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Spotted: 10 Philadelphia Entrepreneurs to Watch

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June 11, 2012


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The City of Brotherly Love has sets its sights on becoming America’s next big tech town and Philadelphia entrepreneurs (tech and beyond) are looking to put their city on the startup map.

While the city is generally known for its pharma or life sciences startups, here are ten must-watch industry leaders — across various industries — that are playing an active role in Philadelphia’s startup ecosystem.

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    Sean Blanda

    Sean Blanda, Co-founder of Technically Media

    Sean Blanda is the Co-founder of Technically Media, an online publishing strategy firm that focuses on the building better audiences through content, editorial and social media strategy, in addition to innovating news in revenue and engagement. @SeanBlanda

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    Amanda Steinberg

    Amanda Steinberg, Co-founder and CEO of DailyWorth.com, Inc.

    Amanda Steinberg is the Co-founder and CEO of DailyWorth.com, a personal finance daily email newsletter and community for women that includes information on financial literacy and money management skewed towards a female audience.  @AmandaSteinberg

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    Rebecca Devine

    Rebecca Devine, Co-founder and Principal of Maven Communications

    Rebecca Devine is the Co-founder and Principal of Maven Communications, a public relations, social media and issues management agency specializing in real estate, professional services and technology companies. @RebeccaDevine

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    Steven Welch

    Steven Welch, Founder of DreamIt Ventures

    Steven Welch is the Founder of DreamIt Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in incubation and seed investments -- investing between $10,000 and $30,000 in each company. @welchsteven

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    Tina Wells

    Tina Wells, Founder and CEO of Buzz Marketing Group

    Tina Wells is the Founder and CEO of Buzz Marketing Group, a youth marketing agency specializing in research, events, and promotions. @TinaCWells

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    Chris Stanchak

    Chris Stanchak, Founder and CEO of TicketLeap

    Chris Stanchak is the Founder and CEO of TicketLeap, an online ticket sales and event marketing company that caters its e-ticketing services to small companies and events, as well as larger events. @chrisstanchak

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    Dave Girgenti

    Dave Girgenti, Founder of Wish Upon A Hero

    Dave Girgenti is the Founder of Wish Upon A Hero, a social helping network that connects those in need with people who are willing to help. @davegirgenti

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    Peter Groverman

    Peter Groverman, Founder of The Relief Foundation

    Peter Groverman is the Founder of The Relief Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to the people and areas that have experienced great hardship due to forces beyond their control. @pgroverman

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    Brad Kielinski

    T. Brad Kielinski, Founder and CEO of IT Pros

    T. Brad Kielinski is the Founder and CEO of IT Pros, a technology consulting and staffing organization focused on local emerging companies who need subject matter expert consulting, contract, temp-to-hire and permanent employment services. @bkielinski

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    Jameel Farruk

    Jameel Farruk, Co-founder and CMO of Inhabi

    Jameel Farruk is the co-founder and CMO of Inhabi, a Philadelphia based real estate technology company that helps renters and landlords connect. @jfarruk

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Photo Credit: Brad Kielinski, Founder and CEO of IT Pros

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