Entrepreneurship
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Avon Grove Grad, the Creator of Liquid Death, Shares Entrepreneurial Secrets
Mike Cessario, who attended Avon Grove High School and lived in Landenberg in southern Chester County for a time, turned his passion for health into a $700-million-worth business Liquid Death, writes Robert Tuchman for the Entrepreneur. In a short time, Cessario has built the fastest-growing water brand in the country. The former punk rocker credits…
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Kensington Photographer CJ Wolfe Turns Passion into Empowering Community Venture With Business, Immortal Vision Studio
When CJ Wolfe left his job in banking at the height of the pandemic, he did so to pursue his passion for photography, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. While the passion for photography was always there, other circumstances initially stood as obstacles. “When I started out in college, I didn’t have anyone that looked like…
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Inspirational Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories at Neumann University
Wil Reynolds, CEO of Seer Interactive, has something that’s very rare in today’s wealth-driven culture. He has enough. That’s why, in 2020, he turned down an offer of $50 million for his digital marketing agency. In fact, rather than taking a mind-boggling profit, he has pledged that Seer will invest at least $15 million in…
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Owner of Mount Airy Candle Co. Introduces New, Fall-Inspired Scents
Marques Davis’ business venture was not intentional, but once people started to like the DIY candles he made, it set him on the path of entrepreneurship, writes Shaunice Ajiwe for Philadelphia Magazine. The journey began during the 2018 holiday season when he decided to make candles for his friends, family, and colleagues instead of purchasing…
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Philadelphia Businessowner Hosts Summit Designed to Support Fellow Black Women Entrepreneurs
Tanya Morris is well aware of the challenges facing Black women entrepreneurs like herself, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. Morris is the founder and CEO of Mom Your Business, a nonprofit focused on helping Black and Brown women overcome obstacles and achieve social and economic success by connecting them with much-needed tools, resources, opportunities, and…
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Philadelphia’s Water Views Aren’t Accessible to All. This Entrepreneur Wants to Change That
As a first-generation American of Chilean descent, Georgette Luna has strived to fully immerse herself in what the United States has to offer, writes Janelle Burrell and Rory Hardenstine for CBS News Philadelphia. Growing up in Queens, New York, Luna didn’t know a lot about boats but became enamored with them after learning more about…
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Philadelphia Rapper Strives to Serve His Community, Opens Daycare
When Anthony “Dappa” Samuels resigned from his accounting job in 2017, it coincided with a new career endeavor, writes Abigail Adams for People. A rapper and musician, leaving his former job set the table for him to become the co-founder of Young With Options Academic Center, a daycare center with facilities in West Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Has Developed into a Breeding Ground for Young Entrepreneurial Minds
Philadelphia’s economy is brewing with fresh, innovative ideas and a key reason as to why is the age of the entrepreneurs in the city, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A recent analysis produced by LendingTree found that the average age of an entrepreneur in Philadelphia is 34.44 years. Philadelphia’s average age ranks…
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‘I Just Swore by Ginger’: Society Hill-Based Ginger Beverage Company Enjoys Breakthrough Year
Ginja Snap, a Philadelphia ginger beverage company formed by Shaakira DeLoatch in October 2020, is among the latest cohort of Santander’s Cultivate Small Business Program held at Temple University, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. DeLoatch first got the idea of making ginger drinks when she had a sore throat. She accidentally created…
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Philadelphia-Based Health Insurance Tech Company, StretchDollar, Launches in Four States
Small businesses looking for a new way to set up their employees’ health insurance plans will soon have a new resource, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. StretchDollar, a Philadelphia-based health insurance tech company with a second headquarters in San Francisco, has recently launched in four states – Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois, and Colorado.…
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North Philadelphia Native Kevin Hart’s Entrepreneurial Portfolio Grows With New Tequila Brand, Gran Coramino
Philadelphia-born actor and comedian Kevin Hart has added his name to the list of celebrities joining the $15 billion tequila industry, writes Trey Williams for Fortune. Last year, Hart debuted his new tequila brand, Gran Coramino. Since its debut, Gran Coramino has seen the second-fastest sales growth for a new premium tequila brand…
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Esteemed Interior Designer Opening a New Gift Shop in Rittenhouse Square
Jimmy DeLaurentis, a Philadelphia-based interior designer, is planning to open a showroom with a retail space and studio in Rittenhouse Square, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. He is scheduled to debut James by Jimmy DeLaurentis, his private label collection, at 114 S. 19th Street in early October. The collection will include customizable…
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From Big Apple to Brotherly Love: Moji Masala Spices Up Simplicity
Moji Masala, launched by wife and husband duo Shireen Qadri and JD Walsh, offers pre-measured spice blends that aim at making Indian dishes easy, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company was founded in 2019 in New York and sales have been doubling month over month. In 2022, the couple decided to…
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16-Year-Old CEO Makes Social Media Work for Your Business
Asher Dahlgren turns 16 this month, but his activities and demeanor carry him beyond his years. “Everybody thinks I’m older for some reason,” he said. This resourceful entrepreneur has his own social media marketing business. Among his four or five clients to date is American Community Journals, the parent company of VISTA, MONTCO, DELCO, BUCKSCO,…
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Local Professionals Share Insights and Challenges at National Black Business Month Expo
Dozens of local business professionals shared advice and challenges during the first National Black Business Month Expo in Philadelphia, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for the WHYY. The event was hosted by the African-American Chamber of Commerce for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. One common theme during a panel discussion about retail business development was about determination…
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