Continuously ranked as one of the best places to work in our 11-county region, we chatted with Think Company’s Russ Starke about what makes his company not only successful, but why employees love working there. Russ sat down with Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, about how he focuses on his company’s core values while also attributing the success of his experience design firm to the talent of his workforce.

Our Greater Philadelphia region is known for honoring its innovative history, but there’s also some incredible modernizations happening here today. This week we take a look at two very different companies. From using a vintage sewing machine to developing virtual reality software, these entrepreneurs are both shaping the future of business in our community.

One day Todd Anderson fell in love with a rescue bulldog named Darby. Todd describes to Executive Director Matt Cabrey of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, about how he was inspired to craft a hands-free dog walking device after taking out his new companion. Todd explains how Darby helped him out of a personal slump and motivated him to create his own business, GearTac Systems that specializes in high strength k9 products.

The future of augmented and virtual reality is transforming right here in our region. Det Ansinn sat down with Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia about how he works in diverse industries such as the arts, the life sciences, and even politics to create innovative products while also helping to foster a supportive business environment.

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) has always been a staple in the history of academia. Though they cherish their past, Penn constantly looks toward the future. Wanting to foster a business incubator that helps researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, the University of Pennsylvania embraced ingenuity by opening the now famous the Pennovation Center as part of Pennovation Works. In this week’s episode, we give you an inside look into the exciting businesses that call the Pennovation Center home as we tour their bustling facilities. The future is closer than you realize, it’s right in our very own Greater Philadelphia community!