Entrepreneurship
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Latino Entrepreneurs in Philadelphia Have Reached ‘The Tipping Point,’ Says GPHCC President
Since the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1990, the number of Latino-owned businesses across the region has grown exponentially. As the number of Latino-owned businesses has grown, so too has the membership numbers of the GPHCC. That was a key point Jennifer Rodriguez, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic…
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Philly Native, Penn Alum Sees 1,000% Increase in Overplay App Use Since Recent ‘Shark Tank’ Appearance
Caroline Strzalka, a Philadelphia native and University of Pennsylvania alumna who co-founded the app Overplay, was recently on an episode of “Shark Tank.” During her appearance on the hit ABC show, Mark Cuban invested $500,000 to help advance the app, leading to a major spike in usage, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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The Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tour Returns, Highlights 8 Black Women-owned Businesses in Philadelphia
The Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tour was launched four years ago by Jeannine Cook, the owner of Harriett’s Bookshop in Fishtown, writes David Matthau for WHYY. She launched it as a method to protect and serve one another as women in the community. “Although Black women were opening businesses at a rapid pace, our businesses were…
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Five Philadelphia Companies Place Among Fastest-growing Northeast Firms
Five Philadelphia companies have made Inc.’s 2024 list of the 198 fastest-growing firms in the Northeast, with two of them cracking the top 25, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking is based on the companies’ revenue growth from 2020 to 2022. Overall, 32 companies from the Philadelphia region are on the…
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Drexel University Alumnus Lands ‘Shark Tank’ Investment For His Sauce Brand, Fila Manila
Jake Deleon, a Drexel University alumnus, recently appeared on ‘Shark Tank’ and secured an investment deal, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Deleon is the founder of Fila Manila, a condiment brand that celebrates flavors and ingredients popular in Filipino cuisine. Born in the Philippines and grew up in Camden County, Deleon pitched his condiment brand…
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Helping Create a Booming Business in Philadelphia. A Local Business Owner Details How
Bees in the Philadelphia region are taking the sticky secretion left behind by spotted lanternflies and turning it into honey — and local beekeepers are taking full advantage of it, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. One of them is Don Shump, founder and owner of Philadelphia Bee Co., which has nine hive locations throughout…
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See Which Startups Are the Most Promising Early-stage Tech Companies in Philadelphia
Despite being a slower year for venture capital deals and an uptick in layoffs in Philadelphia, a number of young startups have made their mark, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Technical.ly published its latest RealLIST Startups ranking that recognizes 10 local companies that have recorded significant growth over the last year and now seem poised…
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Meet Susan C. Small, A Creative Who Helps Other Creatives Build Their Brands
Susan C. Small opened Small House in 2020 to help creative entrepreneurs through each step of the way as they go through the brand-building process, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Small is a poet, author, recording artist, and playwright who initially started her entrepreneurial venture with Small House as a production company in 2012. In…
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Check Out Some of Philadelphia’s New Black-Owned Businesses
To celebrate Black History Month, FYI Philly put local Black-owned businesses into the spotlight, report Ducis Rodgers and Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Two Locals Brewing Co. in University City is owned by brothers Richard and Mengistu Koilor, and is the first Black-owned brewery in Philadelphia. The Koilor brothers started homebrewing eight years ago and now…
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Founder of Philly Startup KIN Apparel Eyes Taking the Brand to the Next Level
Philomina Kane is the founder of KIN Apparel, and her steady-growing business started when she was in college at Princeton University, writes Shaunice Aijwe for Philadelphia Magazine. During the cold days, Kane would often be seen wearing a satin scarf to rugby practice instead of a hoodie, because cotton causes friction and breakage. Understanding that…
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Owners of Booker’s Restaurant, Bayou Lounge in West Philly Want to Redefine Black Ownership in the Community
When local entrepreneurs Tracey and Cheri Syphax announced their official ownership of Booker’s Restaurant and Bayou Lounge in West Philadelphia last March, they did so with a grand vision in mind. They were to change what Black ownership could look like and provide to their community, and the couple have stayed true to their mission,…
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Scrub Daddy, Rejected by a Fortune 500 Company, Now Worth $220 Million
Scrub Daddy rejected? How can that be? It’s a familiar kitchen product found in millions of American homes. Once made at a Folcroft factory, it was initially rejected and tossed in a closet, writes Kevin Sanchez Farez for Fortune, as reported in Aol. When Scrub Daddy inventor Aaron Krause, 45, sold his first company to…
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Belay, Philadelphia Startup That Sells Insurance Policies For Stock Investments, Prepares to Launch Direct-to-Consumer Product
Belay, a Philadelphia startup that sells insurance policies on stock investments, is preparing to launch its direct-to-consumer platform very soon, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. The platform will initially launch to people on the waitlist before it becomes accessible to the general public in the first week of February. So far, the company’s insurance…
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Downingtown Native’s Middle-School Hobby Turns Into West Chester Business with $12 Million in Annual Revenue
A Downingtown native’s middle-school hobby has turned into a West Chester-based business that aims to distribute healthy snacks across the country, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2013, Brendan Cawley, who became interested in making jerky when he was 10 years old, founded Righteous Felon, which ships beef jerky products nationwide. Among them include…
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David Oh To Lead Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia As New CEO
David Oh will soon be starting the latest chapter in his professional career as he has been named the next CEO of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. He will officially assume the role beginning Monday, Feb. 5, replacing Khine Arthur, who recently stepped…
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Meet the Philadelphia Entrepreneur Making Fully Plant-Based Skincare Products At Dviniti Skin Care
Markita Robinson Garcia is a cosmetic chemist and entrepreneurial founder of Dviniti Skin Care, reports Jalyn Green for 6abc. Dviniti Skin Care is a skincare company that creates 100% plant-based products aimed to improve the health and wellness for clients. The venture started in a corporate lab formulating products for retail. She started making skincare…
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A Company Launched By Penn Alum Combines Mental Health and Haircare
When Afiya Mbilishaka was a student at the University of Pennsylvania, she was a psychology major. She was also known for being a talented hair stylist. Her background in haircare and psychology eventually led to a business idea, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. Dr. Mbilishaka is the founder of PsychoHairapy, which launched in 2019. “PsychoHairapy…
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Historic House in Chester Springs Shines Once Again as Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café
After five years filled with challenges, Malvern’s Meg Veno opened Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café, an expansion of the company she founded in 2011, in the historic Jenny Lind House in Chester Springs, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. “There were so many throw-in-the-towel moments here, but I wanted to see the project to…
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