Originated in Buffalo/Niagara, adopted by Philadelphia. Produce enthusiast. Unusually long arms. Opinions always my own.

Philadelphia, PA
Joined January 2009
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"The @UCScienceCenter approach combines industry insight, clinical partnerships and strategic guidance to help founders gain the understanding and relationships they need to succeed," says @switchfitch in this guest post. Learn more: technical.ly/startups/health…
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👖 ➡ “If you want to just sit back, fly off the seat of your pants, and hope for the best, I would NOT go to CRP... but if you want to have the #startup become an actual business, then this is the first place to start.” 💯 -CRP Alumni Apply now: sciencecenter.org/programs/c… – at Philadelphia, PA
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📢 Big news: 10 innovative startups from the US and UK have been selected for the June cohort of the Science Center’s Capital Readiness Program, sponsored by @cozen_oconnor! These exceptional health tech companies are coming to Philadelphia for a transformative 5-day bootcamp: – at Philadelphia, PA
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Know someone exceptional? This year, @UCScienceCenter invites you to nominate changemakers! #NucleusAwards2024 presented by @CSL will celebrate four visionary leaders for their work within the Philadelphia STEM ecosystem. More info: sciencecenter.org/nucleus-aw…
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The Science Center’s FirstHand program connects Philadelphia middle and high school students to hands-on science. There are no grades or homework here: it’s a professional lab where kids can see themselves as scientists. Meet Jackie and Aisha: sciencecenter.org/blog/act-l…
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It's the last day to apply for the upcoming 2024/25 Founders Fellowship cohort, so don't delay! Life science entrepreneurs receive: 💵 $50,000 annual stipend 👩‍🔬Access to @cicnow lab space 🧠Hands-on learning & expert guidance 🤠And more! Details here: sciencecenter.org/programs/f…
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Meet the 10 companies selected & investors tapped for the next cohort of our Capital Readiness Program! Info: ucsc.co/10 Alpine Health, @AltheiaInc, Endomedix, Hera Health Solutions, LastMinute, @OatmealhealthAI, @pearlantigenics, Percy, @SyntrHealth, TYBR Health
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Don't miss our official SXSW session at the @AmplifyPhilly House! ⚡ Roberto Rodriguez, Archna Sahay, Eli Velasquez & Christopher Wink will dispel investment myths that stifle a startup’s ability to raise capital early in the commercialization lifecycle. ucsc.co/4bTgWBx
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See you at @sxsw! Catch Kristen Fitch and Eli Velasquez in Austin March 6-12. Don’t miss our panel on Sunday, March 10th at the @AmplifyPhilly Myth Busting: Startup Capital panel to hear expert insights on raising capital in a down market. schedule.sxsw.com/2024/event…
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As we gear up for @sxsw, we want to send a shout out to our incredible Amplify Philly Board Members! ⚡️ Amanda Arroyo ⚡️ Kristen Fitch ⚡️ Melanie Hidalgo-Britt (Not Pictured) ⚡️ Heidi Franklin ⚡️ Michelle Freeman ⚡️ Nicole Pumphrey Read more below! amplifyphilly.com/meet-board
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AMPLIFY PHILLY HOUSE 🤝 NEW #SXSW2024 LOCATION We're at an all new spot for @sxsw '24! This year we'll be at the The Stay Put - 73 Rainey St, Austin, TX Stop by March 10th to see how we transform this new venue into all things Philly!📍 amplifyphilly.com/sxsw #AmplifyPhilly
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Kristen Fitch retweeted
.@AmplifyPhilly is focused on building 'intentional' connections and finding new opportunities to showcase Philadelphia in 2024, including at #SXSW bit.ly/3ut7Fzl
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It’s National Innovation Day & we’re at the University City Science Center hosting our first ever Innovation Press Preview Event & Gathering!⚡ Stay tuned for some innovative programming & some exciting news later on. 👀 #AmplifyPhilly #NationalInnovationDay #PhillyInnovation – at Philadelphia, PA
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Amplify Philly is heading back to @sxsw ’24! More details coming soon! ✈️⚡️ amplifyphilly.com/sxsw
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In this @phillymag op-ed, our CEO @TheTifWilson examines how the life sciences industry can and should be a vehicle for inclusive economic growth in Philadelphia. phillymag.com/news/2024/01/2…
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That's a wrap for cohort 3 of our Capital Readiness Program! Thank you to our sponsor @cozenoconnor, Investors-in-Residence, SMEs, & the startups for spending the week with us. Interested in the program? We're accepting applications for our next cohort: sciencecenter.org/programs/c…
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A legacy of leadership at @vencafePHL
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