Events

Come meet Bob Moul the new PSL President!

Join us for a happy hour and celebration of our new President, Bob Moul.  This is an opportunity for you to meet Bob, tell him your thoughts on where PSL should be headed, and mingle with other startup people.  The first drink is on Bob, so join us! Happy Hour Jan 17, 2012 6:00 - 9:00 PM Ladder 15 Bar & Restaurant 1528 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19102

Community Update and PSL to Fishbowl Itself on 9/13/2011

Please read this entire message if you care about the future of the Philadelphia technology startup community.  This article explains our history, what we stand for, and where we’re going.  We will be kicking off the next generation of PSL on Tuesday 9/13/2011 at University of the Arts.  Join us!

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PSL’s Summer BBQ Bash. GET A TICKET!

We got some great new sponsors for the BBQ. Are you coming? Did you invite your friends? Get your tickets NOW: http://psl.ticketleap.com/psl-summer-bbq-2011/

Morgan Lewis Venture Ready Workshop – How to Talk to Money – The Elevator Pitch

Title: Morgan Lewis Venture Ready Workshop - How to Talk to Money - The Elevator Pitch Location: Morgan Lewis - 1700 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Link out: Click here Start Time: 15:00 Date: 2011-06-23 End Time: 17:30

Joint PSL / PACT event – “I Signed What?” Understanding Term Sheets and Financing Terms

Title: Joint PSL / PACT event - "I Signed What?" Understanding Term Sheets and Financing Terms Location: Quorum - 3711 Market Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia Description: An introduction to the world of investments will explore and demystify common terms including: participating preferred, convertible security, convertible dividend, hurdle rate, preference, waterfalls, etc. Join PACT and Philly StartUp Leaders for a real life examination of term sheets and how they affect the founder's ownership and value. Also learn why percent ownership may not imply what percent of proceeds you get at the time of exiting. Featured Speaker: Farid Naib, Founder and CEO, Document Depository Corporation (DDC) Start Time: 17:30 Date: 2011-06-28 End Time: 19:30 Register here

Joint PSL / PACT event – "I Signed What?" Understanding Term Sheets and Financing Terms

Title: Joint PSL / PACT event - "I Signed What?" Understanding Term Sheets and Financing Terms Location: Quorum - 3711 Market Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia Description: An introduction to the world of investments will explore and demystify common terms including: participating preferred, convertible security, convertible dividend, hurdle rate, preference, waterfalls, etc. Join PACT and Philly StartUp Leaders for a real life examination of term sheets and how they affect the founder's ownership and value. Also learn why percent ownership may not imply what percent of proceeds you get at the time of exiting. Featured Speaker: Farid Naib, Founder and CEO, Document Depository Corporation (DDC) Start Time: 17:30 Date: 2011-06-28 End Time: 19:30 Register here

May Happy Hour

Philly StartUp Leaders exists because startup entrepreneurs need each other. We are a community of technology entrepreneurs who are dedicated to helping each other on their entrepreneurial journey. Our monthly Happy Hours are one of the best places for our members to provide the kind of emotional and practical support that can only come from a fellow entrepreneur. So come out and share your knowledge, your experience and your support! RSVP:  http://psl.ticketleap.com/may-2011-happy-hour/ Date:  Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Time:  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Location: The American Pub 1500 Market Street Centre Square Building Concourse Level Philadelphia, PA 19102 Let's keep the energy of Philly Tech Week moving forward! Come meet and mingle with other tech entrepreneurs.

April Events

April is another full month for Philly StartUp Leaders!   Happy Hour and PSL's Tech Talent Expo during Philly Tech Week Second Tuesday is almost here, which means time for PSL Happy Hour! Whether your answer is “Absolutely! I wouldn’t miss it” or “I’m not sure of my schedule, but I’m going to try my best to be there”, please RSVP via the link below. Happy Hour April 12th http://psl.ticketleap.com/psl-april-happy-hour/ 6:30 – 9:00 pm Ladder 15 1528 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19102   Tech Talent Expo April 26th TECHNICAL TALENT IS IN DEMAND IN PHILLY Philadelphia has some some pretty amazing companies that are in need of talented technical experts to join their team, but sometimes it can be hard to stand out in a pile of resumes. To meet that need, Philly Startup Leaders is turning the job fair upside down and offering companies a chance to meet engineers, developers and designers with specific skills in an intimate networking event offered exclusively during Philly Tech Week. Are you a technical expert between jobs or seeking a new opportunity? If so, then come to Philly Startup Leaders’ Tech Week Event where you could find the opportunity of your dreams. 40 EMPLOYERS ARE ATTENDING! But less than 40 tickets are left for Technical Talent. So if you‘re ready to get the attention you deserve from adoring employers... GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: http://psl.ticketleap.com/tech-talent-expo/ Download a PDF of the event flyer to share: Download PDF To participate in the event, please contact Patty Tawadros or Gloria Bell Event Schedule & Location:April 26, 2011 // 4pm – 6pm 4 – 4:30pm: Registration & Networking 4:30 – 5:15pm: Tech Talent Spotlight 5:15 – 6pm: Open Networking University City Science Center Fuller Conference Rooms, 8th Floor 3711 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 *Many thanks to our sponsor: University City Science Center    

Entrepreneur Expo 2011 is TOMORROW!

The 3rd-annual Philly StartUp Leaders Entrepreneur Expo is happening tomorrow, March 31st, at Hamilton Hall, University of the Arts. This is your chance to join other entrepreneurs, students, educators, investors, leaders in the political, legal, and business communities, members of the media and the public in celebrating the innovation happening in Philadelphia. Register for FREE Tickets here Entrepreneur Expo is a showcase of work by tech entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial community.  If you’re interested in new ideas, new business plans, the uses of new technology, or are simply curious about the creative energy in this region, you’ll have a chance to see and meet those beginning to make a difference. We want to say Thank You to our sponsors - Morgan Lewis, the University City Science Center, the University City Keystone Innovation Zone, Volpe & Koenig and a Very Special Thank You to our host sponsors, University of the Arts and the Miguel Angel Corzo Center for the Creative Economy. Date:   March 31, 2011 Time:  6 pm - 9 pm Location: Solmesson Court, Hamilton Hall University of the Arts 320 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19102 United States For Press Inquiries or General Questions: Contact Gloria Bell at 215-645-2308 or redstaplerconsulting@gmail.com.

Entrepreneurs Unplugged: Rappaport

On February 22, Michael Rappaport of Chariot Solutions gave an amazing talk at Entrepreneurs Unplugged. Listen to the lessons Mike shares in successfully building and growing his startup over the last 8 years.