Philly daily roundup: Tech scene’s biggest strength; How to spot social media bots; HUSK acquired

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Philly tech thrives on collaboration

Philly’s RealLIST Connectors all agree that collaboration is king. Orgs from across sectors and industries work together to benefit companies and founders, helping the local ecosystem thrive. 

But Philly could still learn from its neighbors in New Jersey and Delaware.

“We in this region don’t appreciate how complicated it is to get three states, 11 counties, multiple municipalities with a top 10 city in the middle [together],” said Jason Bannon, senior vice president of marketing and communications for the Chamber of Commerce. 

➡️ Read more about how Philly tech is working together

How to spot bots in the age of generative AI

Bots are everywhere on social media and as technology advances, they can be harder to spot. Modern bots can seem like real people, with followers and posts on their accounts. 

Now that its election season, there’s been an uptick in bots used to spread harmful disinformation.

➡️ How to spot bots on social media

News Incubator: What else to know today

• The Franklin Institute announced that the beloved giant heart exhibit will reopen at the end of November as part of its new Body Odyssey exhibit along with the Hamilton Collections Gallery. [NBC10]

• Toronto-based Volaris Group acquired corporate wellness technology company HUSK. Wayne-based GlobalFit rebranded to HUSK in 2022. [Globe Newswire/Technical.ly]

• Montgomery County Community College is hosting its 30th Technology and Learning Conference on Oct. 11. The virtual conference aligns with MCCC’s 60th anniversary. [MCCC]

• The Wistar Institute shared research about a Parkinson’s Disease protein called parkin. [Wistar Institute]

🗓️ On the Calendar

• Pennovation Works is hosting a PR lunch and learn on Sept 18. [Register here]

• Client event: The next Tech Summit Series webinar from accounting and advisory firm Withum, held Sept. 18 at noon, features JP Morgan’s head of commercial banking talking about key economic trends and interest rates and what it means for the tech industry. [Free RSVP]

• SaaS and Tech Executive Coaching meetup is hosting its launch happy hour at the Fitler Club on Sept. 18. [Details here]

• Partner event: Calling all Phounders, Phunders and Phans! Connect with fellow climate tech enthusiasts, eat some vegan food and maybe even sign up to table and promote your own venture on Sept. 21. [Sign up]