Executive Director Matt Cabrey of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, had the exclusive chance to talk with Craig Carnaroli, EVP and CFO at the University of Pennsylvania to discuss how the Pennovation Center found its start. Wanting to create an environment that emulates and inspires innovation, Craig described how everyone from researchers to entrepreneurs can collaborate in an open space.

A great idea for a business is just that, an idea without funds to make it a reality. Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, chatted with Brett Topche about what it means to be a venture capitalist firm and why his company focuses directly on businesses born out of the University of Pennsylvania such as, Warby Parker.

Remember when 3D printing was the coolest/latest advancement in tech? Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, sat down with a company that specializes in the 3D printing of biological material. That’s right, the printing of human cells! Founding member and COO, Madeline Winter, explained how Allevi’s clients are using their product to research new medical procedures safely without having to test on humans.

Newton’s first law states that every object will remain at rest unless compelled to change its state by an external force. This week we bring you three stories that are diverse in subject, but are akin in their powerful reach. These interviews exemplify how a business can impact both the mental and physical landscape of our ever growing region.

When you think of Deloitte, you typically think of one of the big four professional services firms, but there’s so much more happening within their offices. After deciding to invest in the future’s brightest minds, the Deloitte Academy was created.  Mentor Reese Blair and mentee Abel José Perez sat down with Executive Director Matt Cabrey of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia to discuss the Deloitte Academy. They reflected on their experiences with the program, explained how the program affects the lives of high school students, and the future that lies ahead.