Diversity has always been a way of life -- and just good business -- for Independence Health Group's new CEO Greg Deavens.  Greg explains in this episode, which was recorded in 2018 when he was Treasurer & CFO of Independence, how diversity and inclusion is interwoven into the culture of the organization - and starts at the top.  From veterans and minorities to LGBTQ suppliers and more, Independence "gets it" and Independence team lives it everyday.  Greg brings the story to life with the help of Christopher Rehmann of IntePros Consulting.      

As Dan embarks on his next chapter and hands-off the leadership baton that he has embraced at Independence Health Group for the past decade to his successor, we are pleased to share this special conversation with Dan, which was recorded in front of a live studio audience in October of 2018.  Dan offers insights into his childhood, his career, the future of healthcare, his best job ever, and more.    

Relay Network is poised for significant growth.  An award-winning customer engagement platform that helps their clients grow by connecting with their customers like never before, Relay got off the ground thanks in part to an investment from New Spring Capital.  Relay's Matt Gillin and his team have since taken the idea from concept to reality, and others have noticed; in December of 2019, Relay completed a $30 million growth capital investment from LLR Partners to accelerate innovation of their breakthrough mobile engagement platform.  And the timing could not have been better as the global pandemic was emerging, changing how and where people work and companies engage customers.  On this episode of Growing Greater, we learn from New Spring's Mike DiPiano on what he and his team saw in the novel technology idea being shaped by Matt and his team, and we hear from Matt Gillin about how securing financial support to implement an idea is a game-changing moment on many levels.

Recorded in front of a live studio audience at Villanova University in May of 2019, we learn from Luke and Trevor how their chance encounter uncovered a shared passion for business, beer and entrepreneurship - and led to the birth of Evil Genius Beer Company.  Joining us for a peek into the Villanova MBA program is Dr. Joyce Russell, Dean of the Villanova School of Business.  If you have not yet enjoyed an Evil Genius brew, ask for one at your local joint, pick some up at the beer store, and visit their Lab on Front Street in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood. And enjoy the fun names and fantastic flavors of these exceptional and flawlessly crafted brews.  Please enjoy all alcohol responsibly.   

Have you yet experienced the specialness - the power - of an electric bicycle?  Junto Bikes was born out of an ah-ha! moment experienced by its co-founder Brian Powell. Brian shares his first exhilarating experience on an electric bicycle, and his numerous entrepreneurial ventures -- and his love for Philadelphia.  It's an inspiring story of entrepreneurism and must-listen-to episode of Growing Greater with host Matt Cabrey.  

On this episode of Growing Greater, we meet Michele Leff, Co-Founder and President of 12th Street Catering, for a special conversation in the kitchen of her robust and remarkable 12th Street Catering headquarters in the University City neighborhood of West Philadelphia, PA. Michele shares insights into all that goes into not only creating successful events, fantastic food, memorable experiences, she also shares with us how she inspires her team of 200+/- colleagues to deliver excellence while taking pride in their work.  And she has been building and growing her operation for more than 30 years!

JDog Brands is helping U.S. military veterans across the country to not only secure employment opportunities, but to also become business owners! Join us for this inspiring story of perseverance and growth with Jerry Flanagan, Co-Founder and CEO of JDog to learn about his personal and professional journey, and how his uniquely focused company is helping U.S. military veterans everyday.  

“Hiring from the Sidelines” with Baker Industries & Stockwell Elastomerics shares the inspiring story of how individuals who spend most of their lives on the sidelines, waiting to be given the chance to succeed in a career, and now getting in the game of work and life.  These include recently incarcerated individuals known as Returning Citizens, as well as friends, colleagues and neighbors with disabilities, substance misuse issues, and who have experienced chronic homelessness.  Rich Bevan shares how he and his team at Baker Industries are helping Returning Citizens by providing the right training, the right jobs, and ultimately the right career opportunities. Bill Stockwell of Stockwell Elastomerics, a 4th generation-owned business joins the conversation and describes how his company has benefited from their partnership with Baker Industries.