Join us for an hour of open virtual networking on our Remo platform, where you can connect with other members of the innovation community. BYOB!

Carolyn Hochstadter runs her own boutique law firm, specializing in business and bankruptcy law with a niche in the Digital Health space. The firm helps clients explore, develop and launch start-ups, fundraise, hire talent and operate their companies for lifestyle or exit purposes. Carolyn will be hosting this one-on-one legal counseling meeting that will provide innovators, entrepreneurs, fundraisers, investors and stakeholders with legal advice covering basic start-up steps, as well as specific responses to legal questions affecting their particular company or investment. If any of the following questions resonate with you, be sure to book your appointment today by emailing hello@venturecafephiladelphia.org with your preferred time slot! Do you have questions about what legal steps to take in launching your start-up? Do you need help navigating the tax benefits of an LLC versus a Corporation? Is your core IP being created and protected to raise maximum legal barriers? Do you need help with the terms of fundraising and exit strategies? Have you decided whether to hire gig workers or employees as your talent base? Office Hour Appointment Times for Legal Advice for Entrepreneurs: 3:00-3:20pm: FULL 3:20-3:40pm: FULL 3:40-4:00pm: FULL

Scott Keeley is a patent agent. A patent agent does everything a patent attorney does except argue in court. People come to Scott to handle everything between themselves and the US Patent and Trademark Office — filing patent applications; navigating the fee structure and USPTO rules; and filing international patent applications. Keeley DeAngelo LLP has been in the business since 2009 and is able advise on all aspects of the patent process. They also advise on product design (they have backgrounds in industrial design), manufacturing and licensing. Their workshops include Patenting 101, Licensing 101, and “How Do I Know It’s Patentable?” If any of the following questions resonate with you, be sure to book your appointment today by emailing hello@venturecafephiladelphia.org with your preferred time slot! How do I know it’s patentable? What are the fees and time-frames involved in applying for a patent? How do I overcome the prior art? How/where do I get this invention manufactured? Should I license my intellectual property? Office Hours appointment times: 3:00-3:20pm: FULL 3:20-3:40pm: FULL 3:40-4:00pm: (Open)

The development of the COVID-19 vaccine underscores the strengths and successes of the U.S. biomedical enterprise. This advancement and others that prevent, treat, and cure a range of diseases, also highlights the impact of federal funding in bringing these advancements to life. To improve the U.S. government’s capabilities to speed this type of research, President Biden has proposed the establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Included in the President’s FY2022 budget as a component of the NIH, ARPA-H will be tasked with building high-risk, high-reward capabilities to drive biomedical breakthroughs. Join us for an interactive session to learn about ARPA-H and get an opportunity to provide feedback before this this groundbreaking program is launched. This session is the first of a two-part series exploring the proposed Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

Join us for our very first session of a new OnRamp series, led by Founder-in-Residence John Possumato. Pitching and presenting a business idea to investors might seem like a daunting task, but it is one of the most important steps in the entrepreneurial journey. In this workshop session, Robert Laidlaw will be discussing best practices for effectively communicating the value and impact of your product. This session will lay the foundation for the rest of the series, which will culminate in our quarterly pitch competition.

Talia Greene will discuss her artist residency at the biotech company Integral Molecular, where she developed a misinformation vaccine for the COVID-19 pandemic, in collaboration with Integral scientists. She will share images related to her process, as well as artwork from her solo exhibition, Sense<&-#:>Antisense. This exhibition, currently on view at the Esther Klein Gallery, documents the outcome of Greene’s residency where she explored the ways that science has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and willfully distorted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The title Sense<&-#:>Antisense refers to both the scientific and everyday meanings of the words. In genetics, sense and antisense are the terms used for the two strands of DNA; antisense RNA also silences or prevents mRNA from being expressed.  The exhibition points to the media pathways through which facts about the pandemic have mutated to sow disinformation and hate, and highlights the primary outcome of her residency: an antidote in the form of a vaccine against misinformation.

Join Aron Starosta and Eamon Gallagher for a roundtable discussion where you can get immediate, actionable feedback on your start up idea, your pitch, or your presentation. Attendees also have the opportunity to share feedback with the presenters. This is a regular meetup group with a fun, informal environment. Grab a cold beverage and participation is highly encouraged! Part of what makes Startup Roundtable such a valuable resource are all the attendees who provide feedback and insight. If your pitch isn’t ready yet or you just want to observe, come by anyway and take part in the discussion! Ready to pitch and receive feedback? Sign up here: https://vencafphl.typeform.com/to/uEr6bkTt. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a special toast and virtual cheers to the end the night, and catch up with other members of the Venture Cafe community.

Scott Keeley is a patent agent. A patent agent does everything a patent attorney does except argue in court. People come to Scott to handle everything between themselves and the US Patent and Trademark Office — filing patent applications; navigating the fee structure and USPTO rules; and filing international patent applications. Keeley DeAngelo LLP has been in the business since 2009 and is able advise on all aspects of the patent process. They also advise on product design (they have backgrounds in industrial design), manufacturing and licensing. Their workshops include Patenting 101, Licensing 101, and “How Do I Know It’s Patentable?” If any of the following questions resonate with you, be sure to book your appointment today by emailing hello@venturecafephiladelphia.org with your preferred time slot! How do I know it’s patentable? What are the fees and time-frames involved in applying for a patent? How do I overcome the prior art? How/where do I get this invention manufactured? Should I license my intellectual property? Office Hours appointment times: 3:00-3:20pm: (Open) 3:20-3:40pm: (Open) 3:40-4:00pm: (Open)

