Innovate Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in America is known for its arts, culture and colonial history. But that is not what we are after – we are looking for those people and companies that are leading the way in their industries, those that are forging ahead in making the future brighter for all.

Supported by Thomas Jefferson University and the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Innovate Philadelphia promises to be one of the biggest in the country.


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Thank you to everyone who shared their innovation stories with us; Innovate Philadelphia would not be the same without you.

To everyone who purchased copies to share far and wide: Innovate Philadelphia could not exist without you and your support.

From the smaller companies that made space in their budget for 5 copies, to the corporations that helped us distribute 100s of books—You. Rock. Because of you, thousands more will hold Innovate Philadelphia in their hands, display it in their office, give it to their biggest supporters—adding even greater value to everyone featured in the book. Philadelphia is truly a community that came together to celebrate—and promote—their Innovation Ecosystem, and we thank you for letting us tell your stories.

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Featured Innovators and Enablers

Energy, Green Tech & Sustainability, Philadelphia, Thought Leaders

PECO – Mike Innocenzo, President And CEO

Bio Technology, Education, Universities and Colleges, Healthcare, Philadelphia, Thought Leaders

Stephen K. Klasko, MD, MBA – President, Thomas Jefferson University; and CEO, Jefferson Health

Fintech, Healthcare, Philadelphia

Finpay – Industry Leader in Pre-Care Patient Engagement

Healthcare, Philadelphia, Sport & Wellness

The Recovery Centers of America

Education, Universities and Colleges, Energy, Green Tech & Sustainability, Philadelphia

The Franklin Institute

Automotive, Philadelphia, Software Development, Technology

Bolt On Technology

Insurance, Philadelphia

Benepath – Innovative Insurance Quotes & Lead Generation

Fintech, Healthcare, Philadelphia, Thought Leaders

Christopher M Wolfington – Automating Peace Of Mind For The Modern Healthcare Consumer

Block-chain, Building, Architecture & Real Estate, Cyber Security, Philadelphia, Product Innovations & Retail, Safety & Security

Kognition – On A Mission To Change The World

Building, Architecture & Real Estate, Philadelphia, Product Innovations & Retail, Safety & Security, Software & Hardware, Technology

Morgan Properties – Leading with a tradition of excellence, integrity and above all, community.

IT Outsourcing & Managed Services, Philadelphia, Product Innovations & Retail, Professional Consulting, Research & Development, Social Innovation, Software Development, Technology, Thought Leaders

Cosmo DeNicola – CDC Innovators Philly Based Global Impact

Accelerators, Incubators and Mentors, Banking, Funding & Investors, Philadelphia, Professional Consulting, Social Innovation

The African-American Chamber Of Commerce-Provides Black business owners and entrepreneurs in the Delaware Valley with the resources they need to build thriving businesses.

Glen Edwards - Innovate Philadelphia Publishing Partner



Glen Edwards was born and raised in Philadelphia. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University and served in the United States Marine Corps Services. For the next 10 years, Glen worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Philadelphia, counseling underprivileged children in North and West Philadelphia.

In 1983, Glen left the court and went to work for Windsor Publications, a national publisher of membership directories, image publications and coffee table books that were meant to showcase the quality of life in regions across the US. Working in the sales and marketing arena for the next 25 years, Glen was responsible for the successful completion of beautiful coffee table books in communities as diverse as Grand Rapids, Louisville, Jacksonville, Williamsport, and numerous others.

In 2010 Glen formed his own company, Contemporary Publishing Group. He has continued to publish books to showcase places and important subjects of his own choosing. Glen and his wife, Nancy, live in Holland, Pennsylvania. They have four adult children.

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innovators and companies that deserve to be featured.

The experts, thought leaders and academics with the ideas

The innovators, the entrepreneurs, and the startups

The supporters, funders, and enablers of innovation for the ecosystem

Partnership Opportunities

Global Village World is accepting applications for joint venture partners, consultants, and ambassadors that have a passion for their city and want to partner with us in mapping out and promoting their local innovation ecosystem to the world.