One Week to Go

Funding Day is fast approaching. While the teams have disbanded, we remain in close contact. Mike has held one-on-one meetings with a number of the teams—helping them refine their presentations. Bertrand Navarrete, Internet Capital Group, has also introduced us to a number of early-stage investors who we hope will attend the event next week.

Peter Key’s article was released today in the Philadelphia Business Journal and features quotes from Mike Levinson and Vuzit’s Chris Cera and Brent Matzelle. To read the article, click here.

Party On

After rehearsal at Morgan Lewis, the program concluded with a night of food and fun at North Bowl just down the street from SnackFeed’s new headquarters in Northern Liberty.

Fastest ball goes to Peter Groverman (TapInko)—wicked spin buddy. Yasmine Mustafa (Trendient) surprised us all with her stealth bowling skills; beating Brent Matzelle (Vuzit) who lost an important bet. Not sure who the bigger loser was—Brent or the rest of us who had to witness payment!

Practice, Practice, Practice

The top floor of 18th and Market Streets was abuzz with nervous energy this morning as we gathered today to practice for Funding Day at Morgan Lewis. Each team presented and gathered final comments before parting for two weeks to polish their “pitch.”

Steve Goodman and Morgan Lewis graciously hosted the day. Steve expressed his own excitement for the upcoming event, adding that it has been his pleasure to be involved with such an important initiative.

Peter Keys, journalist for the Philadelphia Business Journal, also stopped by for a sneak peak and to follow-up on two stories he wrote earlier in April about the program.