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🚀 Big News — Founders Alley Has Been Nominated for Programming of the Year at the 2025 Technical.ly Awards! 🎉 We are honored to be recognized alongside some of Philadelphia’s most impactful ecosystem builders in the “Programming of the Year” category. Link: https://lnkd.in/gjqmckTV This nomination is more than an accolade — it’s a signal that what we’re building together matters. At Founders Alley, we believe: -> Capital and culture must collide to unlock real opportunity. -> Community, creativity, and collaboration fuel a city’s innovation engine. -> Accessibility and inclusivity are just as important as fundraising and deal flow. Every founder, investor, creative, and community partner who showed up and contributed helped make this recognition possible. Thank you. ⸻ 💜 As Founders, We Alley We don’t compete — we connect. We don’t gatekeep — we open doors. We don’t wait for opportunity — we build it here, together. “As Founders, We Alley” isn’t just a tagline; it’s a commitment: To stay, to grow, to support one another, and to elevate the cities we call home. This nomination is a reflection of that shared mission. ⸻ Now, let’s bring home the win — and continue showing what happens when a city rallies behind its founders. 🔗 Vote for Founders Alley by Nov. 30: https://lnkd.in/gjqmckTV #FoundersAlley #TechnicallyAwards #PhillyStartups #CapitalMeetsCulture #AsFoundersWeAlley #EcosystemBuilding #CommunityDriven #Entrepreneurship #StartupCommunity

Founders Alley is now live on RYLA. Philadelphia’s startup and creative community finally has one central hub to connect, collaborate, and stay in the loop — powered by RYLA, a platform designed to bring real-world communities to life online. Here’s what you’ll find inside 👇 Member List — Connect with the Core Philly Network Instantly see who’s part of the Founders Alley community — from student founders to seasoned entrepreneurs. Build real relationships with the people shaping Philly’s innovation scene. Events Schedule — Never Miss What’s Happening Discover upcoming founder meetups, artist pop-ups, pitch nights, and community events across the city. Add them to your calendar with one tap and stay plugged into the action. One Hub for Philly’s Startup & Creative Scene No more scattered links or missed opportunities — Founders Alley on RYLA brings the entire ecosystem together in one place, from startup news to creative collaborations. Why We Alley Because founders don’t build in isolation — we build in community. We alley to make the startup journey less lonely and more connected. To bring together the builders, artists, and innovators who believe in what Philadelphia can become when we create together. ⸻ 🔹 About RYLA RYLA is a next-generation community platform built for movements that start offline — and deserve to thrive online. It’s where shared purpose meets real connection, allowing communities like Founders Alley to organize, communicate, and grow without losing their human touch. Unlike traditional social platforms, RYLA focuses on depth over noise — creating spaces that foster authentic relationships, actionable collaboration, and long-term engagement. Whether it’s founders, artists, or investors, RYLA empowers communities to stay connected between events and keep their energy alive year-round. ⸻ Join us on RYLA to experience the next evolution of Founders Alley — where our city’s creativity, collaboration, and momentum live every day. Join Us: https://lnkd.in/eT642knM #FoundersAlley #StartupPhilly #PhillyInnovation #CreativeCommunity #RYLA #WhyWeAlley

Founders Alley x Splinterlands We’re thrilled to welcome Matthew Rosen , Founder of Splinterlands, as one of our sponsors and community partners for Founders Alley. If you know Matt, you know he’s Philly through and through — passionate about this city, its people, and the creative collisions that make it one of the most underrated innovation hubs in the country. His vision goes far beyond gaming; it’s about connection — bringing people together through experiences that bridge art, technology, and community. That’s exactly what we’re building with Founders Alley. A space where founders, artists, and dreamers unite to shape what’s next. About Splinterlands: Born right here in Philadelphia, Splinterlands is one of the world’s leading Web3 gaming companies — a pioneer in player-owned economies and digital collectibles. With millions of battles played and a global community of fans, Splinterlands has redefined how games can empower players, creators, and collectors alike. Their story — like Philly’s — is one of grit, creativity, and innovation. From local roots to global impact, Splinterlands shows what’s possible when a bold idea meets relentless execution. As we prepare to bring together startups, investors, and creatives across the region, we couldn’t be prouder to have Splinterlands and Matt standing with us — reminding everyone that Philadelphia isn’t just a place for great ideas. It’s where community and creativity collide. As Founders, We Alley — because we believe in building ecosystems, not just companies. #FoundersAlley #PhiladelphiaInnovation #PhillyStartups #Web3Gaming #Splinterlands #WhyWeAlley #PhillyCreatives

