🎧 Welcome to another powerful episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! In episode 73, we’re joined by Dr. Karen Eisinger, a cancer biologist with over two decades of research experience, now CEO of the cutting-edge biotech startup SyzOnc.

🔹 About This Episode: We explore Dr. Eisinger’s journey from leading a lab at UPenn to founding SyzOnc, a company focused on treating some of the most stubborn solid tumors like glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer.

🔸 In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• Why solid tumors resist treatment and how SyzOnc is tackling the entire tumor ecosystem

• The scientific shift from academia to entrepreneurship

• The emotional and professional drive behind launching a biotech startup

• How SyzOnc is leveraging small molecule drugs, investor backing, and NCI funding to bring new treatments to life

🔹 Why Listen? Whether you're in life sciences, an aspiring founder, or just love learning from innovators solving real-world problems—this conversation is packed with insight, mission, and momentum. 🚀

🔸 Connect with Dr. Eisinger: 🌐 Website: https://syzonc.com 📩 Email: karen.eisinger@syzonc.com

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🎧 Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! This week, we’re joined by Will Schmahl, a repeat founder, former AOL ad tech leader, and ex-Airbnb superhost who's now building something big—HousMthr, an AI-powered app reshaping how groups travel together.

🔹 About This Episode: Will walks us through his journey from launching his first business at 17 to creating HousMthr—a tool that simplifies group travel logistics, from shared expenses and ferry rides to fridge inventory. Designed for real hosts managing real stays, HousMthr focuses on on-trip coordination, not just pre-trip planning.

🔸 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How HousMthr is transforming the group travel experience through AI.

• Why most travel tech ignores what happens during your stay—and how HousMthr fills that gap.

• Real-world use cases: families, friends, coworking trips, beach house owners, and more.

• The exciting roadmap: AI-powered alerts, local recommendations, and even a marketplace for empty dinner tables or tours.

🔹 Why Listen? If you’ve ever planned a group trip, you know the chaos. Will’s solution makes it seamless. Whether you're in travel tech, real estate, or hospitality, this episode will spark ideas on how to rethink guest experience with smart coordination.

🔸 Connect with Will: Website: https://housmthr.com/ Email: will@housmthr.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmahl/

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🎧 Welcome to Episode 71 of the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the world of home energy with Matthew Zothner, co-founder and CEO of Currents — a platform helping homeowners slash their energy bills and upgrade their homes with ease. 💡🏡

🔹 About This Episode: Matthew shares how Currents makes energy savings effortless through shared savings models and smart automation. From decoding rising utility costs to empowering homeowners with rebates, he’s on a mission to put people back in control of their energy choices.

🔸 In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• How Currents helps homeowners save hundreds per year through shared savings

• The rise in U.S. energy costs and what’s really behind it

• Tips for switching energy suppliers safely in deregulated states

• Why Philly's startup ecosystem has so much untapped potential

• Matthew’s plans to scale the platform across the U.S. from his new base in California

🔹 Why Listen? Whether you’re a tech founder, homeowner, or just curious about clean energy innovation, this episode is packed with insightful takes on consumer energy, AI, and platform thinking — straight from someone building the solution.

🔸 Connect with Matthew & Currents: 🌐 Website: https://getcurrents.com 📧 Email: hello@getcurrents.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzothner/