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Technically Philly: Unpredictable Workdays at a Startup

February 17, 2015

Melissa Ivone is the design overlord at Curalate, a Philadelphia startup that focuses on optimizing marketing on visual social media platforms. Ivone, who has been with the company since 2012, said working at a startup has

Economy

North Philadelphia: Second-Generation Immigrant Creates Haven for Startups

October 29, 2014

Across from the local 7-Eleven and other corporate establishments that are proliferating across Cecil B. Moore Avenue on Temple University’s main campus, the Fox School of Business’ Small Business Development Center has been helping the

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Technically Philly: The Enterprise Center Aims to Boost Businesses of Minority Entrepreneurs

July 9, 2014

A group of entrepreneurs sat in a conference room on a recent Wednesday for diverse reasons: one woman sought guidance on solidifying her cookie business with a brick-and-mortar store; another hoped to develop an online interior

Food

Technically Philly: Restaurant Startup Matt & Marie’s offers a Modern Twist on A Philly Classic

December 23, 2013

Already well-known for their hoagies, Philadelphia is about to get a new twist on the old classic. Nicole Marie and Justin Sapolsky are the co-founders of Matt & Marie’s Modern Italian Sandwiches, a forthcoming eat-in

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Technically Philly: Penn Students Create New Text Recognition Serivce

November 21, 2013

With the recent boom in smartphones, people are now able to search the web and find information in a matter of moments. With the creation of their app PicClick, University of Pennsylvania graduate students James Hui

Education

Technically Philly: Growing Trend of Student Entrepreneurship Continues

May 16, 2013

In response to the present economy and lack of traditional jobs upon graduation, more students are turning toward entrepreneurial endeavors, creating their own startups and, in turn, careers they can continue after graduation. With more

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