Celebrating innovation, leadership and diversity
The inaugural honorees at the University City Science Center's Nucleus Awards represent the vibrancy of Philadelphia's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Drexel-born startup promises speech coaching for the masses
Communicating more confidently and effectively can be transformative for a career. Philadelphia-based Orai offers high-quality coaching via an AI-supported app.
Open your rind to this women-powered cheese CSA
Lovers of cheese and all things local rejoice! Thanks to the innovative trio behind Collective Creamery, you can now sign up for an artisan cheese share packed with delicious products.
A PA startup helps people fly into the future
All it took was one mindblowing experience for Kim Powers to go all-in on drones. Her company, Master Your Drone, trains people in this growing field.
An Erie company helps ASMR lovers unwind
AcousticSheep is releasing a version of their wildly popular SleepPhones — soft, wearable headphones designed for sleep — preloaded with all the taps, scratches and whispers you desire.
A small-town movie theatre comes back to life
The one-screen Victoria Theatre in the PA Wilds first opened for business in 1920, and now a local couple has returned the storefront movie house to its status as a community hub for Blossburg.
Hoop Dreams: A first-time entrepreneur gets State College kids onto the court
When Dan McKenna decided to start a youth basketball business, he didn't know where to begin — so the fledgling founder tapped into local entrepreneurial resources to get the ball rolling.
An innovative food truck incubator will bring fresh food to West Philly
After having success with its restaurant incubator, The Enterprise Center is launching a new on-the-go program. Wanna-be entrepreneurs will man the organization's food truck, feeding healthy foods to underserved communities.
Whiskey Rebellion: A Pottstown distillery carves its own path
Manatawny Still Works has made a name for itself with its distinctive whiskey. Now a wave of awards and a South Philly satellite location prove that the distillery is a major player in PA's craft beverage boom.
Meet Càphê Roasters, Philly's first Vietnamese coffee roaster
Thu Pham is drawing on her heritage — and a desire to serve the local community — to build a buzz-worthy coffee business.