January 8, 2014
A History Worth Celebrating
“Study the past if you would define the future.” Those were the words of the wise Confucius. And those are the words that remain in…
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January 8, 2014
January 6, 2014
Inspired by the past. Motivated for the future.
Over the past 60 years, Safeguard Scientifics has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to innovation, which has ultimately improved people’s quality of life, boosted the economy…
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September 20, 2013
Forever Young: Safeguard celebrates its 60th birthday with an enduring spirit of entrepreneurship
In 1953, the average cost of a new home was $9,550. Gas was 20 cents a gallon, and the average annual wage was $4,000. The…
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September 17, 2013
4 reasons entrepreneurship is crucial to a middle school education
CEO of Campus Apartments and this year’s 2013 NFTE Philadelphia Visionary Gala honoree, David Adelman started early. At age 13, he invested his Bar Mitzvah…
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April 12, 2013
How to Get Funding: 3 Ways Successful Entrepreneurs Close Deals Faster
When looking for investors, entrepreneurs used to have a tendency to sign with the first VC who came through the door with money. Today, that’s…
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March 11, 2013
Commemorating 60 Years of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Six months from today, Safeguard will officially turn 60 years old. To commemorate our diamond anniversary, we launched our Facebook page which features a detailed timeline…
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February 14, 2013
Entrepreneurship Education: Building a Generation of Leaders
Some people will argue that entrepreneurship can’t be taught. They’ll say it’s either in the bloodstream or it isn’t. But they’re mistaken. Entrepreneurship can most…
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February 11, 2013
The Most Essential Attribute You Should Look For in a Capital Provider
In evaluating prospective capital providers, savvy entrepreneurs have come to understand that while capital is their number one priority, there are other attributes they need…
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January 25, 2013
5 Opportunities in Enterprise Infrastructure for 2013
I’ve spoken with a number of CIOs recently, and they all recognize that almost all of their enterprise infrastructure must be reimagined. Technologies like mobile,…
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