Philly Tech Connect by Philadelphia Tech Entrepreneurs

Mike Martin climbed the ranks of the corporate world for 30 years before striking out on his own with Top Down Strategies Consulting.  In preparing for this moment, Mike became a TEDx speaker, wrote a book, and started his own podcast.  He joins Dave to discuss it all.

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00:02:07 - The self-fulfilling prophecy

00:04:08 - Mental fitness

00:06:10 - Positive self-talk

00:08:14 - Mastering self-command

00:10:13 - The key...

Rachel Winchester is a serial freelancer with more than a little entrepreneurial streak.  She chats with Dave about her many irons in the fire, and how she once won a pitch competition against all odds.

📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - The Grim Reaper 00:01:44 - Better web presentations 00:03:42 - Death to slide decks and killing powerpoints 00:05:43 - Common mistakes in making presentations 00:07:35 - Introducing Focus Assistants 00:09:...

Brian Fitzpatrick has been around the block, having served as a CEO for several different Philadelphia-area technology companies and leading all but one to a successful exit.  He joins Dave to share his most valuable lessons.

📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - The evolution of the Philadelphia tech scene 00:01:53 - The Philly scene, then and now 00:03:41 - Seek wisdom 00:05:38 - Effective leadership 00:07:36 - The role of authenticity in l...

Craig Eppler, founder of his eponymous investment firm, joins Dave to discuss running his firm from vibrant downtown Philadelphia, and his strategy for generating consistent returns for his clients.

📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:33 - Transition to Real Estate Investment 00:03:11 - The Nightmare of the First Rental Property 00:04:44 - What is a Portfolio in Real Estate Investing? 00:06:16 - Investing in Other Venture...

Josh Devon, an accomplished tech founder and advisor, along with seasoned investor David Luk, hop on with Dave to chat raising capital in Philadelphia, dispelling a few myths along the way.

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00:00:00 - Nobody’s giving you money

00:02:44 - Giving up Autonomy and Equity in Fundraising

00:05:21 - Raising Institutional Capital and the Venture Market Cycle

00:08:11 - The Fundraising Cycle

00:10:59 - The Philadelphia Tec...

Morgan Doyle is a Philly Tech Entrepreneurs community member as well as the Associate Director of Business Development at Corporate Tax Incentives, a tax consultancy firm specializing in incentives that provide direct financial savings to businesses, even startups.  Morgan joins the pod to explain how even pre-revenue companies can benefit.

📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Research and Development Tax Credit Programs 00:01...

Abu Kamara joins the pod to discuss the tool he’s building aimed at creating human connections through an artificial intelligence engine.   He and Dave discuss what it’s like taking a raw idea and turning it into a technical product, along with all the questions, discovery, and struggles that come with it.

📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Addressing the Issue of Startup Failure 00:01:08 - Starting a New Project After Tech Layoffs 00:02:21...

🎧 Welcome to another impactful episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! In this episode, we're excited to have Daniele Dellavalle, a former aerospace engineer turned Chief Product Officer and cofounder of Tach Ignite.

🔹 About This Episode: Join us as Daniele shares his incredible journey from engineering cutting-edge helicopters and rockets to co-founding a startup accelerator. He dives into the challenges startup founders fac...

🔹 About This Episode: Join us as Dillon unveils the critical aspects of creating a customer success/post-sales strategy that can drive your startup forward. With a career spanning over 15 years in customer-facing roles, Dillon is now on a mission to empower early-stage startups to unlock the full potential of their customer base.

🔸 In This Episode, You'll Discover: The types of companies that benefit most from a dedicated custome...

🎧 Welcome back to the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! In episode 29, we're thrilled to feature Ryan Long, founder of Pique Solutions and a pivotal figure in Nike's digital transformation journey.

🔹 About This Episode: Join us as Ryan Long delves into the art and science of building highly effective teams in the tech industry. With a rich background as a startup founder and COO, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge on leading teams to i...

🎧 Welcome to EP 28 of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast!

This episode features the remarkable Abishek Stanley, a bioengineer, consultant, project manager, digital marketing software founder, and a semi-pro table tennis player.

🔹 About This Episode: Join us as Abishek takes us through his inspiring journey of "taking the leap" into entrepreneurship. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of bootstrapping his startup, utilizing fre...

🎧 Welcome to another groundbreaking episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! In this week’s episode, we're thrilled to have Julian Plotnick, a forward-thinking software developer paving his way to a CTO role in a promising biotech spin-off.

🔹 About This Episode: Join us as Julian dives deep into the concept of a 32-hour work week that’s not just a dream but a reality he’s living. Discover the journey of convincing a CEO, imp...

🎧 Welcome to an empowering episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! In this episode, we're honored to host Samara Andrieux, Chief Customer Officer of Fundshine, a platform dedicated to financial wellness.

🔹 About This Episode: Join us as Samara shares her remarkable journey from an epidemiologist to pioneering in the financial wellness space. She reveals the critical link between financial instability and health outcomes, and ...

🎧 Welcome to an inspiring episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! This week, we're honored to feature Don Samoil, a distinguished figure in the Philadelphia tech scene.

🔹 About This Episode: Join us as Don Samoil takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, sharing the challenges he faced and the knowledge he's acquired along the way. His story is a testament to the resilience and innovation inherent in the tech community.

🎧 Welcome to an insightful episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! In this episode, we're honored to host Ben Tuscai, the Vice President of Financial Planning at Someo Investments.

🔹 About This Episode: Join us as Ben unveils the art of managing finances amidst the ebbs and flows of variable incomes. Perfect for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and anyone navigating the unpredictable financial waters of today's economy.

🔸 In This...

🎧 Welcome to an inspiring episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! This week, we're honored to host Jake Voorhees, a dynamic entrepreneur with a rich background in civil engineering and a passion for tech innovation.

🔹 About This Episode: Join us as Jake takes us on his remarkable journey from working as a civil engineer to making a splash on Shark Tank and building a thriving marketing agency. He shares the story of his start...

Join us as Denzel shares invaluable insights into the complexities of recruiting software talent, the hurdles founders face when scaling their applications, and strategies for future planning. He also sheds light on structuring development teams and optimizing the programming cycle, all while emphasizing the importance of mindset and leadership in the tech world.

🔸 In This Episode, You'll Discover:

Denzel's expert strategies for r...

🎧 Welcome to an insightful episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! In this episode, we're honored to host Jason Reiser, a visionary in the tech field with a deep understanding of privacy by design, technology commercialization, and SaaS negotiations.

🔹 About This Episode: Dive deep with Jason as he shares his journey through the tech world, shedding light on the critical aspects of Privacy by Design. He explores the hurdles a...

🎧 Welcome to another insightful episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! Today, we're honored to host John Steele, an expert in guiding startups to market success.

🔹 About This Episode: Join us as John delves into the crucial process of identifying and defining a startup's Unique Value Proposition. His extensive experience in the field provides invaluable insights for any budding entrepreneur.

🔸 In This Episode, You'll Disc...