Securing an investment is a significant milestone for any startup or scale-up. At Ben Franklin, this milestone is celebrated four times a year, marking not only the completion of an intensive evaluation and due diligence process but also the start of a collaborative journey with the Central Skills and Transformations Team. This team, comprised of top technical, business, financial, HR, and legal experts, offers portfolio companies complimentary support to foster growth.

Ben Franklin celebrates each investment with a BIG CHECK EVENT, recognizing both the capital investment and the exciting next steps. On Wednesday, November 13, at 4 p.m., recent portfolio companies Eventio.ai, co-founded by Erin Kerner and Barry Snyder, and OttoQA, founded by Thomas Laird, will appear on The Joel Natalie Show on TalkErie.com.

Tune in online, on Facebook, or at 103.3 FM, 105.9 FM, or 1530 AM in Northwest PA. During the broadcast, these innovative companies will share how they leverage AI: OttoQA is transforming contact centers into profitable hubs for quality assurance, while Eventio.ai empowers event professionals (and DIY enthusiasts) to plan memorable gatherings with ease—from cozy get-togethers to grand galas.