Introducing Founders 101: a crash course in entrepreneurship led by local startup leaders.
Founders 101 invites idea-stage entrepreneurs and future founders to attend three interactive workshops. These three evening sessions will help emerging entrepreneurs learn how to validate their business ideas and get motivated to create and pursue their own startup journey.
Mon. Dec 3 2018 | 5:30PM – 7:30PM (food and refreshments provided)
IS YOUR IDEA WORTH IT? | This session invites you to discover how successful entrepreneurs distinguish between idea and opportunity.
SESSION STARTUP LEADERS:
RONETHEA WILLIAMS, FOUNDER OF FIELDLABX
ALEX KHORRAM, CEO & FOUNDER OF MACHINEQ
JEANINE HECK, VP OF AI AT COMCAST
Tues. Dec 4 2018 | 5:30PM – 7:30PM (food and refreshments provided)
FAIL FORWARD | With every failure, there is a lesson learned. Failure is simply the price we pay to achieve success.
SESSION STARTUP LEADERS:
AJ BRUNO, FOUNDER OF QUOTAPATH
VICTOR LIMJOCO, PRODUCER AT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
OFO EZEUGWU, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF WHOSEYOURLANDLORD, INC.
Wed. Dec 5 2018 | 5:00PM – 8:00PM (food & refreshments provided)
THE POWER OF STORYTELLING | Your story is one of the most powerful tools you have as a founder to grow your business. Join Philly’s top storytellers to understand the best practices and techniques of communicating your personal founder’s story.
SESSION STARTUP LEADERS:
KRISTIN DUDLEY, CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER, TECHNICAL.LY PHILLY
BRENDAN LOWRY, FOUNDING TEAM AT CURALATE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT RORY AND CREATOR OF PEOPLEDELPHIA
Aspiring founders of all levels will work with local tech leaders to validate (or evolve) their business idea. These industry experts from your very own PSL community will teach key strategies for starting a business, cultivating invaluable connections along the way.
Thank you to our sponsors!
PSL is your go-to resource for tech and entrepreneurship needs in Philadelphia. We connect you with a robust community and offer one-of-a-kind programming to support the growth and creation of startups in the region.
