PSL’s own Patty Tawadros has organized a panel on tech startups featuring four PSLers–Patty, Julian Awad, Alex Hillman, and myself. PSL is co-sponsoring this event along with the Center City Proprietors Association.

Patty asks you to RSVP if you plan to attend–call the Center City Proprietors Association at 215-545-7766. It’s free for PSL members.

Technology Trailblazers
The Changing Face of Philadelphia Startups

Wednesday, April 23, 2008
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Helium Comedy Club
2031 Sansom Street

Philadelphia is no longer just a biotech hot spot. Work is underway to turn the city into the Silicon Valley of the east coast. Ambitious entrepreneurs are blazing a trail to build a technology hub in Philadelphia, create more high tech jobs, and foster the growth and success of new technology firms. Join us for a fresh perspective from technology leaders and the investors behind their creative endeavors.

Panelists:

Julian Awad, CEO, Co-Founder, Smart Genetics LLC
Thomas M. Balderston, President & CEO, Mid-Atlantic Capital Alliance
Alex Hillman, Co-Founder/Evangelist, Indy Hall - Philadelphia Coworking
Blake Jennelle, CEO, Anthillz, and Founder, Philly Startup Leaders
Patricia Tawadros, CEO, Xercel, Inc.
Steve Welch, Co-Founder, DreamIt Ventures

Moderated by: Krista Bard, President, Bard Strategies and CCPA

Cosponsored by: Philly Startup Leaders

This event is free for CCPA and Philly Startup Leaders members, $20 for non-members, includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Save the date for the April Happy Hour!

Philly Startup Leaders — Happy Hour
Weds April 9 @ 7:30 PM
Location: Sent via E-mail to Members

Our networking leadership group has announced a monthly workshop that focuses on the development of our members’ business plans.

The first of these workshops will take place April 2nd at 7PM at Indy Hall in Old City. The focus will be on Brent Matzelle, CEO of Vuzit.com, who will pitch his company followed by an in-depth discussion by the group for improving it

We welcome everyone to attend and contribute.

Please RSVP to info(at)phillystartupleaders.org if you plan to attend.

Startup Fishbowl — Vuzit
April 2 @ 7PM (Tomorrow)
32 Strawberry St

As part of our mission to connect startups with tech talent, PSL is co-hosting a kickoff party for the Emerging Tech for the Enterprise Conference. This conference will bring developers and technologists from around the country to Philadelphia–in addition to attracting many of Philadelphia’s finest developers.

I encourage all startups in the technology space to check it out. This a great opportunity to meet talent. Sly Fox Brewery will be providing beer samples–in case you needed an excuse!

This event is free and does not require that you register for the conference.

Great job to Tracey Welson-Rossman from Chariot Solutions for organizing the event.

Kickoff Party for Emerging Tech for the Enterprise Conference
March 25th, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Drexel’s Creese Student Center, 32nd and Chestnut Streets

Perfect your pitch with the help of fellow Philly Startup Leaders members. Munish Suri is hosting a pitching workshop on Monday March 17 at 7PM, at Temple’s downtown campus. RSVP to Munish directly.

Perfect Your Pitch — Peer Pitching Workshop
March 17 @ 7PM
Temple’s downtown campus
1515 Market Street, 6th Floor, Room 206

Save the date for the March Happy Hour!

Philly Startup Leaders — Happy Hour
Weds Mar 12 @ 7:30 PM
Location: Sent via E-mail to Members

Join us for the biggest Philly Startup Leaders happy hour yet!

• Our leadership will announce their big plans for 2008.
• Several very special guests.
• Dozens of impressive startup leaders .

Philly Startup Leaders — Happy Hour
Weds Feb 13 @ 7:30 PM
Location: Sent via E-mail to Members

Philly Startup Leaders is setting an exciting new course for 2008. We are
looking for leaders to take charge of this group-and the future of this
city.

Please join us on January 29 at 7:30PM for an important leadership meeting.
Together, we will choose our goals and recruit leaders for each.

I encourage everyone to attend, including new members. Thank you to
Drexel’s Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship for hosting this event. Please
RSVP by e-mail to be added to the guest list.

Philly Startup Leaders-Leadership Meeting
January 29 @ 7:30 PM
Location: Sent via E-mail to Members

Happy New Year! Philly Startup Leaders is back with our inaugural meeting
of 2008, which kicks off next Weds Jan 9. We expect a high-powered
mix of entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators.

Bring your ideas, energy, and resolutions-and help make 2008 an historic
year for entrepreneurship in Philadelphia.

Please RSVP by e-mail if you know you are coming.

Philly Startup Leaders — Happy Hour
Weds Jan 9 @ 7:30 PM
Location: Sent via E-mail to Members

You can look forward to good drinks, great ideas, and even better company.
We expect a strong turnout and a few special guests as well.

Please RSVP to me if you have not done so already. See you on Wednesday!

Philly Startup Leaders — Happy Hour
Weds 12/12 @ 7:30 PM
Location: Sent via E-mail to Members