PSL Weekly Digest 4/29 - 5/05

Hello Community!

One last chance to get your Welcome Wagon tickets!?

Another month, another unique PSL networking experience. This time including the iconic 8-Minute Ripple with Steve Harper, Founder of Owner Insite and Ripple Central.?

Take your chance to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and foster collaborations with our extraordinary community of innovators!?

? This is your last chance to get tickets before the event on May 1st!?

See you there for an evening of inspiring conversations, thought-provoking discussions, and endless networking opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your startup journey, we'd love to see you!

Secure your spot now and be part of our extraordinary community of innovators.?

We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for the 15th Anniversary of Entrepreneur Expo at CytoPHL, where we’ll re-imagine Innovation on Display!?

This is the perfect opportunity to improve your entrepreneurial skills and learn valuable advice and tips on building and growing your companies. You’ll also get to participate in community discussions on topics like fundraising, pitch preparation, and much more.?

If you’re working on a groundbreaking project, don’t miss the chance to showcase your work and inspire others by becoming one of our exhibitors. But hurry, space is limited! Apply to exhibit here.

Join us on June 6th from 2 pm to 7:30 pm at CytoPHL to get inspired by our incredible guests. Register and buy your tickets here.?

Also, some sponsorship levels come with the opportunity to speak in our Information Salons and/or exhibit at the Expo. If you’re interested in sponsoring our event, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at [email protected].

Who's ready for CEO Summer School??

We are excited to announce the first convening of the Ceiling Smashers leadership training program - CEO Summer School with our partners at WITS!?

With monthly sessions from May - September, the program will include sessions on Sales, Operations, Investing, Introductions to Venture Studios and Entrepreneur-in-Residence models, Leadership, and People Management, along with networking and mentorship. If you are female or non-binary and want to learn more skills to be a better entrepreneur and CEO from some of the areas of Ceiling Smashers, this is the program for you.?

Already a Ceiling Smasher and want to help bring up the next generation of founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs? Join us as a speaker, mentor, or advisor! Have a young female or non-binary founder you want to support in their journey? You can sponsor their attendance at CEO Summer School.?

Learn more and register to attend here.

Sponsorships are available for the Ceiling Smashers program. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Campus Philly is growing their team! Could you be their next Student Access Coordinator??

Campus Philly is excited to announce that they are expanding their team by partnering with Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA to hire a Student Access Coordinator. This is a full-time role spanning from July 15, 2024, to July 14, 2025.?

The Student Access Coordinator will work with the Senior Director of Student Engagement and Programming to develop systems and programs that aid low-income college students and community members.?

The application deadline is May 15, 2024. If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please share this message with them!?

For more information and to apply, please click here. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Calista Condo, Senior Director of Student Engagement and Programming, at [email protected]?

Join Morgan Lewis for their 2024 Startup & Accelerate program

This spring and fall webinar series is geared toward providing entrepreneurs with the necessary knowledge and tools to grow their businesses. Investors will also find these sessions useful in ensuring that investments are on the right track for success.

Presented by ML practice lawyers, these timely and engaging presentations will provide practical tips and address topics that are invaluable to entrepreneurs.?

Register and visit the Startup & Accelerate page for a catalog of relevant resources.

You can also join their Technology Marathon!?

Morgan Lewis celebrates an annual series of tailored webinars focused on trending issues and key developments in the technology industry that are of essential importance to our clients and colleagues. With more than 25 programs scheduled across four topical tracks, join us throughout May and June as we go the distance, together.

With technology integrated into every facet of daily life, and new disruptors outpacing the legal and regulatory landscape, our tracks cover hot topics impacting the industry, including cybersecurity and data privacy, the legal outlook for artificial intelligence (AI), the future of tech regulation and enforcement, and tech industry trends.

Register Here for any of the sessions.?

Fitler Club Business Expo 2024 - Presented by Business Networking Club

Get ready for an exciting business event!?

Fitler Club's Business Networking Club is bringing together a diverse community of business, creative, and social leaders at the Expo 2024. This is the perfect platform to showcase your business, share your stories, and highlight your talents to a wide and engaged audience! With over 40 exhibitors from various industries, you'll have a chance to network, build relationships, and even make potential sales.?

Join them on May 16th, 2024, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Fitler Club's Event Complex for an evening brimming with networking opportunities, an open bar, and light bites.?

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with industry experts and showcase your business.?

Find more information about exhibitors, tickets, and prizes on their website.?

The Philly Green Startup Pitch Competition is on for the evening of Thursday, May 30th!?

This is your chance to watch Philly's hottest new cleantech startups present their businesses to a panel of expert judges, with the winners splitting a $1,000 cash prize and bragging rights.?

Philadelphia was ranked the #12 cleantech innovation hub in the country. Our city overperforms in research & technology, but we need to catch up in funding! Help close that gap and fuel the success of our local founders.?

This event is made possible by Ben Franklin Technology Partners and the Radicle Center, with additional help from Philly Startup Leaders and Tactix Real Estate Advisors.

Reserve your spot in the audience for this exciting evening, and if you are a company looking for more information, visit the application page.?

Upcoming events:?

THURSDAY 5/02 @ 2:00pm — Co-Founders Connect: Find a Business Partner Online

Hosted by: Founder Institute

Building a great Co-Founder team is one of the most difficult yet important steps in founding a startup. While many founders may start alone, there are multiple benefits of having a Co-Founder, and taking the time to establish a quality team can mean the difference between failure and success. Join FI for this fun and interactive event where you will learn best practices for building and formalizing a Co-Founder relationship. Register Here.?

THURSDAY 5/02 @ 9:00pm — Monthly Marketing w/Dave - Fundamentals of Keyword Research

Hosted by: Dave Schneider

Monthly Marketing with Dave is a regular webinar series brought to you by Philly Tech Entrepreneurs (PTE) featuring Dave, the organizer of PTE and also the CEO of Shortlist.io (Digital Marketing Agency). In this 30-minute, virtual webinar Dave discusses various marketing topics that are useful for anyone looking to grow their digital footprint. In this webinar, they’ll discuss the fundamentals of keyword research. Register Here.?

FRIDAY 5/03 @ 3:00pm —Philly Tech Week 2024

Hosted by: 1Philadelphia and Technical.ly

Philly Tech Week presented by Comcast returns for its 14th year, bringing together technology, innovation, and community in a weeklong celebration from May 3-11. 1Philadelphia is excited to join Technical.ly in hosting this annual event, one of the country's longest-running innovation festivals. Featured events include the Kickoff block party, Wired Differently 1PHL Meetup, NET/WORK Tech Jobs Fair, PTW Tech Town Hall, and the Technical.ly Developers Conference, Builders Conference, and Signature Event, as well as many events organized by the Philly tech community. Get your tickets here.?

Join PSL’s Volunteer Program!

Our volunteer program seeks passionate individuals like you to join us in our mission to ignite change and lead the path toward a brighter future. As a volunteer, you'll have the chance to share your talents and interests, and we'll work together to create a personalized and fulfilling experience that's tailored just for you. We're always open to fresh ideas and suggestions that can help us enhance our program and make an even greater impact in our community.?

What are you waiting for? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or complete our volunteer form to get started. We can't wait to hear from you and welcome you into our community of passionate volunteers.

Go out there, connect, and be a part of the change!?

Team PSL?

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