Meet Ben Program: You’ve got an idea and you need Money, Money, Money...MONEY!

Live in Hermitage, PA

Are you an ambitious entrepreneur or a visionary with a groundbreaking startup idea or a company looking to grow?

Join Ben Franklin’s Portfolio Manager Brian Slawin and “Meet Ben”; Strategies and tactics for raising capital for your startup, scale up and small business.

At Ben Franklin CNP, we understand that turning a brilliant idea into a thriving business requires more than just capital. We have meticulously cultivated an ecosystem that fosters innovation, nurtures entrepreneurial spirit, and fuels economic growth. With us, you’ll find the tools and support necessary to transform your small business dreams into a reality.

Capital and Beyond

As a cornerstone of Pennsylvania’s entrepreneurial landscape, Ben Franklin/CNP and our entrepreneurial ecosystem partners provides vital investment capital to fuel your growth. Our funding options are designed to adapt to your unique needs, offering a range of financial assistance from seed-stage investments to follow-on funding. But our commitment doesn’t stop there. We go the extra mile by offering comprehensive business support services, including mentorship, guidance, and access to a vast network of industry professionals – FOR FREE!

Inspiring Innovation & Creating Jobs

Our mission is clear: to help you grow your company to support highly paid, sustainable jobs in our communities. We are committed to investing in advancing technologies that not only enhance our commonwealth but also small manufacturers that will help revolutionize industries on a global scale.

Meet the presenter

A serial technology entrepreneur with several successful exits, Brian Slawin is now a director and portfolio manager for the nation's most impactful early stage investor: the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. In his role, Brian identifies, mentors, and invests in startup and accelerating companies and directly participates in dozens of investments annually. By leveraging the "No Wrong Door" approach to network partner collaboration, Brian helps entrepreneurs start their ideas and take their companies to the next level.

Meet Ben Program: You’ve got an idea and you need Money, Money, Money...MONEY!