Meet The Disruptor

Solar States

The growing B Corporation is bringing solar energy to houses and businesses throughout the region—and bringing blue collar Philadelphians into the green energy economy

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Getting a Mouthful

For nearly 30 years, Philadelphia Young Playwrights has brought the art of drama to Philly schools. Their new podcast is a window into the lives of teens

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Meet The Disruptor

Rachel Benyola

The entrepreneur behind a forthcoming Philly-based collapsible bike helmet is looking to score a win in the battle for bike safety—and against dorkiness

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Running To A Fresh Start

At its 10 year mark, Philly-based Back on My Feet has improbably shown how running can help the homeless regain their footing

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Furnishing a Future

A former executive coach turns his passion for woodworking into a skills training program that provides former inmates with life-sustaining jobs

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Meet The Disruptor

Dropps

A Philadelphia company is making laundry detergent pods safer and more environmentally friendly—and having some (not so) clean fun while doing it

By Quinn O'Callaghan
Meet the Disruptor

All About That Flow

Philly startup Neuroflow could change the way veterans and mental health professionals diagnose post-traumatic stress—something long overdue

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Growing Home

Refugees from Bhutan and Nepal are reuniting with their farmer roots in South Philly. It’s not just nostalgia for their agrarian past; it’s also a path to jobs

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Building a Better (Mom)Pop

A local popsicle maker is about to explode nationally thanks to their do-gooder mission: Bringing affordable, allergen-free desserts to kids everywhere

By Quinn O'Callaghan

Social Impact Shark Tank

Penn students and recent grads vie for a social impact prize in a non-profit contest aimed at fixing what ails Philly

By Quinn O'Callaghan