Philadelphia needs a big, fast-growing, tech-enabled company with a household name.

For years, that’s been the most consistent diagnosis of how Philly might graduate to the next stage of regional tech economies to take seriously. In the 20 years since the dot-com bubble burst, progress has been made on the checklist.

The city is a better place to live. The region’s universities have evolved their programs. Social networks have developed. People-first communities have formed. Corporates have begun to modernize. Companies do business with each other. More venture dollars have come. Enterprise tech companies have grown and sold, creating some wealth and adding experience.

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