Growing Greater

Growing Greater is the podcast that uncovers engaging stories of personal and professional successes and challenges with academic, business, and civic leaders from organizations large and small across diverse industries. Listeners are captivated by learning how innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders are turning concepts into reality, building legacies for tomorrow, and developing new ways of thinking, working, and doing business from guests who are around the corner, and around the world.

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Episodes

Greg Deavens of Independence Health Group Knows the Importance of Diversity

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 ...

Feb 02, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Dan Hilferty - Selfless Leadership Delivering Impact

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.

Dec 16, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Relay Network: Ready, Set, Grow!

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 br...

Nov 11, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Evil Genius Beer Company Co-founders Luke Bowen & Trevor Hayward

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...

Oct 20, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Junto - The E-Bicycle Company

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.

Oct 10, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4

High "Steaks" with 12th Street Catering's Michele Leff

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 ta...

Aug 21, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3

For Veterans By Veterans - The Story of JDog Brands

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.

Aug 08, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2

“Hiring from the Sidelines” with Baker Industries & Stockwell Elastomerics

“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 sh...

Aug 06, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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