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Cybersecurity firm hires head of AI governance
Zaviant is doubling down on ethical AI practices by hiring a new leader of its AI governance practice group. Adam Stone has 20 years of data security and privacy experience and will consult with clients of ethical and responsible AI practices.
Also, the Enterprise Center and new project director for its Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Agency Business Center. And SEI brought on an executive vice president and head of asset management.
➡️ Check out the details in this month’s roundup of Philly Power Moves
Where to get work done in Philadelphia
If you’re a remote worker looking to change it up with your work environment or a startup founder looking for community, there are options. Philly has no shortage of coworking and creator spaces for you to consider. Several are designed around desk work and meetings, while others add makerspaces.
In honor of International Coworking Day, check out our list of spaces in and around Philly, including global networks like Mindspace, national chains like WeWork and locally grown orgs like Indy Hall.
➡️ From single desk rentals to private offices
News Incubator: What else to know today
• Venture for America abruptly shut down because of a “challenging economic environment,” firing 15 full-time staff members. [Technical.ly]
• West-Philly lab supplier EMSCO Scientific Enterprises Inc. received a $2 million investment from the Enterprise Center’s Innovate Capital Growth Fund. The fund is Small Business Investment Company specifically targeting minority and women-owned businesses. [Philly Biz Journal/Technical.ly]
• Councilmember Isaiah Thomas announced the second annual PHL Gaming convention, to be held Sept. 14. Thomas’ goal is to make Philadelphia a gaming destination; he and Jumpbutton Studio hosted the first PHL Gaming event last spring. [PhillyVoice/Technical.ly]
• The University City Science Center announced Bon Ku, Michael Burychka, Dan Rhoton and Danae Mobley as this year’s Nucleus Awards honorees. They will be recognized at an award ceremony on Sept. 24. [Science Center]
🗓️ On the Calendar
• Philly Tech Entrepreneurs’ happy hour series is back on Aug. 27 [More info]
• Code and Coffee is back again this Saturday at the Capital One Cafe. [More details]
Sarah Huffman is a 2022-2024 corps member for Report for America, an initiative of The Groundtruth Project that pairs young journalists with local newsrooms. This position is supported by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism.
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