Please note, this is an in-person session. If you plan to join us in-person please plan to bring proof of full vaccination. Masks are required unless actively eating or drinking. Now is your chance to get 1:1 mentorship from Venture Café Philadelphia Executive Director Tracy Brala! If any of the following questions resonate with you, be sure to book your slot today by emailing hello@venturecafephiladelphia.org with your preferred slot: I am looking to hire talent – where can I go? Is this a scalable idea? Do I need capital to grow my business? Check out the available slots below! Walk-ins are welcome as scheduling permits. 3:00-3:20pm: FULL 3:20-3:40pm: Open 3:40-4:00pm: Open

Carolyn Hochstadter runs her own boutique law firm, specializing in business and bankruptcy law with a niche in the Digital Health space. The firm helps clients explore, develop and launch start-ups, fundraise, hire talent and operate their companies for lifestyle or exit purposes. Carolyn will be hosting this one-on-one legal counseling meeting that will provide innovators, entrepreneurs, fundraisers, investors and stakeholders with legal advice covering basic start-up steps, as well as specific responses to legal questions affecting their particular company or investment. If any of the following questions resonate with you, be sure to book your appointment today by emailing hello@venturecafephiladelphia.org with your preferred time slot! Do you have questions about what legal steps to take in launching your start-up? Do you need help navigating the tax benefits of an LLC versus a Corporation? Is your core IP being created and protected to raise maximum legal barriers? Do you need help with the terms of fundraising and exit strategies? Have you decided whether to hire gig workers or employees as your talent base? Office Hour Appointment Times for Legal Advice for Entrepreneurs: 3:00-3:20pm: (Open) 3:20-3:40pm: (Open) 3:40-4:00pm: (Open)

The second of a two-part series exploring the proposed Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This session will give participants an opportunity to learn about ARPA-H from an investor perspective and provide feedback to the NIH before the program is launched.

Join us for part one of a two-part workshop series led by Dr. Virginia Miori, where she will be talking about NFT’s (non-fungible tokens). In this presentation, Dr. Miori will give an introduction to blockchain technology, as well as describing exactly what makes an NFT and the difference between various kinds. Additionally, she will give some background on current NFT marketplaces and go through the minting process using OpenSea.

Join Aron Starosta and Eamon Gallagher for a roundtable discussion where you can get immediate, actionable feedback on your start up idea, your pitch, or your presentation. Attendees also have the opportunity to share feedback with the presenters. This is a regular meetup group with a fun, informal environment. Grab a cold beverage and participation is highly encouraged! Part of what makes Startup Roundtable such a valuable resource are all the attendees who provide feedback and insight. If your pitch isn’t ready yet or you just want to observe, come by anyway and take part in the discussion! Ready to pitch and receive feedback? Sign up here: https://vencafphl.typeform.com/to/uEr6bkTt. Looking forward to seeing you there!

As we move into the data-drive future, one question becomes increasingly important: Are we using trusted data? Join IT and data regulation expert Lawrence Rich, as he leads a discussion on the principles of trusted data. These principles will be defined and discussed as the basis for timely and ethical decisions in the life sciences industry (e.g., discovery, manufacturing, clinical trials, marketing authorization).

Join us for part two of a two-part workshop series led by Dr. Virginia Miori, where she will be discussing the impact of NFT’s on our cultural framework. Some of the questions she will be addressing are:-      How do NFT’s impact collections?-      What are some of the regulatory implications of NFT’s?-      How do NFT’s affect the environment?-      How is security ensured when buying and selling NFT’s?

Please note, this is an in-person only session. Proof of vaccination and masks are required to attend.   Carolyn Lewis is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley in Center City . She has a natural talent for working with entrepreneurs and great commitment for helping them establish and grow their businesses. Carolyn offers financial advice to small business owners at all stages of their business- from the founding through to the exit. If you are interested in booking a 1:1 mentorship appointment with Carolyn, please email hello@venturecafephiladelphia.org with your preferred time slot.   If any of the following questions resonate with you, consider booking an appointment today!   Help! I need general advice regarding the funding and management of my business but don’t know where to start. Are there any Financial and Insurance Needs that are Unique to Business Owners During the Formation Phase of the Business? What Lending Opportunities should I Consider During the Mid and Late Stages of the Business Lifecycle? What Considerations are there in a Public rather than a Private Sale? Available Appointments: 4:00-4:20pm: Open 4:20-4:40pm: Open 4:40-5:00pm: Open

Please note, this is an in-person only session. Proof of vaccination and masks are required to attend.   Carolyn Lewis is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley in Center City . She has a natural talent for working with entrepreneurs and great commitment for helping them establish and grow their businesses. Carolyn offers financial advice to small business owners at all stages of their business- from the founding through to the exit. If you are interested in booking a 1:1 mentorship appointment with Carolyn, please email hello@venturecafephiladelphia.org with your preferred time slot.   If any of the following questions resonate with you, consider booking an appointment today!   Help! I need general advice regarding the funding and management of my business but don’t know where to start. Are there any Financial and Insurance Needs that are Unique to Business Owners During the Formation Phase of the Business? What Lending Opportunities should I Consider During the Mid and Late Stages of the Business Lifecycle? What Considerations are there in a Public rather than a Private Sale? Available Appointments: 4:00-4:20pm: Open 4:20-4:40pm: Open 4:40-5:00pm: Open