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It was another Big Check Event with Brian Slawin of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners on Monday. Rebecca Styn from Blind Tiger Spirit Free Cocktails, and Aaron Lewis of Sphere Brake Defense shared their journeys and what's currently happening in their Erie-based businesses.

Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Kostas Hatalis Ph.D – Co-Founder, Alexander Labs; Developer of GoCharlie Paul Gosselin – Co-Founder, Alexander Labs In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker sits down with Paul Gosselin and Kostas Hatalis of Alexander Labs, an AI incubator based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that's putting the Lehigh Valley back on the innovation map. You'll hear how this growing team is not only building on-premise AI systems and custom large language models, but doing it all from the region that produced the world's first commercial transistors — long before the rise of Silicon Valley. From community collaboration and tech talent to data privacy and enterprise-level solutions, Alexander Labs is working to make AI accessible, secure, and proudly local. To learn more or get in touch, visit: https://alexanderlabs.ai Watch Episode https://youtu.be/onsjG6-KPBQ www.lvwithlove.com Thank you to our Partners! WDIY Lehigh Valley Health Network Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company Episode Recap Alexander Labs and the Future of AI in the Lehigh Valley “We built the first transistor here.” Kostas Hatalis opens with a bold statement: the Lehigh Valley isn't just a place with warehouses — it was the original Silicon Valley. The region manufactured the world's first commercial transistors in the 1940s, and yet few in tech today give it credit. That legacy is exactly what inspired Alexander Labs, an AI incubator based in Allentown that's trying to bring innovation back home. From Empty Space to AI Lab Paul Gosselin, co-founder of Alexander Labs, walks us through how the project started — with an empty room, a few whiteboards, and a wild idea. Paul had been running software companies when he met Kostas, a Lehigh Ph.D. who had already built his own large language model. They talked, they brainstormed, and soon they realized: “We need to create a lab. One that brings the community in and builds something real.” That idea became Alexander Labs — an incubator not just for AI startups, but for a smarter, more connected Lehigh Valley tech ecosystem. Meet GoCharlie: AI Built in Allentown One of Alexander Labs’ most exciting projects is GoCharlie, a next-generation AI assistant that can write, analyze, and support business operations. But what makes it special isn't just what it does — it's where and how it was built. GoCharlie's models are developed right in Allentown using an approach Kostas calls “small language models.” Instead of billion-dollar infrastructure, these models run on a single GPU or CPU, making them affordable, fast, and customizable for real businesses. In a world where companies send sensitive data into massive black-box systems like ChatGPT, GoCharlie offers something better: AI you can understand, control, and host locally. On-Prem AI and the Power of Local Alexander Labs is also building its own on-prem data center — allowing businesses to plug in directly and run GoCharlie inside their own walls. Paul calls it GoPrem — and it's already helping companies avoid relying on Silicon Valley giants for AI tools. “We're really focused on enterprise,” he says, “but it's more than that — we're helping companies get their data in order, whether structured or unstructured, so they can actually use AI meaningfully.” Cost, Control, and Trust Throughout the conversation, privacy and autonomy come up again and again. Alexander Labs isn't just building AI — they're building trust. Kostas explains how big tech companies are scraping public data to train their models, while businesses are becoming increasingly wary of handing over proprietary information. That's why localized, on-premise AI is such a key differentiator. “You can't just trust Microsoft or Google with everything,” Paul says. “We can offer the same kind of power — but right here in the Valley, with local partnerships and control.” Making the Lehigh Valley a New Kind of Tech Hub Despite the region's rich tech history, the Lehigh Valley hasn't been part of the AI conversation — until now. Alexander Labs is trying to change that. With support from Ben Franklin Technology Partners and other local initiatives, they're helping seed the next wave of innovation. “We're trying to build culture here,” Paul says. “It's not easy. But if we can keep talented students and young founders in the Valley, we can build something real.” What's Next? Looking ahead, the conversation shifts to the future of AI. Kostas explains that the next wave isn't just smarter chatbots — it's AI agents: autonomous systems that can do real work across tools like Slack, Zoom, and WordPress. “If it's a task that can be done remotely, AI is coming for it,” he says. But for Alexander Labs, the goal isn't replacing people — it's empowering them. By creating scalable, local-first AI, they're making sure small businesses can keep up — and even outpace the giants. Final Takeaway This episode isn't just about AI — it's about ownership. It's about building technology that serves local communities, respects data privacy, and creates opportunity where it's needed most. Alexander Labs is betting that the next big thing in tech doesn't have to come from California — it can start in Allentown. And if they're right, the Lehigh Valley may just become the first Silicon Valley all over again.

CollX, a company offering an online trading card marketplace, has raised $10 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by Austin-based Brand Foundry Ventures and Philadelphia-based 114 Ventures, both of which were previous investors in the company. Other investors such as Next Coast Ventures, FJ Labs, and Ben Franklin Technology Partners also participated . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday, we sat down with the recipients of Ben Franklin Technology Partners' recent investments in local AI startups. The big checks are going to make a big difference for Eventio and OttoQa. Our guests were: •˜Brian Slawin, Regional Director & Portfolio Manager, Ben Franklin Technology Partners Central & Northern PA, • Thomas Laird, founder of OttoQa • Erin Kerner, Co-founder and CEO of Eventio • Barry Snyder, Co-founder and CIO of Eventio

On Tuesday we had a full house to discuss the announcement of new mobile electric vehicle charging techology being rolled out at the Erie Auto Auction. With us was from Advanced Power & Energy Partners was Caleb Dawson and Jeff Huey, from Power Innovations International, Tim Rees, and from Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Brian Slawin.

