Cliff C.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Veteran fintech entrepreneur and product management leader with 10 years of experience…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Philadelphia Children's Foundation Graphic

    Board Member

    Philadelphia Children's Foundation

    - Present 12 years

    Education

    PCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, educational support organization that serves disadvantaged students and families in Philadelphia, PA. PCF's mission is to help students find their passion, develop needed skills, and make positive career and life decisions to achieve a successful future.

    PCF's main program distributes computers to students in the Philadelphia school system who don't have a computer in their home. PCF works with students to help them build the skills needed in a 21st…

    PCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, educational support organization that serves disadvantaged students and families in Philadelphia, PA. PCF's mission is to help students find their passion, develop needed skills, and make positive career and life decisions to achieve a successful future.

    PCF's main program distributes computers to students in the Philadelphia school system who don't have a computer in their home. PCF works with students to help them build the skills needed in a 21st century economy.

    • Over 90,000 students and families in the Philadelphia School District have no computer at home.
    • 50% of 9th graders in the Philadelphia public schools between 2000-2005 did not graduate in four years.
    • Every year, 8,000 students officially drop out of the Philadelphia school system and an additional 5,000 spent so little time in school that researchers called them “near dropouts.”
    • One-third of all drop-outs were in grade nine or below.

Projects

  • Relentless Pursuit - Marketing Website for Book

    "Relentless Pursuit" tells the untold story of the bravery and experiences of the men of the 39th Fighter Squadron who fought and died in the jungles of the Pacific Theater during WWII.

    Author Ken Dooley is a close personal friend who spearheaded this World War II project in order to get proper recognition for 2nd Lt Robert Thorpe, a Rhode Island native who was shot down, captured, tortured and beheaded by the Japanese. I was honored to support Ken's meticulous and engrossing work by…

    "Relentless Pursuit" tells the untold story of the bravery and experiences of the men of the 39th Fighter Squadron who fought and died in the jungles of the Pacific Theater during WWII.

    Author Ken Dooley is a close personal friend who spearheaded this World War II project in order to get proper recognition for 2nd Lt Robert Thorpe, a Rhode Island native who was shot down, captured, tortured and beheaded by the Japanese. I was honored to support Ken's meticulous and engrossing work by building a website to showcase (and sell!) the book to the public.

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Honors & Awards

  • Y Combinator Fellowship 2016

    Y Combinator

  • 1st Place - Whitney M. Young New Venture Compeition

    Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

  • coPhilly Accellerator

    coPhilly

  • Executive Leaders Radio - Guest Interview

    Executive Leaders Radio

    Executive Leaders Radio (ELR) conducts interviews of prominent startup executives, CEOs, CFOs, and Presidents focusing on "what makes people tick." ELR is broadcast nationally and is dedicated to honoring individuals who have risen to leadership roles through hard work and dedication.

    Audio here: http://executiveleadersradio.com/canan-cliff--4601.aspx

  • 40 Under 40

    Philadelphia Business Journal

    Each year the Philadelphia Business Journal honors 40 of the region's most dynamic up and comers in the business world based on their outstanding success and contributions to their community.

  • Innovator of the Year | Finalist (Small Technology)

    Region's Business Journal

    The inaugural Marcum 'Innovator of the Year' Awards recognize companies that have made great strides in innovation in tech, healthcare, energy and business management. The nominees represent a cross-section of innovation that shines a great light on the Philadelphia region's budding ecosystem for emerging technologies and companies.

  • 1st Place - Baiada Incubator Compeition

    Drexel University (Baiada Institute)

    Nooch took the top prize in the annual Baiada Incubator Competition held at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, PA. Competing against 5 other finalist startups, Nooch was awarded 1st Place by a panel of judges from the Philadelphia business and investor communities. For winning, Nooch received nearly $20,000 in cash and in-kind services from sponsors of the competition.

  • Vator Splash Top 10 Finalist

    Vator

    Vator Splash showcases founders of 10 companies, chosen by their peers in a nationwide online vote and vetted by judges, on stage in front of some 400 business professionals, executives from startups and large companies, angel investors, VCs, and media.

  • 1st Place - Duke Startup Challenge: Elevator Pitch Competition

    Duke University (Fuqua School of Business)

    Of the 66 initial teams, 18 groups delivered their pitches in the final round before an audience of 400. Nooch was selected as the 1st place winner by a panel of judges comprised of business leaders, alumni, and Fuqua faculty.

    The competition was the first main event in the Duke Start-Up Challenge, the student-led entrepreneurship contest that runs from November to April.

  • Eagle Scout

    Boy Scouts of America

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