Wired
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Venture capitalist Howard Morgan is a former professor at the Pennsylvania State University who later involved himself in venture capital and made huge profits by financing starting companies that utilize next generation technology. He is also the CEO of idealab!, a company whose investors include Steven Spielberg and Compaq CEO Ben Rosen.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1999
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Elliott's amazing (still, sometimes)
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Elliott Curson Advertising was the most noted agency in Philadelphia, PA, for over 20 years and Curson, now 54, worked on Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign. His attitudes toward the industry and his historic advertisements are examined.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1993
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House of cards
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Denis Alter is bent on saving the giant credit card company Advanta Corp, which his father had built, from bankruptcy. The increase in personal bankruptcies and repricing have contributed to the financial troubles of the company.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1997
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