Map of the local innovation industry.
Meet some of the best and newest startups based in Philadelphia.
Learning to think/build/invest in innovation. 2013 VFA Fellow, Duke alum, previously w/ @vegastechfund & @techstars, now @first-round-capital
Recent Grad Seeking Marketing or User Ops Position @ a dynamic company that puts the customer first; Koru SF career accelerator program grad; Avid book reader
Venture Partner- Innovation Garden Venture Incubator
CTO @real-food-works • Founder & CEO @inhabi • Director of Engineering @venmo • VP Sales @coldwell-banker • Studied at @university-of-pennsylvania
COO Hero Network- (www.heronetwork.com)
Co-Founder & Managing Partner - Lee & Pierson Associates
Studied at @johns-hopkins-university, degrees in biology and computer science. Founded VMT as web application development firm out of college and sold in 2013.
http://www.socialtoaster.com/blog
Customer Success @knack. Entrepreneur, founder, mentor. @theironyard '12
http://firstpitch.tumblr.com
Co-Founder at @mobile-captain, Inc. Senior Analyst at @td-bank. Deep knowledge of SMB space. @bentley-university University finance grad.
UX Architect offering extensive information architecture, responsive web & user experience design. Founding member & advisor of several startups.
http://jediwright.com/consulting/
Startups, Venture Capital, and Social Marketing
CEO & Co-Founder of PiinPoint (YC S14)
Founder @tabb.io, @seekroi, @usherbuddy • VP Product at 50onRed • Product research • Lead design • Grow marketing • Find strategic partners • Train employees
BA from Temple University; diverse knowledge base, self-starter, ready and willing to travel, fast learner
http://softservetravels.tumblr.com
Current DJ and Analyst @looker. Formerly in product, growth, and marketing roles at @odesk and @readyforce . I believe in empowering people with data.
http://www.freshsv.wordpress.com
RMS graduate, 35 years of international software company management and development.
currently: @wharton, with VC & startup experience: product, analytics, and strategy @ facebook; consulting; banking, MIT; looking for startup opportunities
Studied @JohnsHopkins
Results matter -- 145 companies launched with $110M+ in follow-on funding & $415M+ in market cap!
Founder Grand Round Table • Worked at @general-mills, @digitas-health • Studied at @university-of-pennsylvania
Entrepreneurial MBA from Wharton w/ strong background in Private Equity & Operations. Experience in Financial Services, Energy and Technology-Enabled Services.
Wharton BA 2015. Strong business development and strategy background. Technology and entrepreneurship enthusiast. Strive to break the mold.
Worked at @cloudmine • Studied at @temple-university
Operations Manager-USA @klara-1, previously @blueprinthealth2, @eli-lilly, @imclone-systems and @university-of-pennsylvania-1
Wharton MBA, worked at eBay,Nokia and J&J. Left and right brained in equal measure.
Ex ecommerce founder (mktg, magento) with retail and banking exp. looking for marketing/ bizdev/ sales ops roles. Pref NYC but open. Wharton MBA, grad May '14.
Founder DeliveryCrowd • Worked at @general-electric, @ingersoll-rand @iron-mountain • Industrial Engineer from @pennsylvania-state-university
http://blog.deliverycrowd.com/
Founder C7group
Empowering employees and customers. Improving sales and service workflow in the digital, social age.
http://www.jeffmarmins.com
Co-Founder of PointView • past Technical Director at LonMark • strategist | technologist | presenter | programmer | leader | creator | poor golfer but likes it.
Entrepreneur, Business Builder, Creative/Analytical Executive, Interim CMO/COO, Marketing VP, Writer
http://www.razorwest.com/
Worked at Bain & Company for 5+ years/ MBA candidate at The Wharton School class of 2014 (major: entrepreneurial management)
Associate @GWeberLaw; Volunteer @PhillyVLA, Due Diligence @KeiretsuMid_Atl, Graduate of @DrexelLaw, @DrexelELC. More at http://t.co/xeyM7fV3Dk
5+ years in "startup development". I work hard as a team player/team leader and love it. I love designing and learning. UX/UI/Design/Dev/Prodcut.
http://launchriot.com
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Junior at Wharton | Co-Founder/CEO of Blink | True Ventures TEC Fellow | Intern at Streetline | Investment Analyst at OATV | Designer at Seratis
Co-founder of @hangify. Student at Amherst College
CoFounder Head of Product @SkillsetMe
Founder @visual-information-technologies-inc, @Relations, Inc.• Worked at @Boeing• Studied at @thunderbird-school-of-global-management
Co-founder of RFD, software start-up in social TV • Analyst at @mckinsey-company • MBA 2014 at @wharton-school, BS electrical engineering at @stanford-university
MBA Candidate at The Wharton School, UPenn. Co-founded a financial start-up and a non-profit. Previous Private Equity Experience. Worked in Investment Banking.
