PSL Weekly Digest 6/10 - 6/16
Hello PSL Community!
Exciting news about new events!?
Did you attend our Entrepreneur Expo last week? If you did, you’ll know it was our last one!?
The good news is that we are bringing back Early Stage East!?
Ask an OG and they’ll reminisce about Early Stage East as one of the region’s premier startup events. An invite-only East Coast regional venture capital showcase, bringing together the best investors and early-stage startups for an exclusive partnering conference, HQed right here in Philly. So, this is our official invitation to our peers and partners back to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation in the City of Firsts!?
In typical PSL style, we are adding some surprise twists and additions! From Portland to Puerto Rico, we’re excited to host many startup ecosystems, founders, and funders here next spring.?
Stay tuned for more about a revitalized Early-Stage East and an exciting week of innovation-centric events!
You still have time to register for tomorrow’s Ceiling Smashers CEO Summer School!??
If you are female or non-binary and want to learn more skills to be a better entrepreneur and CEO from some of the area’s 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.?
Sponsorships are available for the Ceiling Smashers program. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Join us after CEO Summer School for the Ceiling Smashers Networking Mixer!?
Come network with fellow Powerhouses, share the best career advice you've received, hear from other women how they got to where they are, and learn more about our vision for women leaders in the region as we march toward the Grace Hopper Celebration by AnitaB.org- the largest women in tech conference in the world coming to Philly this October!
When? June 11 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Where? One Logan Conference Center, 130 N. 18th Street
Amazing networking opportunity at Evil Genius?
We want to share with you another fantastic networking event hosted by the Philly Biz Club next Wednesday, June 12th, from 5-7 pm!
Join them at the vibrant Evil Genius Brewery for an evening of connecting with peers, getting inspired by new ideas, and finding new ways to get your business to a new level. All of this while enjoying a mid-week drink.?
No RSVP is required, so simply mark your calendars and swing by!?
And if you want to stay updated on future events, exclusive content, and valuable resources, join the Philly Biz Club LinkedIn group today!
Community opportunities that you won’t want to miss:?
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Register Here for any of the sessions
Upcoming events for this week:?
TUESDAY 6/11 @ 10am – Startup Success: Mastering the Product Discovery Process (Online Workshop)
Hosted by: Founder Institute
Understanding the core of customer needs is crucial for any startup's success. This online workshop guides individuals on how to accurately identify and solve customer problems through a structured Product Discovery approach. Led by Moshe Mikanovsky, a seasoned product leader from RootQuotient Technologies, participants will learn to define customer profiles, assess market demands, and integrate effective tools and strategies into their development process. If you're ready to transform your startup ideas into viable products that meet real-world needs, join us for this essential workshop. Register Here.?
TUESDAY 6/11 @ 5pm – How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas
Hosted by: Founder Institute
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be creative or have a magical 'aha' moment to find a great startup idea. In reality, anyone can come up with innovative business ideas by following a structured process. On this live event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute) will share a framework for crafting great startup ideas that he has learned from working with over 10K startups worldwide. Then, attendees will have the opportunity to share their ideas, get feedback from others, and meet aspiring entrepreneurs interested in their space. Register Here.?
TUESDAY 6/11 @ 5:30pm – Raising Money Seminar
Hosted by: Dave Schneider of Philly Tech Entrepreneurs
Why you should NOT raise money right now (and a few reasons why you maybe still should). Hear authentic personal experiences and get candid answers from Josh Devon, an entrepreneur who raised millions from brand name VCs.? and David Luk, a long-time startup investor who now provides rescue capital to startups as a managing partner of Palm Venture Studios They’ll be discussing the pros and cons of raising money (from VCs, strategics, family offices, angels, and others), lessons learned, and today's market, followed by an open forum Q&A. Register Here.?
WEDNESDAY 6/12 @ 10am – Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder
Hosted by: Founder Institute
Do you want to start your own technology company, but don't know where to begin? You are not alone. Every day millions of people go to jobs they don't enjoy, but few do something about it. At the "Employee to Entrepreneur" event, you can hear the stories, tips, and best practices of those who left their jobs to pursue their own startup company. Listen to the experiences of people just like you who have made the transition, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have. Afterward, attendees will have an opportunity to network with other aspiring entrepreneurs and share their ideas for feedback. Register Here.?
Transform your community with 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!?
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