Joe talks to Pranav Vishnu, the undergraduate leading the team that stages the massive PennApps event twice each year. …
The Build #8: Pizza
For Mason Wartman, a "dollar slice" shop in Philadelphia offered a way to downshift into a lifestyle business after a stint on Wall Street. He never expected that a customer's suggestion would land …
The Build #7: Access
At the moment when he thought he might never get to write another line of code, Ather Sharif found a community and a process that inspired him to make technology accessible to everyone. On this …
The Build #6: Impossible
Yasmine Mustafa talks about the challenges of growing two companies and a thriving nonprofit, and about a trip she took that could change how women think about their personal security. On this episode …
The Build #5: Portfolios
We're used to associating portfolios with creative professionals, like artists or writers. However, the concept of a "Portfolio Life" has become essential for career survival. It's the story of …
The Build #4: Snacks
On a tight budget, but with backing from retailers like Whole Foods, the Bandar Foods team's showing how lean startup ideas could help change how new products get to store shelves. …
The Build #3: Love
We talk about being "in love" with our careers, but can use skills from the job hunt to help find a real relationship? In this episode of The Build, it's the story of CandiDate. …
The Build #2: Goals
Former professional soccer player Anthony Maher made over 150 goals on the pitch. As the CEO of Philadelphia coworking network Benjamin's Desk, he began helping startup companies hit their own goals. …
The Build #1: Coffee
Turning his hobby into a viable business taught Ben Levin some lessons about staying ahead of trends, competitors, and regulators. It's the story behind fatCoffee, on Episode 1 of The Build. …