Founders Alley x United Effects Ventures (UEV) We’re thrilled to welcome United Effects Ventures (UEV) as a sponsor of Founders Alley — helping us connect the region’s most original thinkers, builders, and risk-takers. At UEV, venture building is a contact sport. The team doesn’t just invest — they embed. With a hands-on studio model that blends capital, creative strategy, and technical firepower, UEV helps founders turn napkin sketches into sustainable systems. From AI to SaaS to deep tech, UEV backs startups shaping the next decade of enterprise innovation. Their philosophy is simple: only invest when they can meaningfully help — and then help all the way. As we bring together founders, creators, and investors across Philadelphia, we’re proud to have partners like United Effects Ventures who believe in building not just companies, but ecosystems — where collaboration, courage, and experimentation drive real impact. 💡 As founders, we alley on partners who build with founders, not just for them. Follow United Effects Ventures to see how they’re rethinking what early-stage partnership can look like. #FoundersAlley #UnitedEffectsVentures #PhiladelphiaInnovation #StartupPhilly #VentureBuilding #TechEcosystem #PhillyStartups #Innovation #Collaboration

🧮 Founders Alley x Equity Shift As founders, we alley because innovation thrives where connection and capital meet. We’re thrilled to have Equity Shift joining us at this year’s Founders Alley, bringing their game-changing technology to Philadelphia’s founder and investor ecosystem. Equity Shift is revolutionizing the private markets by transforming how companies manage ownership, governance, and transactions. Their patented BITE® platform eliminates the complexity of private market operations by automating the entire process—from identity verification and KYC/AML compliance to transaction execution, payment processing and settlements, and ownership updates. By digitizing traditionally manual workflows, they empower companies, investors, brokers and RIAs, attorneys, and employee-owners to realize the full potential of their private market assets with unprecedented speed, security, and transparency. As a registered broker-dealer regulated by FINRA operating an ATS regulated by the SEC, Equity Shift is setting a new standard for trust and innovation in private market infrastructure. Learn more at www.equityshift.com Because as founders, we alley to innovate, to connect, and to elevate the future of entrepreneurship together. #FoundersAlley #Philadelphia #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #PrivateMarkets #Startups #Investors #EquityShift

Big shoutout to Broadpath Communications for jumping on board as a sponsor for this year’s Founders Alley event! These folks are all-in on Philly’s tech scene — propelling startups and fueling innovation with serious passion. Broadpath is a pro at crafting comms strategies, standout content, and PR that helps enterprise technology companies shine bright and stay relevant. We’re pumped to team up with this top-tier tech comms crew as we rally founders, investors, and game-changers for an epic event later this month. Check them out at BroadpathPR.com! 💡 As founders, we alley on storytelling that amplifies innovation — and Broadpath PR knows how to make great stories heard. #FoundersAlley #BroadpathPR #PhiladelphiaStartups #Innovation #TechPR #Storytelling #PhillyTech #FoundersCommunity #PRForTech

🎨 Walls For Justice x Founders Alley Philadelphia art is important to Sam Rodriguez because it captures the authenticity of our city — the people and the stories that make this place unique. From murals that celebrate our neighborhoods to works that honor our sports teams and local heroes, the art becomes a living expression of who we are. The art here reminds me that we’re part of something bigger. To me, Philly art isn’t just local — it’s a bond that unites us all. That belief is what inspired me to start Walls For Justice in the summer of 2020. Amidst a time of civil unrest and pain, following the killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and others, I wanted to protest — but in a way that could build hope. With a paintbrush in hand, I began painting unifying social justice messages on the plywood boards covering storefronts across Philadelphia. What began as a simple act of expression quickly grew into something powerful. Passersby wanted to help paint. Businesses asked for messages of support. Our art became a symbol of resilience and connection. When the plywood eventually came down, I realized that this work — and this mission — had only just begun. 🎯 Our Mission: Walls for Justice exists to empower and elevate the platforms of social movements, communities, people of color, and all marginalized groups through murals, beautification projects, demonstrations, and creative collaboration. I’m proud to bring this vision to Founders Alley, where art, entrepreneurship, and purpose collide. Because as founders, we alley on community, creativity, and the power to make change together. Check us out at: https://lnkd.in/eFUqm5wH #WallsForJustice #FoundersAlley #PhiladelphiaArt #Community #SocialImpact #Murals #PhillyCreatives #ArtForChange