose to shop local. To watch the Small Business Mosaic come to life in real-time, be sure to check Panbo Daily every day after 11am for the latest updates from Turner Halle, Melissa Nong, and myself. You’ll see new photos and insights as our work progresses. #community #data #shoplocal #smallbusiness #startup #build

I'm excited to introduce, along with my co-founders Ethan Markwalter and Turner Halle: ? Panbo ? Did you know 3x more value stays in a community when you shop local compared to a big box store? That's why Panbo is uniting locally owned, locally operated brick and mortar businesses under a shared loyalty program called the Community Loyalty Co-op (CLC). Data generated in a CLC helps drive more interactions between small businesses and shoppers, as we collaborate with small businesses to make buying local easier! ?????? Panbo is our step towards a future where people can control the true value of their data and where stronger, more connected communities thrive everywhere. ?? Thank you to all the many mentors and partners who have supported us thus far, such as Eric Bradlow, Ellen M. Chang, Julia Middleton, Venture Lab, Shawn Storm, Fishtown BID, East Passyunk BID, and many more! Our journey has just begun. If you would like to stay updated: Follow Panbo on LinkedIn Follow Panbo on Instagram (@realpanbo) Sign up for our monthly newsletter through the link below! https://lnkd.in/ewu99Avk #startup #data #innovation #community #launch #announcement #smallbusiness #local #shoplocal

Incredibly stoked to introduce, in collaboration with the wonderful, talented, and inspiring Co-Founders, Melissa Nong and Ethan Markwalter: Panbo Panbo is uniting locally owned and operated brick and mortar businesses under a shared loyalty program called the Community Loyalty Co-op (CLC). The CLC unites communities and their data together to drive more interactions between small businesses and shoppers. Did you know that 3x more value stays in a community when you shop local compared to a big box store? Panbo is a step forward to help us see the true value of our data and build stronger, more connected communities everywhere. Thus far, we have received immense support from many mentors and partners like Eric Bradlow, Fishtown BID, EAST PASSYUNK AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT INC, Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance, The Right Place, Inc., Venture Lab, Visit Philadelphia and many more. Our journey has just begun. If you would like to stay updated, follow Panbo on Linkedin, Instagram (realpanbo), and stay in touch via email at this link (https://lnkd.in/eA_bz44t)! #startup #data #innovation #community #launch #announcement #smallbusiness #local #shoplocal