On April 24th, 2024, Penn hosted an event co-organized by the Mack Institute for Innovation Management and the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce. The event explored and expanded upon collaboration opportunities that are remaking Philadelphia’s tech industry into a diverse and dynamic hub of innovation.
During the event, city, institution and commonwealth officials shared their take on Philadelphia’s tech ecosystem and discussed how Penn can help solidify the city’s future as a leader in innovation.
John Swartley, MBA, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer at Penn, spoke on Penn’s proactive approach to supporting startup formation and entrepreneurship, which has led to the formation of over 250 Penn spinout companies and the execution of thousands of commercial contracts.