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Whether you’re a CEO, developer, non-technical co-founder, designer, or you just have an idea... Philly Tech Entrepreneurs is a group meant to bring together the tech startup community of Philadelphia. Our mission is to strengthen and expand the Philadelphia Entrepreneurial scene by hosting monthly meetups and workshops featuring experts in tech-related fields such as business growth, digital marketing, SEO, design, development, and more!
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How Is That Legal?: Breaking Down Systemic Racism One Law at a Time
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia
Kee Tobar and expert guests break down examples of systemic racism in the law and policy. By the end of each episode, you’ll understand the forces behind everyday injustices that make us ask, “How in the world is that legal?” How Is That Legal is a podcast from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia and Rowhome Productions.
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First founded on Instagram in July 2017, (@lawyer_stories,) the Lawyer Stories Podcast discusses lawyers and law students journeys to the practice of law.
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Startup Investors Lab: From pitch to investment
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In this episode, Randy Fisher, founder of Startup Investors Lab, discusses how his platform supports early-stage startups by providing mentorship, business model advice, and preparing them for investor pitches. He emphasizes the importance of ongoing customer discovery and refining the business model to improve a startup’s chances of attracting inv…
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Ep 198 | Michael Shane | Pillar of the Florida Immigration Law Community
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 198 features Michael Shane, Florida Bar Board Certified Immigration and Nationality Lawyer, a Managing Partner at Shane & Shane, P.A. located in Fort Lauderdale, but serving all of South Florida with a worldwide client base. We discuss Michael’s journey to the profession of law beginning with his childhood in Ocea…
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In this episode, Taher Hassonjee, CEO of DocDraft, discusses how his company simplifies the legal document creation process using automation, providing affordable solutions for both individuals and small law firms. He shares insights into transitioning from RVShare to legal tech and explains DocDraft’s role in democratizing access to legal services…
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Ep 197 | Jennifer Netska & Ankit Kapoor | Leading the Way for the Next Generation of Attorneys
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 197 features Jennifer Netska, Founder and Managing Attorney at Netska Law Group, Personal Injury Attorney located in Miami, FL and serving New York and Ankit Kapoor, Partner & Trial Attorney at Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP focused on high-net-worth matrimony & Family Law cases in NYC. We recorded this joint episode subs…
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In this episode of the Philly Tech Connect podcast, Dave converses with Simone Ammons, founder of QuneUp. Simone shares her journey from chemical engineering to creating a solution for reducing equipment downtime in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. They discuss the inception of QuneUp during the pandemic, its technological underpinnings, and the ch…
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Ep 196 | Shefali Lakhani | NYC Business & IP Lawyer Uses Human-Centered Design to Better Serve Clients
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 196 features Shefali Lakhani, Attorney & Founder at Lakhani Legal, a Business and IP Law Firm in New York City. Shefali shares that she is the child of immigrant parents and had a feeling of entrepreneurship that was always in the back of her mind. Shefali launched Lakhani Legal, a business and IP law firm, and wo…
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Overcoming fear and embracing freelance work
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In this episode, Denny Bohs shares his journey from working in financial services to founding Bohs LLC, discussing the challenges and lessons he encountered while transitioning from a corporate career to full-time contract work. He highlights the importance of overcoming fears around freelancing, understanding the hidden costs of running a business…
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Ep 195 | Sara Shikhman | Lengea Law Builds & Scales Healthcare Medspa and Healthcare Businesses
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 195 features Sara Shikhman, Managing Partner and Healthcare Attorney at Lengea Law, legal solutions for healthcare innovators, located in New York City. Sara was born in Ukraine and as a young girl settled with her family in Brooklyn. We discuss Sara’s ascent from Penn Law to Managing Partner at Lengea Law. Sara h…
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Ep 194 | Paul Mallis | Philadelphia Attorney Offers Special Level of Service
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 194 features Paul Mallis, Senior Partner at Young, Marr, Mallis & Associates, focusing on Criminal Defense in Philadelphia, PA. Paul shareds his lawyer story with us about how right out the gate he knew he was a lawyer through and through, it was totally intentional and not by mistake because of the feelings he ha…
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Ep 193 | Allison Pierre | Innovative Prosecution Consulting is Empowering Prosecutors to use Data Driven Insights