In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Angelo J Valletta, CEO of Ben Franklin Technology Partners, about leadership communication and taking risks. They discuss the importance of concise communication, the challenges of being an expert in a specific field, and the need for empathy and servant leadership. Angelo shares a personal story about dealing with a toxic team member and the lessons he learned from that experience. He also talks about taking a big risk in his career and how he communicated that decision to key stakeholders. In this conversation, Angelo J. Valletta discusses the risks he took in his career and the importance of understanding the core drivers of revenue in an organization. He shares his experience in advocating for mobile banking and the challenges of persuading others to invest in new technology. Angelo also emphasizes the value of empathy in communication and the importance of storytelling to effectively convey messages. He challenges listeners to practice empathy and find ways to help others within their organizations. Angelo also shares his journey of developing concise storytelling skills and the impact of having mentors in his career. In this episode you will learn: Master your subject to communicate complex ideas simply and concisely. Listen more than you speak to engage your audience effectively. Empathy and servant leadership are crucial for building a cohesive and successful team. Dealing with toxic team members requires addressing the issue directly and setting clear boundaries. Taking risks in your career can lead to growth and new opportunities, but it's important to communicate your decisions to key stakeholders. Understanding the core drivers of revenue in an organization is crucial for success. Advocating for new technology and innovation may require persuading others to invest in the future rather than focusing solely on immediate revenue. Empathy is a powerful communication skill that can help build relationships and drive success. Storytelling is an effective way to convey messages and engage others. Having mentors can greatly impact your personal and professional development.   About Angelo J. Valletta Angelo has close to forty years of progressively responsible managerial experience in diverse industries with companies ranging in size from small consultants to multi-national firms. He has a proven track record of developing and building effective internal and outsourced distributed teams and is a turn-around specialist in operations and customer service. He has held multiple board-level leadership roles and had his book “7 Rs of Leadership and Life” recently published by Newman Springs. Angelo currently serves as President and CEO for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Ben Franklin Northeast, he served in several executive leadership roles at FISGlobal, one of the largest FinTech's in the world; President and CEO of an independent Community Foundation; Senior Vice President and Chief Bank Operations and Information Officer at Sun National Bank; and Philadelphia Market Chief Information Officer at PNCBank. Angelo earned his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Temple University and his MBA from Philadelphia University. He serves on several non-profit boards and mentors students at a number of fine universities.  You can connect with Angelo J. Valletta in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aundrea-mitchell-06746370/  “7 Rs of Leadership and Life” book: https://www.newmansprings.com/release/?book=7rs-of-leadership-and-life Ben Franklin Technology Partners: https://benfranklin.org/ You can connect with Dr. Laura Sicola in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laurasicola-inc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LauraSicolainc Facebook: Dr. Laura Sicola Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @drlaurasicola Website: https://laurasicola.com Laura's Online Course: virtualinfluence.today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of 'We Question and Learn' will features an interview with Doctor Rebecca Styn, winner of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners $50,000 idea contest and her venture into alcohol free cocktail products. Then our guest is Laurie Zierer, Executive Director of PA Humanities, an organization celebrating 50 years of service to Pennsylvania's cultural arts and communities. You can hear these programs Sunday afternoon, June 2nd, starting at 4 on WQLN NPR, and then on WQLN dot O R G.

Erie, PA entrepreneur Lisa Hansen joins the podcast to discuss her outdoor adventure gear company: Hikes and Hose. Throughout the conversation, Lisa will first talk about the origins of the company, along with how the COVID-19 pandemic encouraged the idea. Then, she'll talk product development and how its a family-driven process. Finally, she'll talk about the economic development programs that she's participated in, including the ErieMade Business Academy and the Ben Franklin Technology Partners' TechCelerator. At the time of this conversation, Hansen was in week 3 of the TechCelerator. She has since graduated from the program. Check out the Hikes and Hose line of products today (hikesandhose.com). Sponsored by: ⁠⁠Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership⁠⁠ This podcast is a product of the ⁠⁠NWPA Innovation Beehive Network⁠⁠. Most guests are clients that have used our free, grant-funded services. Music: Kevin Macleod's "pamgaea" available via Creative Commons Attribution-International 4.0. License: ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠, No changes were made. Music by audionautix.com. Audionautix's "Roboskater" by Jason Shaw available via Creative Commons Attribution-International 4.0. License: ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠, No changes were made.

This episode of We Question & Learn features an interview with Brian Slawin, Regional Director and Portfolio Manager of the Central and Northeast Pennsylvania Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Then my guest will be Mark Sherman, President of Community Heart and Soul doing outreach in 125 small towns across the United States.

Episode 7 features a conversation between Lou Kassa, CEO of the PABC, Hepatitis B Foundation and Blumberg Institute, and three top executives in the investment industry: Kathie Jordan, managing director of Ben Franklin Technology Partners; Dean Miller, president and CEO of Philadelphia Alliance for Capitol and Technologies (PACT); and Lorenzo Pellegrini, managing partner of Hatch Biofund. To learn more about the current investment environment in the life sciences and other factors driving the biotech industry's growth in the region, please give it a listen. 

