"Ben Franklin Venture Idol" will be held Nov. 15, Ben Franklin TechVentures, 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem.

Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m.

During the event, three early-stage technology company entrepreneurs seeking funding will present short pitches to a panel of investors and the audience.

After brief critiques from an expert panel, the audience will vote for a winning Ben Franklin Venture Idol. The event will include presentations, networking and investment pitches.

Keynote speaker is Paul Martino, Managing Director, Bullpen Capital.

Investor panelists are Denny Boyle, Vice President and Relationship Manager, Silicon Valley Bank; David Drahms, Principal, Osage Partners; Dr. Stephanie Olexa , President, Lehigh Valley Angel Investors; and Doug Petillo, Managing Partner, Navigant Ventures.

The evening conclude with the winning Ben Franklin Venture Idol company team being awarded a company investment by emcee Chris McDemus, Director, Lehigh University Venture Series.

Fred Beste, CEO, General Partners, Mid-Atlantic Venture Partners, Bethlehem, is host.

Ticket information: 610-758-5251