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 193 features Allison Pierre, CEO at Innovative Prosecution Consulting (“IPC”) located in Washington, DC. Allison is a criminal justice reform advocate empowering prosecutors to make smarter policy decisions with data-driven insights. Allison shares her legal journey beginning with her first job as an Assistant Dis…
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Ep 192 | Liana Zavo | Build Your Authority With ZavoMedia, New York's Top PR Firm
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 192 features Liana Zavo, Founder & CEO ZavoMedia PR Group. Liana is a PR Expert, Crisis and Reputation Manager, Forbes Thought Leader & Contributor, located in New York City. Liana shares with us that she is a second generation journalist, inspired by her grandmother who was a journalist in Russia. Liana is passio…
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Ep 191 | Marilyn Chinitz | Partner at Blank Rome is one of the Legal World's Most Prominent Matrimony Attorneys
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 191 features Marilyn Chinitz, Litigator and Partner at Blank Rome LLP in New York City focusing on family law, with particular emphasis on complex divorce actions. Marilyn has been involved in numerous high-profile celebrity cases that have received national and international attention. Marilyn shares with us that…
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The Secret to Striking Balance as a Founder
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Russ Starke, CEO of Think Company, joins Dave to discuss the evolution of digital solutions, the impact of AI on human experiences, and the importance of engaging with differing opinions for societal improvement. Russ emphasizes a human-centric approach in both business and technology, sharing insights on leadership, community involvement, and the …
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Ep 190 | Jim Andrews | Precedent is Streamlining Information Exchange Between Law Firms & Insurance Carriers
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 190 features Jim Andrews, President & Cofounder of Precedent, a platform streamlining information exchange and negotiation between law firms and insurance carriers, located in Santa Barbara, California. Jim shares with us about his vast insurance background and how he made his way with Grant Little to launch Prece…
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Ep 189 | Cynthia Sandoval & Matt D'Abusco | Elite Litigation Training Trains New Lawyers to be Confident Litigators
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 189 features Cynthia Sandoval & Matt D’Abusco, Co-Founders of Elite Litigation Training (“ELT”), located in Newport Beach, California. We discuss why both Cynthia and Matt became attorneys and why they launched Elite Litigation Training together. ELT trains new lawyers to be confident litigators. We discuss the so…
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Bootstrap First: Guiding Founders to Early Wins
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In this episode of the Philly TechConnect podcast, Patrick Thompson shares his journey from PR and marketing to running his own incubator, Bootstrap First, which helps very early stage founders achieve success with their ideas. He discusses the key differences between incubators and accelerators, and highlights the importance of resources, accounta…
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Dodging Brain Drain: Lessons on Knowledge Management
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Lisa DellaPorta is a technical writer, servings now as a consultant and a previous veteran of six SaaS startups. She talks with Dave on why knowledge management begins the day you start your company, and how to avoid the dreaded “brain drain” when a key individual inevitably leaves. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introducing Lisa DellaPorta 00:01:15 - De…
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Ep 188 | Cheree McAlpine | Chief Legal Officer at Zoom is a Leader in the Dynamic World of Legal Tech
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 188 features Cheree McAlpine, Chief Legal Officer at Zoom, located in San Jose, California. Cheree tells us about growing up in rural Alabama and her journey from law school in Boston to Silicon Valley in San Francisco. Sheree tells us to listen, learn, and fall in love with the problems and to show up as your aut…
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Small Bets, Big Wins: The Power of the MVP
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Nolan Makatche is a multidisciplinary engineer-turned-entrepreneur with a rapid-fire approach to finding his “big win.” He and Dave break down the strategy. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - The Philly TechConnect Podcast 00:01:02 - Meet Nolan Makatche 00:01:32 - Selling lemonade 00:02:36 - From Penn State to e-commerce 00:03:17 - Pivot to web development 0…
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Stefanie Smith has a storied career, most notably with famed furniture retailer IKEA. But she has a new mission now: helping every idea see the light of day. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introducing Stefanie Smith 00:01:10 - Journey with IKEA 00:03:03 - Scandinavian corporate culture 00:04:36 - Unveiling the core process 00:06:19 - Simplifying business…
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Ep 187 | Lauren Klein | Flourish Law Group Navigates the Florida Estate Planning Process
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 187 features Lauren Klein, Founder of modern estate planning law firm + success coach for law students and new lawyers located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lauren shares with us her journey through law school and decision to obtain her LL.M in Taxation at the University of Florida. Lauren started her career by wor…