VOF Friends,On today's show, Jim Brown interviews our Dear friend, Angelo J Valletta, President/Chief Operating Officer, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania - His incredible desire to Serve & Help Others will be memorialized in the upcoming release of his book, later in 2023!Enjoy this Edition of Voices of Faith, which also includes Opening Words from Brother James, America Media's OWN YOUR FAITH messaging for this month + our Inspirational Minute with Dan Solecki & Jim Brown goes One on One with Arch Bishop Nelson PerezEnjoy the show!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-faith/donations

​Angelo Valletta, President & CEO​ of ​Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania​, is a leader by nature and through experience which he has captured in his soon to be released book: The 7 R's of Leadership. We connect the dots in this week's episode with his common-sense leadership lessons that started with leading his children in sports and in success. He's created a legacy for them and now for us as we navigate leading our lives through success. You don't want to miss this one. To continue the conversation with Angelo, connect with him on ​LinkedIn​ and don't forget to leave him a message of how you heard about him! PODCAST RESOURCES Just in case you missed them, here are two related episodes from Office Flip Flops: ​Episode 101: Steve Bollar on Standing Tall in Leadership​ ​Episode 52: Living Selfless Leadership with Candida Seasock To learn more about Francesca, checkout her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website: DressedSmart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave a message with Francesca on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Like this episode? Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to the podcast on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or your favorite podcasting app. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francesca-zampaglione/support

On this week's Hemp Podcast, Lancaster Farming talks with Tom Trite, Sairam Rudrabhatla, Kenneth Okrepkie and David Minnig, who make up part of the leadership team of the Pennsylvania Hemp Engine. Funded by a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, the Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Engine Development Project is a strategic planning effort aimed at creating an innovative and inclusive economic ecosystem centered on industrial hemp. Spearheaded by Vytal Plant Science Research and partnering with universities, including Penn State and Emory University, and various stakeholders, the project seeks to advance technology, stimulate regional economies, address societal challenges and generate high-wage jobs. “The National Science Foundation wanted to reach out across the entire country to identify ways to stimulate the economy and take science and find out applications for commercialization,” said Okrepkie from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a key stakeholder in the project. “We're talking about everything from space technology to lasers to industrial hemp,” he said. “What we've done is created an opportunity for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, number one, that we competed on a national level to win an award.” And No. 2, he said, is the opportunity for Pennsylvania to be a national leader in the hemp industry. The Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Engine Development Project is focused on the industrial applications of hemp fiber and grain and is not focused on CBD or medicinal uses of the cannabis plant. Learn more: Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Engine Development Project https://paihe.org Vytal Plant Science Research https://vpsresearch.org National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines https://new.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/regional-innovation-engines Hemp News Nugs How Colorado Became Ground Zero For Hemp Production https://lithub.com/how-colorado-became-ground-zero-for-hemp-production/ Agricultural Scientists Receive USDA Grant to Explore Hemp as a Sustainable Alternative to Grain in Animal Feed https://www.pvamu.edu/research/post/agricultural-scientists-receive-usda-grant-to-explore-hemp-as-a-sustainable-alternative-to-grain-in-animal-feed-2/ New research set to increase carbon capture through cropping https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/research/increase-carbon-capture-through-cropping/?utm_source=miragenews&utm_medium=miragenews&utm_campaign=news Hemp Fiber Market To Experience Rapid Consumption Growth Between 2023 and 2032 https://www.bowmanextra.com/news/hemp-fiber-market-to-experience-rapid-consumption-growth-between-2023-and-2032/ Rivaling steel: hemp as the ‘superior' alternative https://cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au/news/2023-06-13/rivalling-steel-hemp-as-the-superior-alternative/ Why Hemp Is The Perfect Fabric for Your Summer Wardrobe https://www.salonprivemag.com/why-hemp-is-the-perfect-fabric-for-your-summer-wardrobe/ Thanks to our Sponsors! IND HEMP https://indhemp.com/ KING'S AGRISEED https://kingsagriseeds.com/

On this episode of Buddycast, we chat with our new buddy Brian Slawin. Brian is a startup mentor, portfolio manager, and even Regional Director for Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Learn all about his work right here on the show that has everybuddy talking, Buddycast! #gobesomeonesbuddy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-sorensen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-sorensen/support

The next We Question and Learn Program will feature an interview with Brian Slawin, Regional Director and Portfolio manager for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, along with Fire and Ice Program Leader, Jordan Fuller from the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. Then we'll revisit an interview with Gerald Clark, Professor, retired special FBI Agent and Author.

On this Monday episode, it's all about Erie Entrepreneurship! We hear from Jordan Fuller, Director of Entrepreneurial Programs at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, Drew Whiting, Chairman of Erie's first dedicated angel fund-also known as ICE Angel Fund and Brain Slawin, the Director & Portfolio Manager of Ben Franklin Technology Partners.

FULL TRANSCRIPT   The Article 19 team set up at the Tamman booth at the 2022 PHL Innovation Picnic in Philadelphia's Navy Yard. We had the privilege to interview several guests throughout the day including Catherine Sontag of Witty Gritty, LLC and Jason Bannon of Ben Franklin Technology Partners.

Nick Yarnall is the Associate Manager for Client Development at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Nick supports and manages BFTP's Solutions Network across 21 counties in Pennsylvania, providing a wide range of early stage companies and established manufacturers with essential consulting, service providers, and other growth opportunities.

On Tuesday's program, we welcomed back to the microphone friends from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. As the Chamber has identified “Food and Beverage Manufacturing as a pillar for moving Erie forward, we talked about the Ben Franklin's investment in companies in this sector. Our guests were: Brian Slawin of the Ben Franklin, Jordan Fuller from the FIRE Accelerator, Rebecca Styn of Blind Tiger, Gavin Maus of Altered State Distillery, and Karen Thomas of Pineapple Eddie's.

We began the week, and ended the month, with an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Evaluation for Erie. Our panel included Brian Slawin, Director and Portfolio Manager with Ben Franklin Technology Partners; Jordan Fuller, Program Lead for the FIRE Accelerator and ICE, part of the Erie Regional Chamber; and we met Mike Wahlster, as he shared his experience and perspective on what the potential for startups here in our region.

