purpose
Nov. 14, 2016 12:55 pm
The Institute of Hip Hop Entrepreneurship is hoping it holds the keys to success
The throne is in sight for every young entrepreneur in the first cohort. First, they need to learn how to get there. That nine-month, Knight-funded journey begins this week.
funding
Nov. 8, 2016 12:07 pm
A high-profile social entrepreneur announced his new fund at Wharton
During his social innovator residency at Wharton, B Team founding CEO and Richard Branson collaborator Derek Handley launched Aera VC, a fund for social entrepreneurs across the world.
people
Aug. 29, 2016 12:28 pm
Why City Hall’s startup ace Archna Sahay needs you to start talking about diversity
Sahay is a woman of color charged leading the city's innovation economy. She joined Technical.ly's public Slack for a conversation about diversity and inclusion.
people
Aug. 24, 2016 11:27 am
We’re interviewing City Hall’s startup pro on Slack tomorrow. Here’s how to join
We're taking over Technical.ly's public Slack to interview Archna Sahay, Philly's director of entrepreneurial investment. Bring your questions.
people
Aug. 22, 2016 12:47 pm
Tayyib Smith has a few ideas for how people of color can support one another
The entrepreneur shares his biggest fear and some tips for how people of color can remain undivided in the face of oppression.
people
Jul. 28, 2016 3:21 pm
Watch this entrepreneurship afficianado gush about Philly’s small biz community
Unsurprisingly, Entrepreneur Works ED Leslie Benoliel is a big fan of local small businesses. Watch her Around the Corner interview.
purpose
Jul. 20, 2016 3:09 pm
Drop everything and apply to the Institute of Hip-Hop Entrepreneurship while you still can
Slots are filling up quickly for Tayyib Smith's new Knight-funded organization, which will educate students on how hip-hop culture has influenced business.
people
Jul. 14, 2016 9:02 am
How to solve some of our city’s biggest problems via inclusion and entrepreneurship
The ITEM has lofty goals and a plan for reaching them, explains The ITEM founder Kahiga Tiagha in his Around the Corner interview.
funding
Jun. 15, 2016 11:42 am
How the heavy hitters behind the newly formed ImpactPHL want to revolutionize capitalism
It's an organization two years in the making, comprised of big-name partners dedicated to rallying the region around impact investing. It's not a fund, but it's definitely good news for social entrepreneurs.
funding
Jun. 15, 2016 11:23 am
An Allentown nonprofit won $100K to put on a statewide sustainable energy conference
Sustainable Energy Fund will hold Energypath 2016 at State College in July, topped off with award presentations for energy design conference Energy Sprout.