Founding Philly

In this episode of Founding Philly, I sit down with Matt Wallach, co-founder of Veeva Systems, a cloud-computing company dedicated to pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. Starting with just $7M in venture capital, Matt led Veeva to an IPO within just six years, marking it as one of the most capital-efficient success stories ever. Founded in 2007 by Matt Wallach and Peter Ga

This episode is sponsored by J.P. Morgan. --- In this episode, I interview Andrew Goldberg, Co-founder and COO of HealthVerity, a software company advancing science by synchronizing transformational technologies with the nation’s largest healthcare and consumer data ecosystem. HealthVerity was founded to address a critical need in the healthcare industry: to combine disparate dat

In this episode of the Founding Philly podcast, we interviewed the 3 finalists from this year's PACT "Lion's Den" segment—their Shark Tank'-style pitch competition. Over 60 startups pitched throughout the day and only these 3 made it to the finals, walking away with about $1 million in investments (pending diligence). Jo Norris of Carbon Reform, Guru Sethupathy of FairNow, and La

This episode is sponsored by PACT. --- In this episode of Founding Philly, I moderated the Entrepreneur Panel at the PACT Capital Conference, featuring a deep dive with Mumbi Dunjwa, Alan Rihm, and Morgan Berman into their startup journeys in Philadelphia. We explored the crucial early lessons that have shaped their ventures. Mumbi Dunjwa of Naturaz discussed her approach to hair c

This episode is sponsored by J.P. Morgan. -- In this episode, I interview Damon Henry, CEO and Co-founder of Asylon, a company at the forefront of robotic perimeter security, redefining the field with drones, robots, software, and AI. Dedicated to revolutionizing physical security, Asylon integrates advanced robotics and AI to boost safety and efficiency across commercial and defen

Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs. -- In this episode, I interview John Fazio, CEO and Founder of Nerd Street, a company dedicated to making esports accessible to everyone. Nerd Street facilitates competitive opportunities for gamers at all levels, including youth, high school, collegiate, amateur, and professional scenes. John, a lifelong gamer and technologist, has merg

Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs. -- In this episode, I interview Laura Plunkett, Head of LIFT Labs and Executive Director of Startup Engagement at Comcast NBCUniversal. LIFT Labs strategically engages startups worldwide, collaborating with teams at Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky to refine strategies and transform products and experiences. During the episode, Laura empha

Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs. -- In this episode, I interview Dave Latshaw II, CEO and Co-Founder of BioPhy, an AI-driven company committed to bringing better drugs and therapies to market faster. Significant capital is being invested in artificial intelligence for drug discovery, yet traditional drug development remains notoriously slow, inefficient, and risky. This

In this episode, I interview Kurt Simmons, a Partner at Withum, a technology-driven advisory and accounting firm that provides comprehensive support to emerging businesses in the Philadelphia area. Withum offers a range of services, including audit, tax, and advisory services, tailored to support companies across various niches such as technology, life sciences, and financial servi

At this year's PSL Entrepreneur Expo at CYTO PHL, we sat down with a few friends from the local startup ecosystem to discuss their journeys and how they navigated the early days. In this episode, I interview Robbie Verna, Co-Founder & CEO of Let's Rallie, and David Castley, Co-Founder & CEO of RAEV Mobility. Let's Rallie initially launched as a consumer app designed to help