The rural landscape known as the Pennsylvania Wilds covers approximately 25% of the state's land acreage, yet is home to just 4% of the population. The former lumber capital of the world boasts 29 state parks, eight state forests, two National Wild and Scenic Rivers, some of the darkest skies in the country, and the largest elk herd in the northeast. It is also home to hundreds of small businesses — both those you'd expect (outdoor recreation outfitters and woodworkers) and those that might surprise you, such as high tech manufacturing and artisanal printing. We spoke with Ta Enos, founder and CEO of The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship about her long relationship with the area, and how an exciting partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners provides an additional boost to local innovators.

Join Tom Pysz host of We Question & Learn as he talks with Brian Slawin - Director at Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Barbara Chaffee - President & Chief Executive Officer at Tom Ridge Environmental Center, and Matt Greene - Park Operations Manager at Presque Isle State Park Complex.

Brian Slawin joins the podcast to discuss his crucial work with Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Specifically, Brian works in Central and Northern Pennsylvania, but Ben Franklin has been a statewide economic development program for over 30 years. They provide "both early-stage and established companies with funding, business and technical expertise and access to a network of innovative, expert resources." Our conversation covers all that, plus: the changing economy in Erie, why he loves mentoring emerging entrepreneurs, and working with (former guests of this podcast) Fish Gods. Sponsored by: Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Music: Kevin Macleod's "pamgaea" available via Creative Commons Attribution-International 4.0. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, No changes were made. Audionautix's "Roboskater" by Jason Shaw available via Creative Commons Attribution-International 4.0. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, No changes were made.

On Tuesday, Joel Natalie was invited to Erie Homecoming 2021, back in-person at the Bayfront Convention Center. The focus of most of our coverage were to meet the new cohort members for the Chamber's FIRE Accelerator program. The FIRE Accelerator provides investment and mentorship to rising businesses, encouraging them to utilize Erie's talent and resources in the hopes that they spring roots here. We met with officials from Accelerate Wind, Muse Engine, N-Modes, Alegon Materials, and Psnergy. We also got reactions from Jordan Fuller, director of the FIRE Accelerator - ERCGP, Brian Slawin, of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, and Lesley Ridge Allen, and Jake Rouch of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership.

We're right back at the task of advancing the narrative of Erie, as we highlighted two companies that participated in the Ben Franklin Technology Partners' Big Idea Contest. Joining us for the Tuesday entrepreneurial focus was Brian Slawin, Director and Portfolio Manager for Ben Franklin Technology Partners; Rebecca Styn, PhD, founder and CEO of Blind Tiger Spirit Free Cocktail and winner of the 2021 Big Idea Contest; and Hunter Klobucar and Tyler Waltenbaugh, co-founders of Fish Gods, a 2019 Big Idea applicant that has since made a big splash with their company.

It's Dill Spears, Brent Liberty, and Ryan Seabreast this week!Brent talks about his vacation and a movie he should have seen, apparently. He did not see it. He also saw the greatest monster truck of all time: GRAVE DIGGER!We talk a little TST: Make sure to listen to TST #10 where Brent and Ryan talk to Joe Matos about his show! It's a great interview!We talk a little UFC 263 (Dill had a gang over for the show, a loverly time was had by all)Things are happening in Erie:Erie Ale Works had a grand opening!Ben Franklin Technology Partners started their Big Idea Contest: check it out at https://bigidea.benfranklin.orgIDIOT OF THE WEEK: Whoever writes headlines for GoErie! Don't bury the lead with things like “Man's Pants Shot”. Do better!================================================================================The Atacolypse Food Truck Beer Segment: Wicked Weed's Pernicious IPA – This is a great IPA! 4.25/5! Brent brought this back from his vacation, and if you can get this one, try it out! (We may have had some issues with the audio during the podcast, but you can watch this one on our Facebook page!) Don't forget, you can always catch the beer segment LIVE on our Facebook page every Wednesday at 5:30!  ================================================================================After the break:Tom Ridge had a stroke – the former PA Governor and first Secretary of Homeland Security suffered a stroke this week! Get well soon, sir! Erie still loves you!Dan Laughlin is mulling a run for governor, and we discuss his chances. We still have an open invite for you, senator. Cathedral Prep grad Malik Moffett is going to compete at the US Olympic Trials on June 25! We're rooting for you Malik! (Be on the lookout for an interview with him soon!)Finally, a North East woman was scammed out of almost $69,000 dollars in an online swindle! Be sure to check on your elderly family, friends, and neighbors! Don't let them fall victim to this stuff!Be sure to to check out blissfulmeads.com and use code “idiotville” at checkout for 25% off your total order!Do you feel like you aren't getting enough Idiotville? Check out our Patreon for BONUS CONTENT at Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast(c) 2021 Idiotville Podcast Universe. This content may not be used without written permission of Idiotville Podcast Universe, Inc. ================================================================================www.idiotvillepodcast.buzzsprout.com www.patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast - It's back!================================================================================Our theme song is composed and performed by Warehouse 11: Guitars by Brian Blake, drums by Dave Blake, bass by Chris Owochttps://www.facebook.com/Warehouse11Band/ http://www.warehouseelevenband.yolasite.com/================================================================================www.idiotvillepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/idiotvillepodcastinstagram: idiotvillepodcastTwitter: @BrentNLibery, @TheRealJakeNew1, @Dill_spears, @TedBrogan2, @MartyBalawkay, @Trashsportstakeidiotvillepodcast@gmail.comJoin our Facebook group!Support the show (http://Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast)

