Lesson #7: 1 > 1,000,000
For a startup, nabbing your first sale is a moment worth celebrating. In the latest installment of our 'Incubating Innovation' series, Wayne Barz talks about the journey to that big score, and the challenges that follow.
And the winner of Ben Franklin Venture Idol is...
The annual competition for Northeastern PA startups -- a combination of 'American Idol' and 'Shark Tank' -- has crowned its 2016 winner.
Local startups look to win big at Venture Idol
On November 3, northeastern PA companies will compete for dollars and attention from both investors and the audience at this exciting annual event.
Ben Franklin to invest $136,000 in Northeastern PA economic development
The organization's goal is to lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by growing early-stage companies, helping manufacturers achieve industry leadership, and promoting a favorable business environment.
ImpactPHL solidifies Philadelphia as a center for social enterprise
An alliance of organizations, investors and entrepreneurs are working to strengthen and grow Philadelphia's impact economy. It's a growing movement in which for-profit enterprises work to address significant social or environmental needs.
Ben Franklin Business Incubator Network expands to 14 members
One of the largest incubator networks in the U.S. just got bigger.
BIG IDEA CONTEST: Two startups win prize packages valued at $150,000
From the sharing economy to fantasy sports, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA announces the winners of this year's huge entrepreneurship contest
VOICES: Thanks to crowdfunding, it's not your parents' funding environment
In 2012, new legislation finally created a legal framework for crowdfunding, making investing in high-potential startups accessible to everyone. Frank Demmler, Innovation Works' Vice President of Entrepreneurial Services, discusses the changing landscape.
Founder Profile: Robert Daley of 4moms
A venture capitalist and a roboticist teamed up to make parents' lives easier with innovative, high-tech baby products.
Founder Profile: Michael Brownstein of Azevan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
This company is hard at work on a revolutionary pharmaceutical that could provide relief to those with mood disorders.