Overview 

The 2008 Founder Factory is focused on the introduction and birth of the event, with a focus on the ecosystem that's needed in Philly and introductions from some of the areas finest Founders. There will be five speakers from all backgrounds discussing their journeys as entrepreneurs as well as providing feedback to three local Start Ups, who will hopefully become our future leaders.

The event is focused on education and networking and will be a positive experience for new entrepreneurs, mentors, students, teachers, angels and VC's. It's a conference for the community with hopes of ongoing support and building of the next generation of Founders.

Event Location
This year's event will be held at Philadelphia's World Cafe Live, which is located at 3025 Walnut Street.


Event Schedule

8:00 - 8:30am: Registration
8:30 - 9:00am: Introduction from PSL, MacAlliance, and Special Guest
9:00 - 9:45am: Keynote on Entrepreneurial Ecosystem - Steve Goodman
9:45-10:00am: Break
10:00-10:45am: Josh Kopelman
10:45-11:45am: Duck Duck Go Fishbowl
11:45-12:45pm: Lunch
12:45-1:30pm: Gil Beyda 
1:30-2:15pm: Dropcard Fishbowl 
2:15-2:30pm: Break
2:30-3:15pm: Lucinda Holt
3:15-4:15pm: GoBYO Fishbowl
4:15-5:00pm: Bob Bickel 
5:00-5:30pm: Closing 

Networking at World Cafe Live Upstairs from 5:30-8:00 pm