I Love My Job: The CEO Behind Those #PhillyWantsLeBron Billboards Is Not Done Yet
Power Home Remodeling co-CEO Asher Raphael explains why investing in the three billboards was the toughest business decision he’s recently made.
Wharton Slips in New U.S. News MBA Rankings
The “Best Business Schools” list is out, and the school dropped from the top spot. But Wharton MBAs still have this one major advantage over other students, the ranking shows.
Philly Has the Worst Tech Economy of All Amazon HQ2 Finalists, Says Washington Post
A new index rates each city on metrics like new business creation and quality of life. Here’s why the City of Brotherly Love landed at the bottom but why the ranking isn’t a stamp of doom.
SXSW Day 4: 4 Philly Founders Share Their SXSW Takeaways
The mega conference is THE place to network, pitch and be inspired. These Philly entrepreneurs tell all about what they saw and did.
SXSW Day 3: 7 Ways Philly Can Become a Leader in Tech Diversity and Inclusion
Rodney Sampson, the co-founder of HBCU@SXSW, shares his candid thoughts on how Philly can build an inclusive startup ecosystem.
I Love My Job: La Colombe CEO Todd Carmichael on His Multiple Near-Death Experiences
The coffee magnate traveled to SXSW this week to support the Amplify Philly effort. We sat down with him in Austin to get his takeaways.
SXSW Day 2: How Philly Stands Out at the Trade Show
Austin’s convention center is packed with cutting-edge technology from all over the world. Here’s how Philly entrepreneurs get noticed among hundreds of exhibitors.
SXSW Day 1: Philadelphia Doesn’t Want to Be the Silicon Valley of Anything
The city kicked off its South by Southwest initiative with a strong message this weekend. Here’s what the City of Brotherly Love is up to in Austin.
Dear Philly Startup Community: Black Women Are Not Here to Save You
Here’s why the idea of the black woman savior can damage the startup community’s standing.
These Are the Best Places to Have Coffee Meetings in Philly
Our neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide, for when your cramped corner Starbucks could cramp your deal.
I Love My Job: Executive Recruiter Judith von Seldeneck Explains Why She Doesn’t Read Fiction
Here’s what the storied Diversified Search founder would rather spend her time doing.
PSL’s New Executive Director Has Big Plans for Philly’s Startup Scene
Philly Startup Leaders just welcomed marketing guru Kiera Smalls as its new leader.
Rad Girls Is Launching a New Women’s Fair That You Don’t Want to Miss
Rad Fest will bring Philly’s leading women together for a day of networking, ideas exchange and pure celebration.
QVC, HSN Parent Company Rebrands as Qurate Retail Group
West Chester-based Liberty Interactive is also making a major leadership change at the top.
Comcast’s New Lift Labs Accelerator Is Gearing Up for Its First Cohort
The Techstars-powered program is still taking applications. Learn more about it at this upcoming event.