In this episode, Greg Sarian, CEO and founder at Sarian Strategic Partners, speaks with Jennifer Hartt, Director of Investments, Health & Digital Health at Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Jennifer oversees their life sciences portfolio and has closed over 150 investments. Jennifer talks about key issues to addressing your checklist at both an entity and personal level as you guide your company towards an event.   “Everyone founding a company and going through this should realize they will make mistakes. It's not a game of perfection, but making sure that you get enough guidance along the way to help avoid some of them is really valuable.” -Jennifer Hartt [05:59]   What You Will Learn: [01:31] Best practices in the early stage towards a successful outcome [03:47] Some mistakes Jennifer has seen [06:13] Catalysts to get a better outcome [09:25] Why it's important to have a strong sense of equity evaluation [14:34] The importance for the executive to consider multiple outcomes [19:41] Resources for legal questions or to address issues [25:28] When to convert to full-time employees   Resources: Visit our website: sarian.hightoweradvisors.com Visit Ben Franklin Technology Partners: sep.benfranklin.org

Mike Provance, PhD, is the CEO of 3x3, a marketing technology company focused on modernizing how brands and liquor retailers uniquely engage and sell to the independent channel consumer. He is a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker on technology model innovation and new venture management.  Mike is also a digital technology strategy expert. He has built groundbreaking technology businesses and launched award-winning digital properties for over 30 years in financial services, information services, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. He has even worked with the US Navy and US Special Operations Command. Prior to that, he ran early-stage investments in computing and medical technology for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. He holds a PhD from George Washington University, an MBA from Penn State, and a BS in Management Science from MIT Sloan School of Management. Mike Provance, the CEO of 3x3, joins John Corcoran in this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast to talk about the impact technology has had on innovation in the wine and spirits industry. Mike talks about some of the challenges sellers in the wine industry face, how he helps retailers within the industry grow and find new customers, and his thoughts on working in a heavily regulated industry. Stay tuned.

Artificial Intelligence doesn't free us from prejudices; it only automates our prejudices. On this special episode of Film Grain, we are joined by the Director of Coded Bias Shalini Kantayya, as well as the hosts of Our Erie - Marty Nwachukwu, DaVona Pacley and Lydia Laythe. Sponsored by Celebrate Women in Tech - Erie and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA. Representing those groups tonight is Cathy Von Birgilin --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Dill, Brent, Ted , and Ryan  have a great sitdown with Brian Slawin from Ben Franklin Technology Partners!We start off talking about the Man Games, which we were not supposed to do, apparently. Brian tells a great story about Aaron Lewis, who created a new type of braking system, the sphere brake, which will be manufactured right here in Erie! We are trying to get Aaron on the show to discuss his project!Ben Franklin is an organization that helps inventors and entrepreneurs work through their ideas and secure funding.He was also a neighbor to Nelly! Brian tells us how he wound up in Erie working with our entrepreneurs and helping folks with their projects. Erie has so many resources available for creators and innovators. They help people make good choices before they put too much of their own money into a project – you're going to have to spend some of your own capital, but they try to keep you from risking too much -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Atacolypse Food Truck Beer Segment: Brent went to Red, Wine, and Brew in Mentor, OH! Following an encounter with a sommelier necessitated by his lack of knowledge of wine that isn't boxed, Brent grabbed a 12-pack of Bohdi Double IPA from Columbus Brewing Company! This is a smooth finishing double that clocks in at 8.3% and 80 IBUs. Check out the show to see what we gave it!     -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Brian gets into more of the nuts and bolts of how Ben Franklin companies work, where they get their funding, how they operate, and how they help people make decisions. He explains the “Knock on Any Door” approach and how Ben Franklin is the bootstraps for people who don't have their own!Ben Franklin just graduated 6 companies from their Tech Accelerator program, including Grand Champion “Sidekick” which is a company that will make podcasting easier for everyone! Brian tells us about Bigfoot and Fishgods as well! We wrap up with a great talk about what Erie can become! Listen in for a spectacular conversation!Do you feel like you aren't getting enough Idiotville? Check out our Patreon for BONUS CONTENT at Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast(c) 2021 Idiotville Podcast Universe. This content may not be used without written permission of Idiotville Podcast Universe, Inc. ================================================================================www.idiotvillepodcast.buzzsprout.com www.patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast - It's back!================================================================================Our theme song is composed and performed by Warehouse 11: Guitars by Brian Blake, drums by Dave Blake, bass by Chris Owochttps://www.facebook.com/Warehouse11Band/ http://www.warehouseelevenband.yolasite.com/================================================================================www.idiotvillepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/idiotvillepodcastinstagram: idiotvillepodcastTwitter: @BrentNLibery, @TheRealJakeNew1, @Dill_spears, @TedBrogan2, @MartyBalawkay, @Trashsportstakeidiotvillepodcast@gmail.comJoin our Facebook group!Support the show (http://Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast)

We had a packed show Monday as we welcomed the entrepreneur graduates of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ TechCelerator Program. With us was Brian Slawin, Director and Portfolio Manager with the Ben Franklin Technology PArtners, Roger Dagen, Entrepreneur in Residence and Head Coach of the Ben Franklin Technology PArtners TechCelerator Program in Northwest PA, along with local entrepreneurs from the following startups: Fish Gods – Tyler Waltenbaugh and Hunter Klobucar (Co-Founders) Away Together – Melanie Brewer (Founder and CEO) Big Foot Social Distance Trainer – Michelle Mioduszewski (Founder, Inventor and CEO) Next Chapters – Tim Vickey (Founder and CEO) sidekickk – Cameron Suorsa (Co-Founder/CEO) and Eric Dudgeon (Co-Founder/COO) Leverage 4 Data – Sara Hanks (Co-Founder/CEO) Nitrous Sky – Mitch Clark (Co-Founder/CEO), Mike Buzas (Co-Founder/COO) and Owen Mowery (Co-Founder/CTO)

