Philadelphia, February 2, 2018 – Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT) announced today Michael DiPiano, Managing General Partner and Co-Founder, NewSpring Capital, will be recognized as the 2018 Legend Award Honoree for Lifetime Achievement at the 2018 Enterprise Awards. PACT presents the Legend Award each year to an individual who has forwarded technology and science in the region through leadership and exemplary work. Additionally, PACT revealed the finalists for each of the nine competitive award categories. The formal presentation will take place at the 25th Annual Enterprise Awards black-tie gala on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at The Kimmel Center.
“Through his leadership and outstanding work, Mike DiPiano has made an indelible mark on our community, said Dean Miller, President & CEO of PACT. “He has passionately championed numerous successes both as a serial entrepreneur and investor. In NewSpring, Mike has built one of the most successful firms in the country spanning four strategies with $2B in assets under management. We congratulate Mike as our Legend Award Honoree for his lifetime achievements and for his many successes yet to come.”
DiPiano is Managing General Partner and co-founder of NewSpring and a General Partner of the Firm’s dedicated growth equity funds. He serves as a member of the investment committee of all NewSpring funds. Before co-founding NewSpring in 2001, DiPiano was a serial entrepreneur and investor. He has led or co-led investment into companies in the business services, healthcare and information technology industries. Prior to co-founding NewSpring, he was affiliated with Safeguard Scientifics Inc. (NYSE:SFG) and was a division CEO and Director of Chemical Leaman Corporation. DiPiano began his career with Baxter Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:BAX) holding numerous positions there, culminating as Vice President responsible for Operations and Sales of the Industrial Scientific Products Division.
This year, nearly five hundred applications were received from technology and healthcare companies competing for one of nine awards. This year’s finalists are:
Healthcare Innovator
Amicus Therapeutics
OraSure Technologies
Spark Therapeutics
Healthcare CEO
Adaptimmune, James Noble
Frontage Laboratories, Song Li
Pentec Health, Joseph Cosgrove
Healthcare Emerging
ACI Clinical
Genomind
OrthogenRx
Healthcare Startup
LIA Diagnostics
Mebias Discovery
Talee Bio
Technology Company
Analytical Graphics
Bracket
Dell Boomi
Technology CEO
Clutch, Ned Moore
EPAM, Arkadiy Dobkin
Turn5, Steve Voudouris
Technology Emerging
AlphaPoint
Relay Network
WorkWave
Technology Startup
Layer 8 Security
LeagueSide
Perpay
Investment Deal
Energage
Frontline Education
Marinus Pharmaceuticals
“With hundreds of nominations, our judges were truly challenged and did a terrific job identifying honorees that represent the best of our region’s proud technology and life sciences communities,” said Dianne Strunk, Vice President of PACT. “They truly represent the mission of the Enterprise Awards by showcasing growth, hard work, and excellence in our silver anniversary year. Thank you to all of the companies that submitted, and on behalf of PACT and Enterprise Award Judging Partner KPMG, I congratulate all of this year’s Finalists.”
PACT will present a commemorative Tribute Journal to all guests of the 2018 Enterprise Awards. The Tribute Journal is an ideal opportunity to recognize Mike DiPiano and the finalists at the Enterprise Awards by honoring them with a memorable message. Guests may reserve their message by Thursday, March 6, 2018.
Tickets for the 2018 Enterprise Awards are currently available. Visit the PACT website for information and registration.
For more information about the 2018 Enterprise Awards visit http://pact.gpcc.com.
About Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT)
PACT’s vision is to be the go-to resource for fast growing companies, and a driver of entrepreneurship and innovation in the Philadelphia region. PACT provides its members with valuable content and connections to capital, coaching, and customers that will accelerate their growth and success, and to collaborate with other organizations to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. www.philadelphiapact.com