I have some exciting news to share. I have joined @LowensteinLLP as a partner in the #ECVC group. I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining such a well-known and respected platform particularly in the early-stage ecosystem! https://t.co/y7EktSraf2

Something is happening in pre-seed / seed that I think needs to be amplified more. The gap between pre-seed and seed is getting large. More >>

Helpful insight from @cartainc's @PeterJ_Walker on summer fundraising. Conventional wisdom is that summer is toughest so this is eye-opening. Just remember this reflects when deals close. Term sheets are typically issued 4-6 weeks prior to closing! @LowensteinLLP #startup #VC

Find out the ways #GenAI is impacting how #IP applies to your next big idea: https://t.co/qxAbOzSaLL

The Philly company that makes autonomous farm robots, .@burro_ai, just raised a $24M Series B https://t.co/7P5dkmkbxF

Do you think about the age of a founder when investing? If yes, why?

Two ways for an AI company to protect itself from competition: (a) depend not just on AI but also deep domain knowledge about a particular field, (b) have a very close relationship with the end users.

Supt Watlington says #PHLed will soon meet with Temple U and CCP with the idea to start a middle college HS that puts district students on a path to graduate from college, debt free, on the road to become teachers.

Ben Franklin completes first close of its expected $100M venture fund for Pennsylvania innovation. Read the full press release here https://t.co/VcQhSFRWck

Startup seed to A graduation rate has dropped from 35.3% to 17.6% 🤯 The leading graduation rate is now in fintech at 22.6%. The market is tough but just keep building! The best startups are made in these times.

We're number one 🎉 Philadelphia has been named the best city to visit in the United States next year by Lonely Planet travel guide.

Check our thoughts on the new #CA law, requiring #VC firms to disclose #founder diversity information. Law will apply to a majority of #VC investment firms, even if they are not based in CA. @goodwinlaw #goodwinlaw

NY Tech Week is TOMORROW!🗽 🎉 There are over 50+ AI events at NY Tech Week 🤯 (here’s my shortlist): 🧵 7 AI events at NY Tech Week:

As generative artificial intelligence continues to develop and support human needs, the concept of authorship becomes more complex. Can #AI-generated material by copyrighted? Goodwin's Ashleigh Nickerson and Martin Gomez explain more.

Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for #InnovationWeekendPHL! Join us on Nov 10-11 for an opportunity to connect with experts, bringing groundbreaking ideas and transformative projects to life. Early bird pricing closes Oct 1, so grab your #IWphl2023 tickets today! https://t.co/owcREm0cqk

Follow up this morning. “See daddy, it’s all clean now!”

I told me now 3 year old toddler to clean up a mess. She responds with - “Oh don’t worry daddy, when I go to sleep, it will become clean by itself!” 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

To better understand the VC ecosystem, you need to understand Capital Calls. A capital call is how a fund manager (”general partner” or “GP”) collects money from their investors (“limited partners” or “LPs”) when the fund is ready to invest. Here's why they're so important:

New #technology comes with new privacy challenges. Learn how to stay ahead. #AI

Apps are now open for the @comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator: Enterprise AI! 🚀 We're looking to partner with #startups utilizing artificial intelligence to drive innovation within Software Development, Cyber Security, and more. Apply today! ➡️ https://t.co/BPJLtCCMdf