Nick Wilkinson is an Executive, Strategist,  Advisor,  Entrepreneur and Author.  Nick has enjoyed success across a wide spectrum of the IT software and services industry: a proven CEO in private equity and founder owned companies and extensive, global multi-functional leadership experience in a publicly traded corporation.  He is a chair and board member for the Junior Achievement of Delaware as well as on the board for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania a venture capital and private equity firm. Nick is also an accomplished author. His book Snakes and Ladders is a biting satire of corporate culture, everybody plays the game, taking their turns to dodge the snakes and climb the ladders. Greed, ambition, vanity, petty rivalries, lust, booze and golf fuel the contestants. Snakes and Ladders takes place all over the world, in the finest hotels and private jets, from the board room to the bath room.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/quidditasfactor)

Our Monday focus on economic development began with a conversation with officers of Onex, a local industrial furnace company who recently underwent an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Our guests were Ashleigh and Drew Walters, President and Vice President of Onex, along with Kevin McPhillips, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Center of Employee Ownership. Then Brian Slawin of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners highlighted the efforts to resource growing businesses during the pandemic. Finally we turned to politics as we talked to RC Dimezzo, the press officer of The Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working toward stopping the reelection of President Trump.

In this episode, hear how early stage seed investments can yield big returns. Rick Genzer is the Director of Investments for Information Technology at Ben Franklin Technology Partners. For over 30 years, Ben Franklin has been the leading seed stage capital provider for Southeastern Pennsylvania's technology sectors, investing over $175 million in more than 1,750 regional technology companies, many of which have gone on to become industry leaders. Working with the Investment Group, Rick identifies, vets, and ultimately invests in seed-level high-tech companies. Currently, a veteran of five leading-edge startups, Rick’s experience, and role provide him with a unique perspective in relating to and assisting Ben-funded companies. Read more at https://www.sep.benfranklin.org/ . Featured Pitch Presenters: Eric Bryant with Gnosis Media Group, offering the simplest text to donate service which is easy to use and fast to set up with no contracts or lengthy applications and works with any payment processor at https://gmg.cm/. Yvette Long with Platinum Minds, an educational and leadership development organization with the mission to collaborate with other community organizations to assist academically motivated boys from environmentally challenged neighborhoods with achieving their full academic potential and becoming leaders in their communities at https://platinumminds.org/. Kiran Karidi with CodeBot, a company which created the CodeBot - an interactive bot and computer programmers’ personal assistant. It can assist programmers in auto-generating code skeleton (scaffolding code) by understanding the specifications in natural language at http://codebotai.com/. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.

Growing or getting a business off the ground can feel like enough of a challenge without the added economic strain of a global pandemic. Now that we’re in the midst of one— how can we ensure our businesses not only survive but thrive?In today’s episode, guests Andy Long, of Ben Franklin Technology Partners and Jeff Edwards of The Stryk Group talk resilience. Find out what Jeff learned from surviving multiple major economic turns including the tech bubble and housing crisis. Andy breaks down the difference between the companies that will make it to the other side of economic disruption. Hear their advice for small businesses trying to keep their dreams alive through the coronavirus pandemic. Find out why mindset may be more important than you think.Top Takeaways:How small businesses can survive and thrive after the COVID-19 pandemic.Advice for small business owners on mindset and perspective.Lessons learned from previous economic downturns.The primary difference between companies that make it through major adversity.Episode Highlights: [00:01] Intro[00:15] Meet Andy Long and Jeff Edwards[01:19] Jeff Edwards on creating structure through adversity[06:06] Andy Long’s work with early companies [11:46] Jeff's lessons learned from multiple economic downturns[21:19] What Jeff would tell his younger self[24:15] Andy's mindset tips for facing adversity[27:10] Relating to one another and being intentional[31:11] Investing carefully emotionally [35:39] The world is changing, be proactive as it happens[37:48] Advice for small business owners trying to keep their dream alive[39:57] Finding balance and harvesting strength as a leader[43:28] OutroStand-Out Quotes:"Do I have the right aperture on who I'm doing business with and how I'm doing business?and am I the only one facing these challenges?... It's important to kind of put into perspective who you are in the scope of that and to know that it's still just a business. If that is the core of where you find your greatest value, it's going to be very challenging because feelings are going to eat you alive." -Andy Long [26:11] “If you're sitting and you're thinking and you're feeling your way through what it's going to be like if your business fails during this time, you're weakening your internal fortitude… That probably has more to do with failure than anything else that you experience in business because once we're worn out emotionally, we don't have the strength to persevere.” -Jeff Edwards [33:05] Resources Mentioned:Boost PointBen Franklin Technology PartnersThe Stryk GroupHBR: How to Survive a Recession and Thrive AfterwardConnect:Find | Sam BeilerAt boostpoint.comOn Instagram:@sam_beilerOn Twitter: @sambeilerFind | Andy Long At

Tom Pysz talks with Michael Outlaw, community liaison for the City of Erie. With him will be Brian Slawin, director and portfolio manager for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Then Tom talks with Nicole Reitzell, Vice President of Community Engagement for the Erie Downtown Development Corporation.

We began the week highlighting a group of professional women who are making their mark in the tech sector here in Erie. Our panel included Catherine von Birgelen, the Executive Director of the eMarketing Learning Center at the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Kathy Harrington, the Associate Account Manager at MCPc, Sara Olive Sheehan, Software Developer at Werkbot Studios, and Kara Wasser, the CEO at startup Baby Arrival Monitor. They discussed their journey into tech-related roles and their encouragement to young women to enter the field.

