Valerie J. Sill

Chester County Economic Development Council provides financial solutions. Its services include grant management, tax credits, workforce development, agriculture economic development, emerging technology, and business retention and expansion. The firm serves agriculture, energy, health care, life sciences, manufacturing and technology. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.

Ecrio, Inc. supplies 4G LTE real time communications client software and services solutions for the mobile industry. Its products include phone and gateways, cloud, and iota. The firm provides IP based communications software for LTE connected devices such as phones, tables, modules, and gateways. The company was founded by Michel Gannage, Nagesh Challa, and Rao Gobburu in 1999 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners /Ventures/ (Ben Franklin Tech Partners) is a venture Capital firm founded in 1982. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

yet2Ventures (yet2Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Yet2.com, Inc. founded in 1999 by Ben F. duPont and Phil B. Stern. The firm is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.

Fairbridge Venture Partners LP (Fairbridge Venture Partners) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2010 by Ben F. duPont and Mike T. Kane. The firm is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

A-CUBE, Inc. develops novel antibodies. It utilizes silico algorithms and to discover novel druggable targets suitable for developing human therapeutic interventions, including next generation drugs for commercially proven targets. The company was founded by Nobuyuki Ota is headquartered in Belmont, CA.

Vorbeck Materials Corp. manufactures and develops industrial Vor-x products with graphene material. Its products include antennas, RFID's wearables, composites, conductive inks, and next generation battery development. The firm's products at Vorbeck are based on two core technologies Vor-x as a multi-functional additive and Vor-ink as a preferred solution for new and existing applications in the printed electronics industry through ease of processing, durability, and exceptional conductivity. The company was founded by Robert Prud’homme, John S. Lettow, Ilhan A. Aksay and Ira F. Kuhn, Jr. in 2006 and is headquartered in Jessup, MD.

Part of The Bessemer Group, Inc., Bessemer Trust Co. of Florida provides investment advice to high net worth individuals. The company is based in Miami, FL.

Chartline Capital Management LLC (Chartline Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Ben F. duPont. The firm is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

Raven Telemetry, Inc. develops Augmented Industrial Management (AIM) platform for manufacturers. It specializes in industrial internet, manufacturing, internet of things, telemetry systems, employee engagement, gamification, production counters, artificial intelligence and data analytics. The company was founded by Martin Cloake, Andrew Blanchard and Braden Stenning in 2013 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Pointr Ltd. operates as an indoor positioning and navigation company. The company was founded by Mehmet Can Akpinar, Axel Katalan and Ismail Ege Akpinar and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

UrbanBound, Inc. engages in the provision of relocation services for newly hired and transferring employees. It is a platform allows employees to educate themselves on their new city; organize and plan their entire move; and get connected to vetted service provider. The company was founded by Jeffrey Ellman and Michael Krasman in January 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Zip Code Wilmington Code School is a 12-week software coding bootcamp that was founded in 2015 by Ben F. duPont, Jim Stewart, and Porter Schutt. The program, located in Wilmington, DE, has over 500 alumni and prepares adult learners to become highly qualified and trained technology talent. Zip Code Wilmington's curriculum focuses on providing technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills to secure a competitive software developer job and increase earning potential. The program also connects students with corporate partners throughout the program.

GigSky, Inc. facilitates and streamlines mobile connectivity for travelers. Its products include GigSky Apple SIM, GigSky Data SIM and GigSky Enterprise Manager. The company was founded by Ravi Rishy-Maharaj in 2010 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Wawa, Inc. owns and operates convenience stores and gasoline stations. Its stores offer fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as built-to-order hoagies, freshly brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, built-to-order specialty beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks. The firm?s stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Central Florida. The company was founded in 1803 and is headquartered in Wawa, PA.

First State Innovation, Inc. provides investment services to technology-based and early stage businesses. It services include seed capital, alternative funding, skilled human capital, commercialization assistance, intellectual capital and other entrepreneurial resource services. The firm also provides biotechnology and life sciences, advanced materials, information technology, nanotechnology, financial services and supporting infrastructure. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Part of Scipher Plc, Yet2.com, Inc. operates at the hub of the technology market. The company is based in Needham, MA. The company provides hands-on technology transfer services such as targeted technology scouting, strategic dealflow, open innovation portal management, innovation tours, anonymous deals, technology licensing, and patent transaction services. The company has been working for an international corporate client base since 1999 and has brought its open innovation clients hundreds of millions of dollars in value. The company was founded by Ben F. duPont. Yet2.com was acquired by Scipher Plc on January 30, 2004 for $10.63 million.

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1827. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. PHS programs aim to create healthier living environments, increase access to fresh food, expand access to jobs and economic opportunity, and strengthen deeper social connections between people. The company's work spans 250 neighborhoods, an expansive network of public gardens and landscapes, year-round learning experiences, and the nation's signature gardening event, the flower show. PHS provides everyone with opportunities to garden for the greater good as a participant, member, donor, or volunteer.

The Fox Chase Cancer Center owns and operates hospitals. It is an independent, non-profit institution that is engaged in cancer treatment, research and prevention services. The firm's staff provides consultations and treatment recommendations for different types of adult cancer. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

First Hospital Foundation operates as a not-for-profit private foundation. The firm provides grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve access to health care, behavioral health services, oral health, healthy food and social services. The company was founded in October 1997 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Natural Lands Trust, Inc. operates as a land conservation organization. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Media, PA.

HSBC Finance Corp. operates as a holding company with interests in providing lending products. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL.

HSBC North America Holdings Inc. operates as a bank holding company. It serves customers in areas including personal financial services, credit cards, specialty insurance products, commercial banking, private banking, asset management, global banking and markets. Te company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York NY.

The Barnes Foundation is a non-profit organization, which engages in promoting the advancement of education and appreciation of fine art and horticulture. It also provides facilities for educational programs as well as special exhibitions and visitor amenities. The company was founded by Albert Coombs Barnes in 1922 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

HSBC Bank USA NA engages in the provision of banking services. Its lines of business are Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Private Bank. The company is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Scipher Plc provides real estate management services. It is a technology development and licensing company. It also provides IP protection and licensing services that enable its clients to exploit their IP assets. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Hayes, UK.

The Conard-Pyle Co. distributes ornamental plants. The firm has grown from a wholesale container nursery to a leading genetics company involved directly in breeding roses, perennials and woody plants, and introducing plants from other breeders around the world. The company was founded in June 3, 1897 and is headquartered in West Grove, PA.