An In-Depth Look Into Founded in Philly Series II 2020

Published: Thu, 01/21/21

Hey PSL, and Happy 2021!

We hope that each of you found time to rest and reset, and that you're approaching new year with a new perspective. Additionally, we hope that you look back on 2020 as a time when we, collectively, innovated through change and managed to form new relationships and strengthen our communities during a socially distant time.

Thank you to the community members who served as virtual mentors, including those 45 speakers and mentors who supported our Founded in Philly Series II Accelerator.

The MVP-Stage Accelerator wrapped up in early December, and we could not be more proud of what this cohort managed to accomplish in just 12 short weeks, virtually. Read on to learn more about the results of the program.

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An In-Depth Look Into PSL’s Founded In Philly MVP-Stage Accelerator

"Over the last few months, we worked with 10 incredibly inspiring companies, providing a (virtual) space for them to experience the rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship, together. Despite the pandemic, the founders rose to the occasion of a virtual accelerator and dedicated themselves to achieving the goals they set at the beginning of the program.”

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"Verizon is partnering with the City of Philadelphia for the initiatives that will focus on enhancing digital resources via its public-access computer centers, as well as funding for founders."

Founders, Apply the Scientific Method to Your Startup

"But much like the iterative approach it preaches, the Lean Startup Method could itself be made better. And my colleagues and I may have found a way. The lean method calls for startups to learn about customers’ problems and needs, obtain feedback, and build a minimum viable product to test demand. Rinse and repeat until launch day, and even beyond."

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