The Early Stage East Founders’ Award is awarded to an
individual who has shown outstanding commitment, leadership and
support of the venture capital community as a whole. This
individual is committed to the growth of the overall venture
capital community and has shown a belief in and commitment to this
region in the development of venture capital and entrepreneurial
activity.
This
year’s inaugural award was presented to Warren V.
"Pete" Musser, Chairman and Founder of Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE), at Early Stage East’s company
coaching and event sponsor reception hosted by the American Stock
Exchange on May 21, 2001. Mr. Musser has led Safeguard Scientifics
since its inception in 1953 and has helped guide hundreds of
companies towards success. He has both financially and with his
time and energy supported community activities, education, and the
arts. Mr. Musser serves on a variety of civic, educational and
charitable boards of directors including Boy Scouts of America,
The Eastern Technology Council, and as chairman of the
Pennsylvania Partnership on Economic Education.
Early Stage East will make a $1000 contribution in the name of
the Award and it’s recipient to a qualified charity, regional
educational institution, or school, of the Award recipient’s
choice, that promotes business or entrepreneurial activities to
its constituents.
This
year’s inaugural award was presented to Warren V.
"Pete" Musser, Chairman and Founder of Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE), at Early Stage East’s company
coaching and event sponsor reception hosted by the American Stock
Exchange on May 21, 2001. Mr. Musser has led Safeguard Scientifics
since its inception in 1953 and has helped guide hundreds of
companies towards success. He has both financially and with his
time and energy supported community activities, education, and the
arts. Mr. Musser serves on a variety of civic, educational and
charitable boards of directors including Boy Scouts of America,
The Eastern Technology Council, and as chairman of the
Pennsylvania Partnership on Economic Education.
