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Inspired by the past. Motivated for the future. January 6, 2014

Inspired by the past. Motivated for the future.

Over the past 60 years, Safeguard Scientifics has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to innovation, which has ultimately improved people’s quality of life, boosted the economy…

Posted by Stephen T. Zarrilli

April 12, 2013

How to Get Funding: 3 Ways Successful Entrepreneurs Close Deals Faster

When looking for investors, entrepreneurs used to have a tendency to sign with the first VC who came through the door with money. Today, that’s…

Posted by Stephen T. Zarrilli

February 11, 2013

The Most Essential Attribute You Should Look For in a Capital Provider

In evaluating prospective capital providers, savvy entrepreneurs have come to understand that while capital is their number one priority, there are other attributes they need…

Posted by Stephen T. Zarrilli

January 28, 2013

CFO to CEO: How Company and Financial Experience Simplifies the Transition

During my tenure as Chief Financial Officer at Safeguard, I honed a set of skills that are serving me well today as President and Chief…

Posted by Stephen T. Zarrilli

January 18, 2013

The State of Safeguard: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

During my nearly five years at Safeguard, I’ve worked closely with my predecessor, Peter Boni, and the current management team to define our strategy and…

Posted by Stephen T. Zarrilli

November 15, 2012

5 Common Themes That Drive Entrepreneurial Success

This week, Deloitte announced the 2012 Technology Fast 500, an annual ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology…

Posted by Stephen T. Zarrilli

Safeguard Scientifics Quarterly Results October 25, 2012

Committed to Safeguard’s Passion to Build Great Companies

I am humbled by today’s news that I have been named by the Safeguard Scientifics Board of Directors as Chief Executive Officer. I am energized…

Posted by Stephen T. Zarrilli

March 15, 2012

The JOBS Act: A Win for Startups, Venture Capital, and the Economy

In 2002, in the wake of the dot-com era and a number of major corporate and accounting scandals, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed. The federal…

Posted by Stephen T. Zarrilli

January 23, 2012

Lessons Learned: Prudent Management of Corporate Cash

Much has been written recently about the amount of cash companies are accumulating through their operations. In an August 2011 report, the Wall Street Journal…

Posted by Stephen T. Zarrilli

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