people
Jun. 13, 2016 8:39 am
Tayyib Smith’s Institute of Hip Hop Entrepreneurship landed a nod from CNN
The entrepreneur's Knight-funded project was the subject of a recent profile in CNNMoney.
people
May 10, 2016 8:08 am
Green Philly is bringing its social strategy to a sustainable business near you
Cofounder Julie Hancher started the blog in 2008. Last year, she went full-time by launching Green Philly Company, a marketing consulting firm for sustainable businesses.
funding
May 5, 2016 8:35 am
Big Brothers Big Sisters is crowdfunding $40K for its entrepreneurship program
The regional nonprofit launched the campaign in the spirit of Philly Tech Week.
results
Apr. 27, 2016 2:54 pm
Here are some big social impact ideas from Temple’s Be Your Own Boss Bowl
The Fox School of Business's annual BYOBB awarded $40K to socially minded undergraduate entrepreneurs last weekend.
purpose
Apr. 19, 2016 10:51 am
12 social impact-themed Philly Tech Week events to check out
PTW2016 starts next week. Here's what we think should be on your radar (including something called #Failfest.)
method
Feb. 16, 2016 9:07 am
Here’s how to get free patent attorney advising from the Corzo Center
It's not available as part of the Center's regular Entrepreneur Office Hours, but interested entrepreneurs and inventors can still get patent consulting on-demand.
results
Feb. 11, 2016 11:49 am
This founder raised $450K for a social enterprise that failed. Here’s what he learned
SuperMighty would have enabled charitable donations in popular mobile games. But doing good ain't always easy.
people
Feb. 9, 2016 10:07 am
‘An entrepreneur is a hustler’ — and other facts about minority entrepreneurship in Philadelphia
Is Philly the best place to be a minority entrepreneur? Yes and no — and it depends on how badly you want it.
purpose
Feb. 2, 2016 2:36 pm
A ‘hub’ for immigrant entrepreneurs is opening in Mt. Airy
The Philadelphia Immigrant Innovation Hub is laying the groundwork for an immigrant-centered, place-based solution to economic development.
purpose
Feb. 1, 2016 2:13 pm
This app mobilizes neighbors when Fido runs away
FurAlert is like Amber Alert for pets, but it wouldn't work without community support.