PSL Weekly Digest 8/26 - 9/01

Hello PSL Community!?

Register now for September’s edition of Welcome Wagon!?

Inviting our community to one of our flagship events is always a bright day! One where you can expand their network, gain fresh insights, and spark exciting ideas that will push your startup to new heights. "Join us in bidding farewell to the summer at the next Welcome Wagon!"?

Limited spots are available! Don't miss out – grab your ticket before September 4th. ?

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a startup newbie, there's a place for you at our table. We can't wait to see you there for inspiring conversations, thought-provoking discussions, and endless networking opportunities.

Join our extraordinary community and secure your spot today!??

Let’s shatter the Glass Ceiling Together!

Join us for the September Ceiling Smashers Networking Event. Connect with a vibrant community of trailblazing women and non-binary individuals who are breaking barriers.

Key Highlights:

• Inspiring Networking: Meet like-minded professionals and build lasting connections.
• Expert Insights: Gain valuable knowledge on leadership and people management from industry experts.
• Career Growth: Discover your full potential and supercharge your career path.

Date: September 10th?

Location: One Logan Conference Center

Register Now! We’ll be waiting for you.?

Community opportunities that you won’t want to miss:?

SXSW Pitch Applications are Open?

Early Bird Entry: June 25–September 8, 2024 (Fee $100)

Find details, eligibility criteria, and application at https://www.sxsw.com/pitch/.

Philadelphia Regional Startup World Cup Pitch Competition

Applications are open for tech startup companies to apply to pitch at Temple University, Mitten Hall on September 18, 2024. Ten tech startups?will be selected to compete. The Philadelphia first prize winner will compete in the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Franciso, California, the largest tech competition in the world for a chance to win $1 million.?

Companies can apply to compete HERE. Eligibility requirements are available in the application.??

The application deadline is?Monday, September 2, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.?

The top 10 finalists selected to compete at the Philadelphia Regional Startup World Cup Pitch Competition will be announced on?September 11, 2023.?The selected tech startups?must?be available to attend and pitch onsite at the event on September 18, 2024.?

Grace Hopper Celebration - Oct 8 - 11?

• Tickets are now on sale for the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), the world’s largest conference for women and non-binary individuals in tech. Let’s show how Philly welcomes the tech world to our city! This event will sell out, so we encourage you to get your tickets quickly! https://ghc.anitab.org/

• PSL has partnered with Anitab.org to produce the PitcHER? competition during GHC - For the 1st time ever - a limited number tickets will be publicly available to attend the competition! Watch the 10 finalists, coached by PSL coaches, as they pitch to Philly judges for a share of $100,000 and a year of mentorship from competition judges. Interested in attending? Contact [email protected] for information on how to register.

Event date: October 10, 2024?

Registration cost: $100

*PitcHER registration is only valid for the PitcHER competition and reception, it is not valid for any other GHC 24 programs or related activities.

Upcoming events for this week:?

TUESDAY 8/27 @ 5:30pm – Tech Talk Tuesdays - Happy Hour Series

Hosted by: Dave Schneider

Get to know Philly Tech Entrepreneurs! Philly Tech Entrepreneurs hosts monthly meetups to connect the city's tech entrepreneurs. This time the location is the PHS Pop-Up Garden at South Street. Register Now!?

WEDNESDAY 8/28 @ 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. At 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. If you have rough ideas and don't know what to do next, this is the event to attend! Register Here.?

THURSDAY 8/29 @ 5:30pm – Should You Join an Accelerator?

Hosted by: Dave Schneider

Dive into a comprehensive discussion with Dave Schneider as he demystifies the distinctions between accelerators, incubators, and venture studios. Discover which model might best suit your entrepreneurial journey. Register Now.?

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?