Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Guiding Technologies Corporation develops GAINS, a guidance and assessment platform for applied behavior analysis. GAINS serves as a virtual assistant for supervisors and staff, enabling efficient program selection, data collection, progress tracking across programs, and automated data capture, while providing audit trails and tools to support parental involvement and organizational insight. The platform combines a web-based management console, an instructor interface on smartphones or tablets using a Bluetooth earpiece for staff guidance, and cloud-based storage of data, program information, and student databases. Founded in 2013, the company is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Byndr, Inc. is a mobile platform based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that connects students, teachers, and colleges in the United States and India. Founded in 2015, Byndr offers a comprehensive learning environment where educators can manage subjects, post assignments, and enter grades, while students can access educational resources, track assignments, and engage in discussions. The platform facilitates collaboration and the creation of personalized microlessons using a variety of learning tools, making education more accessible and engaging. Byndr aims to enhance the learning experience by integrating content, context, and conversations, thereby providing users with a seamless and effective educational journey.

Practice is an innovative company that provides an applied microlearning solution to foster continuous learning within organizations. By utilizing a mobile-first video platform, Practice enables teams to frequently practice essential skills and receive timely feedback through peer-to-peer video assessments and coaching. This approach not only enhances competence and confidence among employees but also drives innovation and collaboration. Organizations such as Comcast, Domino’s, and the University of Pennsylvania utilize Practice's technology to improve the reinforcement and retention of training for new hires, accelerate productivity, and maximize the return on investment for learning and talent development initiatives. Through its patented methodology, Practice aims to create a scalable framework that supports ongoing skills development and promotes a culture of learning.

Guiding Technologies Corporation develops GAINS, a guidance and assessment platform for applied behavior analysis. GAINS serves as a virtual assistant for supervisors and staff, enabling efficient program selection, data collection, progress tracking across programs, and automated data capture, while providing audit trails and tools to support parental involvement and organizational insight. The platform combines a web-based management console, an instructor interface on smartphones or tablets using a Bluetooth earpiece for staff guidance, and cloud-based storage of data, program information, and student databases. Founded in 2013, the company is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 2011, PurpleCloud Technologies specializes in streamlining hotel operations through its flagship platform, Cielo. This comprehensive software suite integrates four operational modules designed for housekeeping, engineering, front office, service personnel, and management departments. Cielo enables real-time task completion, communication of supply needs, and reporting of maintenance issues across various mobile devices and desktops, serving clients in the hospitality industry.

Yorn LLC is a real-time feedback and engagement platform based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on enhancing the customer experience across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, and business. Founded in 2008, the company provides a platform that allows patients and consumers to share their experiences through smartphones, tablets, or laptops. This enables healthcare providers and payers to identify underlying issues and implement operational changes that improve patient satisfaction and compliance with care plans. Yorn captures authentic consumer feedback, offering organizations actionable insights to better understand and enhance their services.

Textizen is a mobile platform based in San Francisco that facilitates connections between hard-to-reach audiences and public institutions. By offering services in civic engagement, data collection, public outreach, and mobile survey research, Textizen enables governments and organizations to engage new participants in civic dialogue. The platform is designed to help these entities efficiently gather and analyze public input, enhancing their outreach efforts. Serving customers in over 35 cities across the United States, Textizen has emerged as a significant tool in public participation, human services, and youth outreach. As a spinoff of Code for America and a recipient of the Knight News Challenge: Mobile, Textizen demonstrates a commitment to improving civic engagement through innovative technology.

Yorn LLC is a real-time feedback and engagement platform based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on enhancing the customer experience across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, and business. Founded in 2008, the company provides a platform that allows patients and consumers to share their experiences through smartphones, tablets, or laptops. This enables healthcare providers and payers to identify underlying issues and implement operational changes that improve patient satisfaction and compliance with care plans. Yorn captures authentic consumer feedback, offering organizations actionable insights to better understand and enhance their services.

Grassroots Unwired develops a mobile-first platform for progressive political and non-profit organizations to grow supporters and donors through face-to-face outreach. Its software supports field operations such as canvassing, door-to-door and street fundraising, donor and member management, voter registration, and field campaign tracking. The platform integrates with existing CRM systems, offers content and branding controls, data management and reporting, mapping and location-based accountability, and donation processing. It enables campaign directors to monitor the progress of individual canvassers and teams, generate up-to-date tallies, and convert field activity into actionable outreach data for fundraising and engagement. The company emphasizes turning on-the-ground activity into useful data to drive outreach efforts across organizations. Founded in 2009, Grassroots Unwired is based in Bristol, Pennsylvania.

AboutOne, Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing web and mobile applications for managing family memories and household information. The company's core product, AboutOne Family Organizer, enables users to store, organize, and share a wide range of personal and family data, including contacts, health and insurance records, home and vehicle information, school records, receipts, and more. Additionally, AboutOne offers corporate solutions, such as AboutOne Build and AboutOne Suggest, which help businesses streamline their operations by reducing development time and providing personalized suggestions to customers or members. The platform is accessible via web, iOS, Android, and Windows Phone applications, catering to families, military families, and caregivers.

VUID, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company established in 2013 that specializes in mobile identity solutions. It has developed a two-factor authentication system designed for mobile devices, allowing users to securely log in to various applications using a unique VUID number. The company launched its first application, Spotlight, a media and social media platform, on Android and iPhone in late 2013 and early 2014. VUID has also formed partnerships with notable organizations, including the Knight Foundation and Interstate General Media, to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the mobile authentication space.

Clutch Holdings, LLC specializes in developing customer intelligence and engagement software solutions. The company offers a comprehensive consumer management platform that integrates point-of-sale, e-commerce data, and consumer social and mobile activities to enhance customer connections. Clutch provides a range of services including customer relationship management, channel synthesis, segmentation, loyalty programs, gift card solutions, and marketing strategies such as email campaigns and direct mail. Its platform is designed to centralize information from various data sources, enabling businesses to identify, understand, and motivate their customers effectively. Clutch serves a diverse array of sectors, including footwear, telecommunications, apparel, automotive, banking, healthcare, and hospitality. Founded in 2012 and based in Ambler, Pennsylvania, Clutch aims to empower brands with innovative, data-driven marketing solutions to thrive in a dynamic marketing landscape.

Novasentis, Inc. is a company that designs and develops advanced electro-mechanical polymer actuator and sensor technology. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with additional locations in Pennsylvania, Japan, and Korea, Novasentis specializes in creating ultra-thin, flexible haptic actuators and sensors. These innovations are integral to a variety of applications, including keyboards, smartphones, wearable devices, gaming devices, and home appliances. The company's technology enables enhanced sensory interaction, allowing devices to deliver tactile feedback and sound effects that create engaging user experiences. By bridging the gap between consumer electronics and sensory interaction, Novasentis facilitates deeper physical and emotional connections between users and their devices. In June 2019, Novasentis became a subsidiary of KEMET Electronics Corporation.