Founder One Click Politics • Worked at @irobot, @mckinsey-company • Studied at @wharton-school, @harvard-kennedy-school
MBA Candidate at The Wharton School (Class of 2014). Finance background (3+ years at Credit Suisse), transitioning into tech.
Working with technology to improve the ways we receive and perceive health.
Recent Wharton MBA grad; media, biz dev, partnerships, corp finance experience at YouTube, MTV, Morgan Stanley
Founder SmartBoxt • Worked at @omni-executive • Studied at @wharton-school
CEO of SETVI. Sixteen years Technology Leadership and Strategy experience (Comcast, Sprint). MBA, Kellogg School of Management. Ph.D. EECS, University of Kansas
Wharton MBA/MA (Lauder Institute, focus on Latin America/Spanish), Major in Entrepreneurial Management
Wharton MBA, Investment Banking and Audit, CPA, Looking for summer internship
Wharton MBA 2013; Co-founder of myGallist app & GiftHerdr.com. Focused on project management, operations, product development, business development, marketing
Rowan BS-Entrepreneurship, Close to 10 years Sales Experience (B2C/B2B), Startup Experience with desire to focus remainder of career on startups
Wharton undergrad, worked on several startups, skilled in research, data analysis, modeling, and design of experiments, amateur Rubyist, speaker of Japanese
Clinical operations innovator. Advisor to pharma industry organizations. Renowned industry thought leader and speaker.
Founder & COO @well-fed, @faculty-creative • Worked at @1-trick-pony, @brownstein-group • Studied at @rochester-institute-of-technology, @university-of-new-mexico
Worked at @blackrock, @ernst-and-young • Studied at @university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign, @drexel-university
General Manager, International at TotalTrax, Inc.
Wharton School, Business Development; background in policy & economics
Penn/Wharton dual-degree student, passionate about consumer behavior, ecommerce and consumer finance, and growing companies.
eCommerce & Consumer Internet. Expertise in Strategy, Operations, and Business Development. Worked at eBay, Samsung, Starwood, and Deloitte. Kellogg MBA.
Every product needs a vision. I’m a problem-solving innovator available to help you with your product roadmap
Experienced Operations and Finance Exec focused on growth and risk management. Multi-lingual with degrees from Yale (BA) and HEC Paris/Columbia (MBA).
Imperial London Grad., PhD in Cancer, Masters in Business-California. Management Consultant- IMS. Previously consultant at Gilead, Panasonic, Univ of California
Founder @vayia, VP of Ops at Jail Education Solutions, Data infrastructure developer, Masters of Engineering and Industrial Management Candidate at Penn State
Wharton/Penn Engineering Grad seeking impactful spring adventure with a fascination for data. Experience in credit cards, retail, big data, engineering.
Data Analyst and Consultant with Experience across Industries and Software Platforms
Senior at Penn, Graduating May 2015
Big-picture thinker with proven success in strategic planning, brand management, and new product development. Seen as a change agent.
Worked at @u-s-department-of-state • Studied at @university-of-pennsylvania
Ready to do big things with awesome people
Dynamic International Relations and Hospitality graduate with experience in finance and accounting for large corporations and record of consistently driving business development. Exceptional technology skills combined with proven ability to drive data ana
Digital Marketing | Entrepreneur | Analytics | Social Media | Strategy
http://www.johngiannantonio.com
Founder @open-drawer @Bizeeapp • Worked at @merrill-lynch, @bank-of-america • Studied at @rutgers-university-new-brunswick, @villanova-university
ChemE student at UPenn; Statistics at Wharton; Worked at GT Advanced Tech in Solar tech development; Research experience in nanotech & catalytic reactions
UPenn - Wharton Statistics and Finance, interned at a top options trading firm
Founder Poasty • Partner & Creative Director at @faculty-creative - specializes in building digital utility, platforms, and games.
UPenn Grad. Strong customer operations background.
