Leaders of the Philly tech scene will descend on City Council chambers Thursday afternoon, and City Council will be listening.

City Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy, chaired by Councilman David Oh, is holding a hearing on the creative class in Philadelphia during Philly Tech Week this Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

You’re welcome to watch the testimony and Council response to it.

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Here’s who will be testifying and about what:

  • Ellen Weber, executive director of angel investment group Robin Hood Ventures, on the state of investment and how government policy has affected that
  • Chris Cera, founder of Old City software company Arcweb, on early-stage startups and what they need (or don’t need) in terms of government policy
  • Brigitte Daniel, founder of edIQ and executive vice president of Wilco Systems, on talent readiness and the digital divide
  • Wil Reynolds, founder of Northern Liberties online marketing agency SEER Interactive, on mid-size growing businesses including tax credits and hiring
  • David Atadan, CEO of Wilmington, Del. marketing agency Trellist, on expansion and satellite offices