Call for Committee Members: May, 2009

Dear Philly Starup Leaders Community:

Summer is around the corner and before we know it, so will be our first ever Philly Startup Leaders Summer BBQ. This event will be open to the PSL community, including friends and family. In order to make this happen, we’ll need a few extra hands on the planning committee.

If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved with Philly Startup Leaders, what better way! Show your support for the starup community in Philadelphia. Attend our planning kickoff meeting:

When: Thursday, May 28th, 6:00pm
Where: Science Center, 3701 Market Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
Why: Help us plan and run the first-ever PSL Summer BBQ!
RSVP: Please let us know you’re coming. Call or email Tracey Welson-Rossman, PSL Director of Events at twr@chariotsolutions.com or 609-519-0901.

 


Register today to reserve your free seat! June 17, 2009 – 7 pmLocation: Hamilton Hall at the University of the ArtsAddress:  320 South Broad Street (map)Contact: Jordan EpsteinWe’re excited to continue the series with Rafi Spero.  Rafi co-founded the $35m scanning and organization software business Neat Company (formerly NeatReceipts). His presentation will explore the issues management faced choosing between customer segments and the branding and marketing issues that come with this choice.  He will also share corporate culture tips for young companies and explore the factors, such as the startup climate in Philadelphia, that helped his company take the top spot of the Philly 100.Register today to reserve your free seat!Thanks to our friends at the University of Arts for providing such an extraordinary venue to showcase our local talent.  Tickets are free thanks to TicketLeap and video streaming and recording is made possible by Bart Mroz of Round3 Media.  The series continues on 8/19 at the same time and place.  Future speaker suggestions are welcomed.

May 20th, 7pm
Host: Karen Davis – Philadelphia Arts and Business Council
Company Profile: The Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia helps drive the cultural vitality and economic development of the Greater Philadelphia Region by strengthening the partnership between business and the arts and cultural community.

Location:  Terra Building, Room 1107
Address:   221 South Broad St.
Contact:    Nicolas Warren

The next fishbowl is about a month away and I’m excited to introduce our next presenter from the Philadelphia Arts and Business Council, Karen Davis.   One of many things Karen does is help non-profit and arts initiatives find the IT help they need.  Karen is going to present some recently underperforming strategic initiatives and we’ll help work them out.  This Fishbowl holds particular appeal as it is a City Of Philadelphia project we’re assisting.

PABC has been around for a few years and receives financial and in-kind support from many of the city’s most prominent companies and foundations. Karen is seeking guidance from the outstanding entrepreneurial community to bolster her business.

Be part of the growing community of Philadelphia’s entrepreneurs. Come wearing your thinking cap and participate in the animated brainstorming that will be taking place on the 20th^th.  Several respected Philadelphia innovators will be in attendance.

Please RSVP by registering at following link via Ticketleap and don’t hesitate to contact us with inquiries. Send inquiries to:

Nicolás Andrés Warren
fishbowl@phillystartupleaders.org
215.285.8132

Online event registration

FISHBOWL: What is this all about?

Fishbowls are workshops for business owners to call upon their entrepreneurial peers in the Philadelphia community to work out a problem or situation with their business.  The focus can range from improving business practices, to marketing, strategy, or kick around a legitimate and innovative idea.  The goal is to facilitate a round table discussion and produce results that make a difference.

Fishbowl hosts have the floor to themselves with limited moderation from the Fishbowl rep’, just to keep things orderly.  The fishbowl is all about the hosting company’s business.  The fishbowl is not about getting a cheering section or a pat on the back.  Fishbowls gather the brightest local minds to cultivate and propel you ahead.

Fishbowls take place every other month on the third Wednesday of the month. The location is subject to change, so check back for confirmation.

For more information on hosting a Fishbowl for your company, contact Nicolas Warren – fishbowl@phillystartupleaders.org

Please join us for a special happy hour hosted at the Klein Art Gallery!

May 13 at 7:30pm

Location:
3600 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA