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Fall Speaker Series

Experts provide actionable advice (and we provide lunch).

Our Fall Speaker Series kicks off Oct 4th and includes 4 great topics with 4 experts who will provide you with actionable advice on a variety of topics (see details below). Everyone is welcome.

How it works.

All talk are held downtown at the Happy Valley LaunchBox and include:

  • 35-40 minute actionable advice and best practices
  • 10-minute open Q&A
  • Office hours for 1-on-1 advice
  • Light lunch

Spend time with the experts.

Want 1-on-1 advice from our expert speakers? Sign up in advance for office hours to dig deeper and discuss your specific challenges with these experts.


U P C O M I N G    S P E A K E R S


:: Oct 4th ::

Doing well and doing good. Aligning your mission and your bottom line.

Scott Shirley, Co-founder & CEO, PLEDGE IT
Office hours: 9:30 – 11:30

:: Oct 18th ::

Banking for startups. From business accounts to e-commerce to funding.

John Rodgers, Senior VP, PNC
Brenna Robb, Assistant VP, Branch Manager, PNC
Chad Feather, VP Business Banking, PNC
Office hours: 1:30- 3:30

:: Nov 1st ::

Getting your 1st 100 customers via Facebook.

Brian Cliette, Instructor of Marketing and Social Media, Penn State
Office hours: 1:30 – 3:30

:: Nov 15th ::

Growing your company and keeping true to your startup vision.

Emily Sheetz, Director, Sheetz, Inc.
Office hours: 1:30- 3:30