There are many elements to human-centered design, including Design Thinking (the core methodology), Service Design (a variation that’s used in service settings), and Customer Journey Mapping (one of the key empathy-building methodologies). This rapidly-growing process of design is used in various forms by companies around the world, from large corporations to social enterprises, to nonprofits, in creating value for their customers and organizations.

Are you a foodie with a journal of creative ideas to tap into the business of hospitality and fine dining? Maybe you're a secret chef on Instagram thinking about publishing your own cookbook. Whether you're one or both, in this three-part installment of Food For Thought, we will be diving into all things food and business.

Topgolf, PNC Bank, Snap Kitchen, and Blank Rome LLP--just a taste of the companies that Lana Tallman, current VP of Retail Operations at Milk Bar has worked for.

NYC-based Milk Bar is an award-winning bakery, known for desserts that are as unexpected as they are delicious. The company's portfolio includes retail stores an an online delivery operation.

Learn from Lana's non-traditional career path, and how she combined her analytical and legal experience with a passion for hospitality and people.

Please join Ben Franklin Technology Partners, longtime supporter of PSL, for a webinar as we host an interactive discussion on cybersecurity basics on Tuesday, July 20th at 1:00pm.

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Think you could be successful in a technology role? Our open houses are a way to ask questions and get answers. This is an in-person event and masks are required. 10 person max attendance.

In the digital age, the ability to explore the visual representation of massive data and detect meaningful patterns and trends is becoming increasingly critical for businesses. Data visualization allows people to look at vast quantities of data quickly and efficiently to improve comprehension and understanding. Join us for a panel discussion on how to garner your skills in data, design, and tools. Get specific tips and resources from experts in the field, and learn how to construct a career in data visualization.

Have you ever thought about applying to pitch your 501(C)3 to a panel of incredible judges and hundreds of attendees from the Philadelphia community? Well this is you last chance to learn more and ask any questions you have before the Philanthropitch Philadelphia application deadline on July 8.

Has the pandemic impacted your bottom line? Procurement/government contracting might be another revenue stream for your business. Join us for this introductory session to the What, Why, and How of contracting.

It is no secret that getting your finances straight is essential for every small business. This task can seem daunting for anyone that has not done so before. Join us for a three part QuickBooks series that will walk you through setting up your records to ensure organization, efficiency, and peace of mind.

NCI SBIR program director Christie Canaria will go over the funding and resource basics for small businesses seeking funding for their innovative cancer technologies.

Grow your confidence with your agreements before you sign on the dotted line. We will cover the basic types of contracts you will encounter in your business; and whether or not you can draft and edit them successfully. We will also take a look at Force Majeure clauses and how to use them to your advantage in times of crisis. This workshop is conversational and includes a “Contract Organizer” worksheet with actionable items.

Further develop your beginner WordPress skills in this Intermediate WordPress course. Learn how analyze your site’s performance and optimize your current WordPress site’s search engine presence. Plus, learn how to integrate social media platforms, CRMs, e-commerce platforms, and other useful tools to professionalize your web presence.

Learn about TE's Represent Tech Scholarship which aims to improve accessibility to tech careers for historically underrepresented groups.

SpreeConf is a free online event for Ecommerce experts & enthusiasts

Hear from Square's CMO Lauren Weinberg as she shares How to Drive Marketing Decisions with Data.

Lauren Weiberg is an experienced and goal-oriented Chief Marketing Officer with ~20 years of experience in digital media. Built and managed high-performing teams of 100+ members that service internal and external clients.

This is an in-person event. Quorum is located in 3675 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131, on the 2nd floor.

Whether you use Powerpoint, Keynote, Sli.do or anything else, the principles of a killer slide deck are the same. Learn top tips to make your presentations pop in this 90min online class!
Learn from someone who designs decks for Spotify, Agencies around Aus, Startups pitching for money, and most importantly, GA!

The innovations of digital communication platforms are evolving at an all-time high. Platforms such as Clubhouse, Linkedin, Upstream, and Discord all have one similarity in common. A message is being delivered, but what differentiates them from one another is how the message is being received.

Working from real life case studies, we will review:- What is Data Science?- How is it used?- Key tools and processes data scientists use.- How to get started in Data Science.

This session is part of GA's Marketing Week, a weeklong festival of free workshops, fireside chats, and panel discussions focused on reimagining the world of marketing, media, technology, and creative industries. Learn new skills, gain insight into other industries, and inspire others to drive change.

Step into the world of product management with General Assembly. During our online introductory workshop, explore how product managers use leadership and versatility to launch products people love. Touch on key tools and techniques for testing, designing, and improving products.

Whether you are delivering a zoom webinar, speaking to an entire company, or a few clients, your presentation skills establish your credibility and impact. Join us for an interactive workshop that will teach you top tips and actionable strategies for presenting confidently online.

An evening of programming and speakers focusing on different aspects of the booming MedTech Industry in Philly, including how it can be used as a mean to solve health inequities, the future of funding for MedTech Capital, and more.

Join our panel of experts as they shed light on the different roles and different industries which come under the "tech" umbrella. They will discuss the considerations you need to take note of, skills you should learn, ways to narrow your job search, and how to get yourself organized if you are looking for a job in tech.

This seminar helps startups navigate KIZ Tax Credit eligibility and application process. The KIZ Tax Credit is an incentive program that provides tax credits to for-profit companies less than eight years old operating within specific targeted industries within the boundaries of a Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ). Led by Sarah Spishock of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

During this fireside chat, we will speak with Dumitrache Martinez, CFO of KIND International. We'll hear insights from Dumitrache's 20-year career as a corporate executive, and the ways he and his team have applied a startup mentality to launching KIND within Mars, a global, family-owned business with a diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food and Petcare products and services. You'll learn how a startup mentality contributes to success and preservation of the brand.

1 MILLION CUPS, founded by the Kauffman Foundation, is a free, nationwide program designed to educate, engage and accelerate early-stage startups.

Have you ever thought about applying to pitch your 501(C)3 to a panel of incredible judges and hundreds of attendees from the Philadelphia community? Well this is you last chance to learn more and ask any questions you have before the Philanthropitch Philadelphia application deadline on July 8.