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Tim Garrity is an accomplished Realtor serving the Greater Philadelphia area and having spent the past decade running a very successful independent brokerage. After disbanding that brokerage earlier this year, Tim joins the pod to discuss the pros and cons of partnerships and going into business with others. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Is a Partnershi…
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Ep 186 | Michael Geller | Medical Professional to Family Law Practice in San Francisco
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 186 features Michael Geller, Owner & Managing Attorney at The Geller Firm in San Francisco, California, focusing on Family Law. Michael shares his story with us, born in the former Soviet Union, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and moving to the San Francisco area with his family at age five. Michael first entered the medica…
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Mike Martin climbed the ranks of the corporate world for 30 years before striking out on his own with Top Down Strategies Consulting. In preparing for this moment, Mike became a TEDx speaker, wrote a book, and started his own podcast. He joins Dave to discuss it all. 📌 Timestamps: 00:02:07 - The self-fulfilling prophecy 00:04:08 - Mental fitness 00…
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Ep 185 | Miriam Airington-Fisher | Attorney Empowering Mothers to Prioritize Self-Care & Well-Being
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 185 features Miriam Airington-Fisher, Owner & Attorney at Airington Law in Richmond, VA focusing on Immigration Law. Miriam shares her journey with us as an author, coach, mother, and attorney running a business as a working mom. Miriam takes great pride in the family-friendly culture at her firm, and is passionat…
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Rachel Winchester is a serial freelancer with more than a little entrepreneurial streak. She chats with Dave about her many irons in the fire, and how she once won a pitch competition against all odds. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - The Grim Reaper 00:01:44 - Better web presentations 00:03:42 - Death to slide decks and killing powerpoints 00:05:43 - Comm…
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Ep 184 Marly Broudie | SocialEyes Communications is Passionate About Elevating Your Brand
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 184 features Marly Broudie, Founder and President of SocialEyes Communications located in Toronto, Canada but assisting law firms all over. Marly started working for a litigation firm as a paralegal in 2012 and had the opportunity to draft an application for a lawyer to receive an award. Marly tells us she enjoyed…
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Brian Fitzpatrick has been around the block, having served as a CEO for several different Philadelphia-area technology companies and leading all but one to a successful exit. He joins Dave to share his most valuable lessons. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - The evolution of the Philadelphia tech scene 00:01:53 - The Philly scene, then and now 00:03:41 - Se…
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Ep 183 | Golnoush Goharzad | Southern California Personal Injury & Employment Attorney Provides Unparalleled Experience to Clients
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 183 features Golnoush Goharzad, Founder & Attorney at Goharzad Law APC, focusing on Personal Injury and Employment Law in Southern California. Golnoush shares her story with us, emigrating from Iran at three years old and believing that lawyers are born and not made. What sets GG apart is her diverse experience, h…
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Consistent Income Hitting Singles & Doubles
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Craig Eppler, founder of his eponymous investment firm, joins Dave to discuss running his firm from vibrant downtown Philadelphia, and his strategy for generating consistent returns for his clients. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:33 - Transition to Real Estate Investment 00:03:11 - The Nightmare of the First Rental Property 00:04:44 - …
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Ep 182 | Joseph Benson II | Las Vegas Injury Attorney Into the Client Experience and Being a Good Counselor
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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 182 features Joseph L Benson II, Attorney & Managing Partner at Benson& Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joe shares his lawyer story with us beginning in high school where he played football and competed in track and field, earning the AAA All-State Football Champions title. Joe was dr…
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Josh Devon, an accomplished tech founder and advisor, along with seasoned investor David Luk, hop on with Dave to chat raising capital in Philadelphia, dispelling a few myths along the way. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Nobody’s giving you money 00:02:44 - Giving up Autonomy and Equity in Fundraising 00:05:21 - Raising Institutional Capital and the Vent…
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Ep 181 | Mika Mooney | NYC Attorney Redefines Legal for the Modern Entrepreneur
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BenThe Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 181 features Mika Mooney, Founder + Attorney at Mika Mooney Law, PLLC, focusing on Business, Trademark, and Employment matters in New York. Mika shares with us that Mika Mooney Law was born out of a desire to support female founders in all things legal in a straight-forward, caring and sound way; all with a goa…
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