Welcome to the Wild West Crypto Show! This week we get ready to hit the derby at the Kentucky Derby next week! We will be attending the Run for the Unicorn as well. Guest lineup for this week includes Rob Robson with the Life App, an app that lets you earn rewards from buying everyday things, and Scott Nissenbaum with the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. To start earning cash now visit: https://www.wildwestcryptoshow.com/li... We at The Wild West Crypto Show and C-Suite radio work at the speed of crypto to bring you all the latest content! Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel and we promise to give you all the latest news and content in the crypto space! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Produced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. This episode is with Danish Dhamani of Orai.com, an app that helps people improve the way they speak. The Company raised a $2.56 million Seed round led by Comcast Ventures with participation from Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania and Prototype Capital. In this episode, Danish talks about the Philadelphia startup and investor scene, how to think of your seed round as a strategic game and time-bound it, how to maximize your investor funnel, the power of vulnerability when fundraising, and more. Check out www.Foundersuite.com for a full set of tools to raise capital. Clients have raised over $1.2 Billion since 2016.

Got an idea? Want to make it come alive? There is a far-reaching infrastructure to have a good idea become reality, and our experts Friday took listeners through that. We had in our studio Jacob Marsh, Industry Relations Coordinator and manager of the Penn State Behrend Innovation Commons, Rebecca Styn of the Idea Fund Erie, Brian Slawin of Regional Director & Portfolio Manager of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA, and Karl Sanchack, President and CEO of Erie Innovation District, LLC.

An interview with Chris Myers, founder of Kapsul, a startup heating and cooling brand that is disrupting the space, starting with a sleek window-mounted air conditioning unit like you’ve never seen before.   Read more about Chris’ journey on growthcurve.fm   Important Links: Kapsul - https://www.kapsulair.com Ben Franklin Technology Partners - https://benfranklin.org/   Special Thanks to: Kuf Knotz and The Hustle for our intro song, “Philadelphia” Follow them on Facebook and @kufknotz on Twitter and Instagram Our featured guest, Chris Myers from Kapsul   GrowthCurve is produced by Brolik. Brolik is a digital marketing agency based in Center City Philadelphia. Leveraging our strategic approach and integrated digital marketing capabilities, Brolik guides transformation focused entrepreneurs and business leaders through a methodical and adaptable approach to growth.

Eric M. Stone, CEO & Co-Founder, Velano Vascular Eric M. Stone is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Velano Vascular. A patient advocate and serial healthcare entrepreneur, Stone currently serves as National Trustee and a Committee Chair of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Prior to Velano, he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Molecular Health, and earlier in his career launched a series of pioneering interventional cardiology devices for Abbott while based in Brussels, Belgium and California. Stone was a founding member of Model N's (NYSE: MODN) Life Sciences division, where he led marketing and business development. Stone began his career in Marketing with Trilogy Software, and has since co-founded social sector programs at Harvard and Wharton. He served for a decade on Harvard University's Alumni Association (HAA) Board of Directors. Stone is a Director of Vigilant Biosciences and an Advisor to multiple healthcare upstarts. Stone received an MBA from The Wharton School, a Master's from Harvard University, and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife and daughter in San Francisco. Pitou Devgon, CMO & Co-Founder, Velano Vascular Pitou Devgon is a physician entrepreneur, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Velano Vascular and the inventor of Velano Vascular's patented vascular device technology.Prior to co-founding Velano Vascular, Pitou spent several years in venture capital at Safeguard Scientifics, focused on medical devices, diagnostics and healthcare IT investing. Pitou was instrumental in closing several notable investments at the firm and held board or advisory roles at Crescendo Biosciences and Ben Franklin Technology Partners.During his medical training and business school he had valuable experiences in a variety of roles, including technology transfer and patent review at UPenn and a summer associate position in marketing at Medtronic. Pitou caught his entrepreneurial spirit while still in college as a dot-com entrepreneur in the collegiate web portal space by founding and directing the Student Information Network, which became Sinapse Consulting.In addition to his ongoing staff physician appointment in the Medical ICU at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center Pitou regularly guest lectures at UPenn and the Wharton School on topics of entrepreneurship and healthcare investing.Pitou holds a BA in biological psychology from the College of William & Mary, an MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Apps Builder Brady S Acton Appdotly Founder. Brady is an Inventor, Entrepreneur and Villanova School of Business student. I spoke with Brady to help my listeners learn to develop an app with little money and experience. For absolutely no charge, Brady who is an experienced developer and entrepreneur and offered to help my Listenup Show the Mitchell Chadrow podcast audience help with their own apps and business. Some additional things we learn in the episode are on how to create web/mobile apps. Start a technology company. Grow/market an app. Build an app on a budget. We also spoke about several resources that include: the Fish Feast App his non-profit that helps other bootstrapping entrepreneurs: Appdotly Consulting resources you can find at the Villanova's Center for Entrepreneurship (ICE Institute. He also help with the Orai App and you may recall I interviewed that Founder Danish Dhamani back on show 052. Brady now works at Deloitte Consulting, he was a semifinalist for PECO "Innovator of the Year"​ and attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Topics: graphic designer Canva, hosting company Wix, app company Trivia Note Inc., venture capital private equity firm Ben Franklin Technology Partners magazine and scholarship Forbes 30 Under 30 Scholar. Listenup to the interview via mitchellchadrow.com/show054