Strategist, Consultant, & Researcher
Wharton Undergraduate; Majoring in Marketing and Operations and Management; Extensive new business development work experience from previous consulting job
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Strong business background; Start-up experience; Entrepreneurial mentality.
MIT biology, McKinsey, experience in global health and biomedical engineering
Project Manager with @colabination, Econ / English Lit BA '14 from @university-of-chicago-1. Data-friendly process builder and Nelly-approved Disc Jockey.
Operational supervisor at McMaster-Carr; background in data analysis, project management, and procurement; Emory BA 2012.
Wharton '15, tech strategy, marketing, and business development
Management consultant ready to dive into growing startup. Managed first business in college. UPenn Econ/Chinese graduate.
Undergrad student at UPenn; Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology; Interested in medical devices, healthcare, marketing, and operations management.
UPenn Undergrad (Wharton/College Dual-Degree); Heavy Economics/Business coursework; Marketing internship experience.
University of Pennsylvania Class of 2016
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts
Biological Basis of Behavior
UPENN BSE & MSE | Mechanical Engineering 2014. Minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship. Passion for product design and development.
Student at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.
University of Pennsylvania alumn with strong knowledge of SMB operations, accounting, office optimization, and customer service. Crowd-funding and social enterprise development experience. Bilingual Spanish/English, conversational Italian.
UPenn '15. Studied in Choice and Behavior/Economics. Experienced in governmental economic plannning & legal policy.
Studied at @university-of-pennsylvania, Economics major with background in computer science, social media management, and sales.
University of Pennsylvania neuroscience major, experience working in neuropharmacology research
Graduate student at UPENN
Wharton undergraduate student - finance/healthcare management; Business background in medical devices, consumer goods, marketing, sales, finance, & accounting.
Experienced Executive, Global Program Leader, Scalability Expert
http://ibizaholdings.com/category/Blog/
Undergrad at Penn. Majoring in philosophy, politics and economics. Minoring in computer science. Chinese and Spanish speaker.
DuPont Marketing and Sales Specialist, UPenn 2013 Grad, Interested in Sustainability and Management
Seasoned Startup Vet moving to Philadelphia & Looking to Partner with Hungry Entrepreneurs
I am an entrepreneur and marketing technologist who loves to solve problems and build things that are smart.
Undergrad at UPenn; Mathematics and Biology
Cornell University BS 2010 - Experience financial analyst with a strong business background and passion for the start-up space.
UPenn undergrad, university research experience.
Intern @fedex , @dhl-express. @industrial-engineering, @purdue-university. Communications Director, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. 3 academic honors.
Professional Wheel Greaser, Cog Turner, and Doer-of-Things @topscore
Student at Vanderbilt University studying Engineering Science and Economics and minoring in Engineering Management
Industrial engineer from Northwestern U (2013). Currently a pharmaceutical engineer & a music composer/producer. Strong technical writing & creative background.
Analyst at J.P. Morgan; BSc in Business Admin from Boston University SMG 2011; Finished 2nd in McGraw Hill New Product Challenge (out of 80 eligible teams)
Math Teacher; Teach For America Alum; Worked at KPMG in audit.
Interdisciplinary thinker and researcher; PhD in Sociology + MA in Critical Theory; finishing first book. Worked at NYU Law, University of Kent, UK.
BU grad in Pol Sci. Marketing Associate/Copywriter/jack-of-all-trades at SMM startup in Philly. Can edit, proofread, churn out copy better than your employees.
Founder at Vellodat Audit Solutions. >10 years senior experience in logistics, freight audit/billing/payment, ops, financial ops and consulting.
Swarthmore Honors Economic Anthropology, experience in social enterprise ops & mgmt (Ashoka, Clinton Global Initiative), co-founder of hip-hop arts initiative,
Senior at @DrexelUniv, from Planet Earth, Solar System. Google Glass explorer. Global jet-setter
http://www.nomileleftbehind.com
Cornell University B.S. I'm like a swiss army knife, I can work/assist in HR, business development, strategic planning, marketing, and project management.
Co-founder of citiservi. Worked at webactiva (10.000 SME Spanish customers), Anuntis-SegundaMano (Schibsted Group) and Ya.com (T-Online/Deutsche Telekom group)
http://www.ansaria.com
Worked at startup and big companies designing new products on Wi-Fi, Cable, PON, Video, Ethernet, Subscriber Management and Residential/Business Applications
Recent graduate with considerable experience in Israeli biotech startup and VC industries.
