Lesson #7: 1 > 1,000,000
For a startup, nabbing your first sale is a moment worth celebrating. In the latest installment of our 'Incubating Innovation' series, Wayne Barz talks about the journey to that big score, and the challenges that follow.
Lesson #6: What would Captain Kirk do?
In the next installation of our "Incubating Innovation" series, Wayne Barz encourages entrepreneurs to embrace the spirit of exploration.
And the winner of Ben Franklin Venture Idol is...
The annual competition for Northeastern PA startups -- a combination of 'American Idol' and 'Shark Tank' -- has crowned its 2016 winner.
Lesson #5: Make your own luck
Wayne Barz of TechVentures in Bethlehem talks about the eternal struggle between risk and luck -- and how a smart entrepreneur can take control of those essential elements.
Ben Franklin to invest $136,000 in Northeastern PA economic development
The organization's goal is to lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by growing early-stage companies, helping manufacturers achieve industry leadership, and promoting a favorable business environment.
Lesson #4: Don't live in Dilbert's world
In the next installation of our "Incubating Innovation" series, Wayne Barz encourages technology-minded founders to embrace the sales side. For a growing company, building a skilled sales force is at least as important as the ability to develop new products.
Ben Franklin/Lehigh Partnership has Engaged 2,000 Students
In this program, student workers who are bright, driven and ambitious boost local companies. Meanwhile, those students earn real-world experience, preparing them to become the next generation of industry leaders.
Lesson #3: Your corporate DNA evolves with every person you hire
Building a team is essential when nurturing a successful startup. Wayne Barz of TechVentures shares some insights and tips for recruiting employee number one through employee number 100.
Ben Franklin Business Incubator Network expands to 14 members
One of the largest incubator networks in the U.S. just got bigger.
Lesson #2: Entrepreneurship is about people, not products
Smart investors focus on the founder and the management team far more than on a company's product or service. That's because when it comes to longterm success, it's the people that matter most.