Real World Leaders

What's the first question of entrepreneurship? LaunchPad Philly and Hopeworks interns interview Tim Andrews, Former President & CEO of Advertising Specialty Institute, and Chris Drew, CEO of Burnham Holdings, and discuss being straightforward with yourself, the best ways to network and make connections, and letting the best ideas win.

Which little word is secretly sabotaging you? Philadelphia Youth Network at Conwell Middle School students and young professionals from Hopeworks interview Adam Pardes, Co-Founder & President of Neuroflow, and Joe Trave, Founder & CEO of Village Handcrafted Cabinetry, and discuss music, avoiding burnout, and setting intentions.

What's often the biggest barrier to success? TechCore2 interns and North10 Philadelphia students interview Rich Hipp, CEO of SLM Facilities, and Marc Albero, Vice President & General Manager of PAC Strapping, and discuss hands-on skills, volunteering, and building your future.

When is being the bad guy good? Philadelphia Youth Network at Conwell Middle School, and TechCore2 students interview Jill Gearin, Director of Communications for the Charleston Dirty Birds, and Dan DiOrio, CEO of Thinc Forward, and discuss leading by liaising, being a serial entrepreneur, and getting through the dark times.

What do successful leaders trust? North10 Philadelphia and Philadelphia Youth Network at Baldi Middle School students interview Ross Born, Retired CEO of Just Born Quality Confections, and Seth Moore, CEO of T-Rex Solutions, and discuss leading vs. controlling, finding what you love, and making an impact.

What's the best way to start your day? Philadelphia Youth Network students from Cooke and Hancock Middle Schools along with local Philadelphia Young Adults interview Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage, and Evan Loh, CEO of Paratek, and discuss being well-rounded, finding your why, and protecting your peace.
 

If it's not luck, then what is it? OIC Philadelphia Culinary Arts and Philadelphia Youth Network at Baldi Middle School students interview Paul Tramo, President & CEO of Sentinel, and Dave
DeLizza, Chairman of the Board of Pennoni, and discuss entrepreneurship,
surrounding yourself with the right people, and being relentless.

How do you know you've made it? Young adults from TechCore2 and Hopeworks interview Scott Rankin, President of Vulcan Spring, and Jonathan Evans, President & CEO of B&A, and discuss keeping an open mind, avoiding burnout, and starting from nothing.

Young adults from Hopeworks and the OIC Philly Culinary Arts interview Scott Rankin, President of Vulcan Spring, and Larry Stuardi, President of MRA group, and discuss working on the little things, adversity vs. inner drive, and staying grounded

What's the key to turning people skills into success? Franklin Learning Center and Hopeworks students interview Crystal MacNeill, President & CEO of Acentus Practice Management, and David DeLizza, Chairman of the Board of Pennoni, and discuss customer service, lifelong learning, and balancing creativity with hard work.