PSL Weekly Digest 9/2 - 9/8

Hello PSL Community!?

September’s edition of Welcome Wagon is ONE day away!?

Did you get your tickets for PSL’s flagship networking event? Don’t miss the perfect opportunity to expand your network, gain fresh insights, and spark exciting ideas to 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 Wednesday, 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!??

Breaking through the Glass Ceiling together!

Join us for the September Ceiling Smashers Salon. In this innovative program we will be growing and mentoring women and non-binary entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, founders, C-suite members, and those looking to be in those roles, through the power of the region’s existing Ceiling Smashers.

Ceiling Smashers Salons are a monthly meeting of women, non-binary, and allies. Ceiling Smashers Salons will feature a monthly topic - leadership, funding, sales, running your startup, operations, marking your way into the C-suite, and more - with conversations organically evolving based on attendee experience, knowledge, and questions.?

This month we are discussing networking and the upcoming Grace Hopper Celebration!?

Get education, inspiration, and connections grown out of conversations between experienced Ceiling Smashers and those looking to smash their own ceilings.?

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/.

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 9/3 @ 8pm – Building the Future: AI & Startups in Action

Hosted by: Innovators Alliance

Join this exciting and insightful event designed for startup founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and innovators eager to harness AI's power to fuel their success. "Building the Future: AI & Startups in Action" is a unique opportunity to explore how cutting-edge AI tools, no-code/low-code platforms, and startup education can propel your startup from concept to market. Register Here.

THURSDAY 9/5 @ 3pm – Monthly Marketing w/Dave - Accelerators vs. Incubators vs. Venture Studios

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 and demystifies the distinctions between accelerators, incubators, and venture studios. Discover which model might best suit your entrepreneurial journey. Register Now.?

THURSDAY 9/5 @ 3pm — Meet the Alumni from the Philadelphia Founder Institute

Hosted by: Founder Institute?

Alumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed startup accelerator have raised over $1.75B in funding, and are building some of the world's fastest growing technology businesses. As the next Philadelphia cohort gets ready to start, join us for this online event with the Local Directors and Alumni. Learn the tips and tricks to building a startup and ask the alumni about their experience in the FI program. Be prepared to be on camera - this is a face-to-face Zoom meeting and not a webinar! Register 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?