Thank you to everyone that attended, exhibited and helped promote the first annual Philly Startup Leaders Entrepreneur Expo.
We would love to hear from you!
Please answer a few quick questions for us and help make next year’s event even better. The survey can be found here.
“Last week, Philly’s hottest entrepreneurs gathered for Philly Startup Leaders’ Entrepreneur Expo and showed why the city is a hotbed for innovative, creative people with a vision. Keystone Edge was on the scene and talked to some of the people who make Philly a great place for startups.”
The video can be found here.
“I was starting to wonder if I could actually launch a big project successfully in this area. Well after seeing what others are doing and after seeing how willing everyone at PSL events has been, my impressions have changed. I do feel confident that I can make my projects work in this area and I look forward to growing alongside organizations like PSL.”
For the full article please visit: http://www.toad-software.com/blog/post/2009/04/06/Philly-Startup-Leaders-Entrepreneur-Expo-Recap.aspx
Thank you for the mention and the wonderful writeup Eli!
- PSL Entrepreneur Expo Team
Did you miss this year’s Entrepreneur Expo? No worries! You can still get a unique first person look courtesy of Mark Magliocco.
Video footage is available here: http://vimeo.com/3999985
51 Exhibitors and 14 Company Presentations Draw over 400 Guests
What an Expo!
Over 400 guests interacted with 51 exhibitors and attended 14 entrepreneur presentations at the first annual Entrepreneur Expo, held on April 2, 2009, at the Science Center in Philadelphia. These numbers exceeded expectations, and the energy level at the event was high from setup, through break-down!
Guests commented with splendor over the tremendous diversity of exhibiting companies, ranging from e-marketing, to innovative manufacturing, software and even eco-friendly resort-wear. Guests ranged from members of the press, to entrepreneurs, investors, University delegates, community organizations, students and more.
It is, of course, the volunteers that made this event a towering success. A special thank you to Roman Zubarev, Devon Segel, Abe Marciano, Jonathan Goldring, Sean Darras, Wilson Guaracca, Neil Kleinman, and the PSL Board: Blake Jennelle, Tracey Welson-Rossman, Aaron McLean, Brad Denenberg, Doug Bellenger and Chris Cera. Also, thanks to some outside help from Kevin Kisch, Iris Bunk, Calvin Phun, Kevin Kreider, Melissa Thiessen and Marilyn Moran who all pitched in to help on the day of the event. There are many others to thank whom we likely have missed!
A final thank you goes to our sponsors, Morgan Lewis, Cohen Partners, the Science Center, Evenchen Designs, LTL Prints.com, ACIN, and Siegal and Drossner for their contributions to and support of the Expo.
If you liked the event and want to get involved in future PSL events, send an e-mail to info@phillystartupleaders.org or contact PSL through www.phillystartupleaders.org. Don’t miss your opportunity to make a difference – to participate in the insurgence of a new entrepreneurial ecosystem and the future of business in Philadelphia.
Keep your eye out for special coverage of the event on www.keystoneedge.com. A three-minute vignette will provide a great rundown of the event, including interviews with participants!
Thank you to everyone for your support of the Entrepreneur Expo and keep your eye out for future events. Don’t forget to check www.phillystartupleaders.org frequently for upcoming events. The next Happy Hour will be on May 13 at 7:30pm at the Klein Art Gallery on 3600 Market Street. Hope to see you there!
- Gloria Bell and Jim Cecere, Co-Chairs of the Expo