Co-founder at @bathbundles-1, Student at Indiana University, former COO at @millennial-services-llc, and Passionate Entrepreneur
University of Washington senior looking to take on a business development/sales role at a startup. Previous experience includes Amazon.com, Morgan Stanley, etc
B.S in Energy, Business, and Finance w/ minor in Engineering Leadership
Student, Interested in entrepreneurship, VC, M&A , UMD-Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University BS, COO of Madbody.com
UX Designer, Sales & Marketing
MBA, Director of Development Crash Films INC, Project Manager, worked on two successful Start-Ups.
Check out my latest project at: http://t.co/ksrOSb6bu8
Experienced start-up professional with a focus on building relationships, understanding their business, and bringing value to the process every step of the way.
Penn State Engineer, maker, interested in M2M/M2C and the Internet of Things, driven to create.
http://disruptable.cc
Development professional with management consulting experience; Worked at American Enterprise Institute, Booz Allen Hamilton, DC Social Innovation Project.
5 years of global business leadership experience managing multiple projects U.S., Europe and Asia to deliver innovative and cost-effective workflow solutions.
Worked at @govberg-watch-repair, @chickdowntown • Studied at @pennsylvania-state-university
Managing Partner - Swagger Agency Inc.
Section Editor at startup entertainment media news website, in charge of supporting average of 10 staff and freelance writers
Operations Supply Chain Director
Entrepreneurial mindset, Drexel student, working on building a company with potential to reach 30 Million iOS users
Professional, proactive and enthusiastic Trainer and Project Manager.
Results-driven solutions leader and product manager experienced in monetization and development of cloud-based apps, SaaS solutions, and enterprise systems.
Business Development Director at Teaworx. MS Degree from the University of Florida. Versatile team player, innovative and problem solver.
Director, Medical Affairs @novartis, @merck-co , @eli-lilly Finance MBA @drexel-university • Doctorate @university Of The Sciences In Phila • Mentor at Rutgers
Penn State Graduate; Information Security Expert at PwC. Penetration Tester, Spear Phishing, Web Application Security
Problem solver and people person
Working digital since 1996. First website: Tylenol.com (ver 1.0). Serial Entrepreneur. Implementing sea change for partners. Recognized Team Leader. Public Speaker. Natural networker. Strategic thinker. Questioning the status quo judiciously.
Local Engagement Team @porch-1. Previously Biz Dev @gomoto . BS Economics @PSU. Love data, born to hustle.
High Potential Data Analyst
BU 14' Econ; First Round Capital Intern; Strong interest in BD; Interests in fashion, music, ecom industries.
Studied at @west-chester-university-of-pennsylvania
SMB Strategy & Operations background. Love Data Analytics, Business Development and the Internet. CPA @ernst-and-young .
Professional Services Manager with over six years of experience in leading the design, implementation and deployment of sales performance management solutions.
CMO of @soxiableco a startup company. Currently interning with Sunoco, INC. brand marketing and hospitality departments.
Dynamic leader known for creating reliable real world technology solutions through effective planning, hands on work and team building.
Experienced in Sales and Corporate Affairs • Recent Graduate and Entrepreneur; BA in Urban Planning and Public Policy @rutgers-university-new-brunswick
http://livingsojo.blogspot.com/
Part owner of Electrolex Autos LLC. Investment property owner. Financial sales experience (Wells Fargo, U.S. Mortgageline). Temple University, BBA 2011.
An innovation consultant, growth strategist and senior executive to startups. MS/MBA Technology Management. Entrepreneur. Consultant. 2 Start-ups. 15 years exp
Proven leader in a wide-variety of demanding settings. Record of success in client relations, project management, and technology education. Relishes the hustle.
BBA in Economics from Temple University. Customer Service / Sales Associate at Nejad Oriental Gallery.
Driven, ambitious and very keen on meeting deliverables. M.S in Business Intelligence. Worked at SAP Americas.
Marine Corps Officer, worked at Amazon, seeking new opportunities
To procure a position with a focus on revenue growth, team leadership, and operational improvements.
Dedicated my life to starting great companies with great people. Worked at @sap, @colabination • Studied at @hard-knocks-1 IRONMAN triathlete.
Will return
Event Delivery Manager, Completed Marriott Management Development Program, Strong Hospitality Back round, University of Delaware School of Business Graduate
Project Manager with a background in marketing partnerships.
