🌟 Special Ticketed Kickoff Event  Limited Availability: This event is distinct from our standard 4-8 PM programming. To ensure an intimate and engaging experience, we are limiting attendance to just 50 special guests. Ticket Purchase Required: Participation in this event requires the purchase of a ticket.   What does it take for a groundbreaking innovation to turn into a thriving business? Join visionary executives Tim Rowe, Founder and CEO of CIC and Founder and Chair of the Venture Café Global Institute, Travis Sheridan, former President of the Venture Café Global Network and the first Chief Community Office and Senior Vice President at Wexford, and Tiffany Wilson, President and CEO of the Science Center, for an intimate conversation exploring what it takes to make innovation happen. This unique opportunity, limited to 50 tickets, will take you behind the scenes of architecting innovation. Engage with these leaders, discover their inspirational journeys, and delve into their visions for the future of entrepreneurship and innovation. This intimate gathering paves the way to our 5th Anniversary celebration, offering continued networking with thought leaders and a chance to be part of a community driving global change. Join us for an evening of insight, inspiration, and celebration, marking a significant milestone in the Venture Café Philadelphia journey. 🔗 Secure Your Spot Now!: Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity. To join us for this enlightening evening, please visit our Eventbrite page and secure your ticket. This is your chance to gain invaluable insights from leaders who have been at the forefront of fostering groundbreaking innovation.

Join us for a special gathering with Jeannine Cook, owner of Harriett’s Bookshop, and explore the powerful connection between literature, innovation, and legacy. This immersive bookshop experience showcases a collection where each story is not just a narrative but a mirror reflecting the enduring power of ideas through time. Here, literature is celebrated as a catalyst for innovative thought and a cornerstone in building lasting legacies.

Innovation can take many forms, Sometimes the form of a craft beverage! Whether you are looking to connect with other professionals, founders, entrepreneurs, or exchange ideas, Venture Café is the space to make it happen. Come to connect, engage, and build relationships within the Philadelphia innovation ecosystem. You never know when you’ll be part of a serendipitous collision that will take you to the next level!  

Join us for the special encore edition of “Bites of Entrepreneurship,” our celebrated series in partnership with CIC. This installment reunites four distinguished food entrepreneurs from Philly, each a highlight from our past events, to celebrate our 5th Anniversary. Dive into the world of culinary innovation and savor the stories and flavors that have reshaped Philly’s food scene. From farm-to-table pioneers to groundbreaking culinary talents, these entrepreneurs embody the spirit of innovation in every bite.

Join us for the ‘Act Like a Founder’ spotlight, a dynamic showcase of entrepreneurial spirit. This spotlight focuses on individuals who embody a strong bias for action. Hear from visionaries who have turned their ideas into reality, demonstrating the true essence of what it means to ‘Act Like a Founder’ in the world of innovation.    

Explore ‘Build a Legacy’, where long-term vision meets impactful execution. This spotlight features entrepreneurs who think beyond the immediate, crafting legacies that resonate for years to come. Discover how these innovators use their ideas and actions to make lasting contributions, shaping a better future through their enduring impact.

Experience ‘Connect Communities’ , highlighting the power of connections in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This spotlight celebrates those who transform Thursday Gatherings into a ‘community of communities.’ Meet the catalysts who not only participate but actively enhance and unite diverse groups, fostering strength and unity through collaboration.

Innovation can take many forms, Sometimes the form of a craft beverage! Whether you are looking to connect with other professionals, founders, entrepreneurs, or exchange ideas, Venture Café is the space to make it happen. Come to connect, engage, and build relationships within the Philadelphia innovation ecosystem. You never know when you’ll be part of a serendipitous collision that will take you to the next level!  

Investing can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! Taking the time to understand the basics of investing can help you make more informed decisions on either side of the coin.   Join us for this interactive session with expert investors, shedding light on common investment myths that are worth busting.

Bunker Labs’ Veterans in Residence Showcase is a nationwide event, celebrating our program participants as they have completed Bunker Labs’   WHAT IS THE VETERANS IN RESIDENCE SHOWCASE? Throughout the week of December 6th, the Veterans in Residence Showcase honors over 325 veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs who are participating in the Veterans in Residence Program in 33 cohorts across the country. The Veterans in Residence Showcase exists to rally business and civic leaders around veteran and military spouses, making real connections that lead to real opportunities like customers, capital access, and partnerships. WHO IS PRESENTING? Veterans in Residence participants are early-stage companies from various industries. Our cohort members are focused on gaining significant traction in their entrepreneurial journey. You will also see our Bunker Labs Ambassadors leading the Showcase. Bunker Labs Ambassadors are the face of veteran and military spouse entrepreneurship in their local communities and are seeking significant connections to propel our community forward. Ambassadors are critical to the Bunker Labs mission and have been working with our program participants for 6 months. WHO IS INVITED? Please join us if you are a business or civic leader looking to support Bunker Labs entrepreneurs in your local community. Come meet our Bunker Labs Ambassadors and Veterans in Residence participants and make a lasting impact that builds local economies across the United States. Please share the invite, show-up, and connect dots that can change the trajectory of entrepreneurial dreams. About Bunker Labs: Bunker Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a national network of veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs dedicated to helping members start their own businesses. Bunker Labs is committed to seeing veterans and military spouses have the network, tools, and resources they need to launch and grow their own business.

Innovation can take many forms, Sometimes the form of a craft beverage! Whether you are looking to connect with other professionals, founders, entrepreneurs, or exchange ideas, Venture Café is the space to make it happen. Come to connect, engage, and build relationships within the Philadelphia innovation ecosystem. You never know when you’ll be part of a serendipitous collision that will take you to the next level!