Monthly Innovation eXchange
The Monthly Innovation eXchange (MIX) at uCity Square is a monthly networking event series put on in partnership with CIC Philadelphia, Wexford Science & Technology, and Generocity. MIX connects innovators, scientists, students, entrepreneurs, and community members across uCity Square and the greater Philadelphia innovation ecosystem.
This month, CIC is taking the lead with Founders Forum — an evening exploring the infrastructure needed to run a successful startup. Join us to share ideas, swap resources, and build the connections that fuel growth.
Theme: Ideas — generating ideas and connections Focus: What early-stage founders in life science, med tech, nuclear medicine, and AI actually need to get started — resources, team, capital, and navigating Philly's ecosystem.
Featured Speaker: Josh Devon, co-founder and CEO of Sondera, an open-source platform building deterministic infrastructure to govern AI agents in production at scale. Josh previously co-founded Flashpoint, a leader in threat intelligence.
Schedule:
4:30 PM — Doors Open | Networking, lite bites, beer on draft from Two Locals Brewery, and photobooth
5:10 PM — Welcome Remarks
5:15 PM — Lightning Talk with Josh Devon
5:25 PM — Founder Panel featuring Josh Devon and Philadelphia-area founders
5:45 PM — Networking Resumes
🎟️ RAFFLE: Snap a photo at our photobooth, share it on LinkedIn using #CICxMIX, and you'll be entered to win four tickets + parking to a Phillies Opening Weekend game. The winner will be announced the following day at 1:00 PM.
With space, food, drinks, and structure provided — bring your fellow innovators and come network with the people building what's next in Philly.
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