Creative Problem Solver and Strategist; Architecture Grad now building Startups
Rowan University BA. Strong sales and customer service background.
An energetic, adaptive and dedicated professional with success providing exceptional customer service, boosting sales and optimizing operations strategies.
A start up specialist who is no stranger to establishing connections and closing deals.
Diligent, customer satisfaction-oriented, team player with a passion for solving problems, Biochemist, Lab Technician, Support/Sales Specialist
VP of Deliverability & Tech for All Inbox. Developer by trade, with strong sales and marketing abilities.
Nova msee, Drexel MBA, hard core data dork, business intelligence developer
Entrepreneurship and marketing enthusiast, DI varsity runner. Interested in startups, the integration b/w tech & health/food, and innovative business models.
Meticulous Business Analyst, versatile sales & marketing professional. Experienced in successful startups (konciergeMD, Cvent). Quick study.
B.S Retail Merchandising; Women's Designer Sales at Nordstrom; Passion for startups; Enthusiastic Self Starter who likes a challenge
Founder of LoadingScreens & DJMixtapez.com. Former employee of the Dept. of Homeland Security. Expert in bringing concepts to reality.
http://www.loadingscreens.com
U of Delaware Accounting Major, Theatre Studies minor; Chinese (Mandarin) Proficiency
Solutions Developer
Proven Financial SME, Master of Relationship Building
CEO & Co-Founder Backpac • Worked at https://angel.co/, @the-cooper-foundation-cooper-university-healhcare • Studied at @rowanuniversity
http://www.whatiknownoww.wordpress.com
Director of Operations at RealWinWin
Data Entry, General Admin, Project Management.
Music, Travel, Finance, Start-up, Social Enterprise Enthusiast
Full time MBA candidate at La Salle University in Philadelphia. Graduating Aug. 14. Strong business background and an entrepreneurial mind. Ready to contribute!
Entrepreneurial Minded | Technologist | Networker | Current: Dir. of Strategic Partnerships @zuppler | Past: DexMedia, LocalBrands, BroadStreet Media
Customer WoW Ninja
Entrepreneur Mindset. Actively working on 2 side projects.
Multiple startup experiences, motivated self starter and well versed in many facets of business world.
Fortune 500 and Startup experience.
Salesforce.com Developer & Administrator
Marketing Automation
Operations
Award winning Customer Service, driven Sales and Marketing Professional, Always learning and implementing new techniques, Passion for helping others
Looking to get involved with a tech startup. I will utilize my strong leadership and strategic thinking skills to assist in growth and exceed objectives.
University of Cincinnati (DAAP) Strong fashion background and organizational skills. Currently looking to expand my skill set.
Sam Scheid
Studied at @grantham-university
Engineering Management Technology. Passionate about technology and entrepreneurship. Cofounder of Reaction.
http://[email protected]
Highly-driven management professional, delivering stellar results.
UX/UI Designer with a focus on mobile applications. Strong background in digital and print. Art Institute of Philadelphia grad 2008.
Startups, Media Sales, Partnerships, Ad Operations.
Social Justice advocate seeking experience in social entrepreneurship. Willing to donate time and skills to campaigns directed at creating social change.
Lehigh ChemE, New Business Development R&D at W.L. Gore and Associates, Co-founded Evolve Sports LLC, USAT Certified Race Director
Professional online poker player looking to find a new profession; 3 months experience in Africa attempting to start a business involving mobile technology
Creative, Innovative Program Manager
Marketing and Sales
Student at the Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania
Client focused!
Grew e-commerce business 100% from 2011-2013 using Amazon, eBay
10 plus years in the support field.
Wharton MBA 2014; Strong analytical rigor and execution skills; Worked at Bain & Company and UBS Investment Bank.
Sales & Operations leader seeking opportunity to leverage skills and experience in a high growth startup organization.
Business Development @emoneyadvisor
I @DinenDitch & keep a pocketful of change.
http://apocketfulofchange.com/blow
working professional
Saint Joseph's University part-time student, technical support specialist, expertise in customer support
UPenn Communications and Consumer Psych; Digital/social media analyst; Event planning; Startup experience
Penn 2015 Systems Engineering Grad; Interest in Startups and Entrepreneurship
Business Innovation / User Centered Designer
Founder @appnile, @anypal-net
Searching for life-changing moments with ground breaking companies
Founder @search Find Go • Engineer @varian-medical-systems. Strong Technical Background - Business - Motivator.