Entrepreneurial Leadership PQ Corporation, Stan Silverman     On today's show 033    What will we discuss on today's show: - Startup sponsored by Hostgator Stan Silverman is the former president and chief executive officer of PQ Corporation, a family owned global company operating in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific in two core businesses – chemicals and engineered glass materials. Stan rose through the ranks at PQ over nearly 35 years He is vice chairman of the board of trustees of Drexel University, and a member of the Drexel Close School of Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. Stan writes a weekly guest column on Effective Leadership for Philadelphia Business Journal. He is the former chairman of the board of the Drexel University College of Medicine and former chairman of the Soap and Detergent Association. He has served as a guest lecturer on Executive Leadership at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and at the LeBow College of Business of Drexel University, where he holds the position of executive in residence. He is a director on the boards of Drummond Scientific where he serves as lead director, Femco Holdings, LLC, Exocor, Inc. and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania. He formerly served on the boards of General Chemical Corporation, A. Schulman, Inc., innRoad, Inc., C&D Technologies, Inc., Met-Pro Corporation, and PQ Corporation. Other key points for discussion: Entrepreneurship, leadership, preferred provider, on leadership the good and poor (Wells Fargo an example of poor leadership).  Building a leadership culture where you have high trust and true teamwork Our last show 032 was with Jeff Nowak of Boost Linguistics for a recap from last year lessons learned from our terrific guests and plans this year for the show as we continue to grow. Go to listenupshow.com Leaving a legacy: member of The Close School of Entrepreneurship’s Advisory Board - Silverman Donates $2 Million for Close School Dean Professorship - Annual Drexel startup day - passion - impressed by their stories of journey as entrepreneurs Change agent: - change is the only constant in life, and you had to be comfortable with change to be successful Lessons learned in today's show: Be different, learn to take risks.  Have the passion for what you decide to do whether work, career or in business.  Build competitive advantage: become preferred provider in your market - Fast round - fast pitch - Sponsored by Audible Best business advice Bad business advice Quote mantra Book App   * 3 main lessons takeaways How can people stay in touch  

What is it like to manage the Snoopy brand? To be at DoubleClick in the early days? To wade through the depth of Ben Franklin Technology Partners and simplify its message? Jason Bannon answers these questions in our latest episode and reflects on his career as a ‘branding troubadour'. If you enjoy our podcast, subscribe […] The post Complexity in Branding: Jason Bannon- Ben Franklin Technology Partners appeared first on Finch Brands.

Welcome to the sixth episode of Todd Cohen's "Let's Talk Sales Culture" show from BlogTalkRadio.com. Todd launched his new live Internet radio call-in show on December 18, 2008. Episode #6, “Amazing Sales Results through Effective Networking,”  features lively interaction between Todd and his guests, Philadelphia-based business professor, entrepreneur and consultant Steve Smolinsky, and Oliver Picher, founder and president of Visible Influence, LLC, which helps businesses, executives, and professionals make themselves more visible and attract more business. Smolinsky is also a founding partner of Conversation On Networking, a provider of interactive, educational programs on developing and maintaining great relationships for business and life. Picher, a senior public relations and communications consultant with more than 20 years experience, has most recently been active in Content Marketing, using targeted and compelling original content to reach and engage potential clients and partners.               Steve Smolinsky A senior public relations and communications consultant with more than 20 years experience in the high tech, professional services, human resource consulting, and medical fields, Oliver Picher is an expert in public relations, communications strategy, message and content development, writing, and research. Picher has most recently been active in Content Marketing, using targeted and compelling original content to reach and engage potential clients and partners. For example, he is working with Basecamp Business and the Mid-Atlantic Capital Alliance to develop a business events calendar targeted at entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and professionals. The calendar tracks events held by over 200 organizations throughout the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware regions. The University City Science Center, Select Greater Philadelphia, and Ben Franklin Technology Partners have recently provided significant funding to the project. Previously, Oliver was Marketing Director for Synygy Inc., an Inc 500 Hall of Fame professional services company. Synygy's fast-paced growth gave him solid experience in every aspect of marketing, branding, and public relations. Oliver helped build momentum in Synygy's sales and marketing and found creative ways to position Synygy as a market leader. Oliver was also a member of the Corporate Communications department at Unisys Corporation, where he contributed to repositioning Unisys from an old-line mainframe computer manufacturer to a technology-led professional services and solutions company. Download the podcast of episode 6 here (20.1 mb mono MP3 file, 01:29:04 duration). Subscribe to the RSS feed for Todd Cohen's Sales Leader podcast series. Subscribe to the RSS feed for Todd's BlogTalkRadio "Let's Talk Sales Culture" radio show. Apple iPod owners, subscribe to all of Todd's podcasts in the Apple iTunes Music Store.   More information on Todd's BlogTalkRadio show is available at Todd's Show Page. Read the press release about Todd's first BlogTalkRadio show here. Produced by Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ. Keywords: Community of Sales Professionals, Matrix Organization, Networking, Sales Candidates, Hiring Models, Sales Coaching, Sales Communication, Sales Community, Keywords: Sales Excellence, Sales Leadership, Sales Management, Training, Sales Metrics, Sales Networking, Sales Process Training, Sales Teams, Sales Training, Salesperson, Sales Training Program, virtual teams, sales success triad del.icio.us Tags: Community of Sales Professionals,Matrix Organization,Networking,Sales Candidates,Hiring Models,Sales Coaching,Sales Communication,Sales Community,Keywords: Sales Excellence,Sales Leadership,Sales Management,Training,Sales Metrics,Sales Networking,Sales Process Training,Sales Teams,Sales Training,Salesperson,Sales Training Program,virtual teams