Helping founders find community and connections
Invent Penn State program connecting Penn State tech startup founders and faculty researchers with seasoned executives for mentorship and market entry acceleration.
Free 6-month cohort-based founder coaching program in Pittsburgh by The CEO Strategy and InnovatePGH, covering productivity, customer discovery, growth strategy, fundraising, and leadership — running twice a year.
Learn more →WorldUpstart's fellowship program supporting international life science/medtech founders with pitch coaching, investor introductions, and targeted business development consulting for U.S. market expansion.
Learn more →Ben Franklin SEP and PACT program matching entrepreneurs with teams of 3–5 volunteer mentors for personalized, objective guidance based on MIT Venture Mentoring principles.
Learn more →Philadelphia Alliance for Capital & Technologies (PACT) mentorship program pairing entrepreneurs with teams of seasoned mentors from Ben Franklin Technology Partners and the PACT community for objective guidance.
Learn more →Invent Penn State program connecting Penn State tech startups with experienced executives who mentor and help accelerate market entry and commercialization.
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