2015

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Coach: Rabbi Bonnie Goldberg 
Peer: Elana Baurer 

Website: makomcommunity.org
Social Media: Instagram, Facebook
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Venture Description

Makom Community is a Jewish enrichment center that creates family-centered Jewish experiences. We empower parents to build a Jewish life that is meaningful for their family. We welcome the excitement of children. And we strive to create an environment where it is safe for parents to learn alongside their children. We cultivate fluency and comfort in Jewish tradition through our joyful youth and family experiences. Not only is Makom Community a Jewish community committed to creating a more just world, we’re also committed to building a Jewish community that is open to anyone who wants to engage with Jewish traditions alongside their family.

About the Founder

Beverly is a Jewish educator who loves making Jewish life meaningful in out-of-the box ways that work well for each person. She has done that running a school out of the trunk of her car, building urban young adult community, and now founding Makom Community in fall of 2014 to create the kind of Jewish education she imagines for her own daughter.

 

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Coach:  Matthew Handel 
Peer: Jared Jackson 

Website: jpmedia.co 
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter
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Venture Description

Jewish Public Media develops online content for the general American Jewish audience, aiming to make Jewish ideas, debates, and contemporary culture available to all American Jews, regardless of location, affiliation, or education. Jewish Public Media focuses on creating excellent podcasts, compelling in production value as well as content.

About the Founder

David Zvi is co-founder and Executive Director of Jewish Public Media, an online producer of Jewish audio content. In his spare time he is a doctoral student at University of Pennsylvania and founder of Print-O-Craft LLC, an independent publishing house. Born and raised in Toronto, David Zvi lives with his wife and offspring in Mt. Airy.

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Coach: Marvin Weinberger
Peer: Amy Zitelman 

Website: piperwai.com
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
Press: Refinery29, Philadelphia Magazine, CNBC

Venture Description

PiperWai provides consumers with all natural, sustainable products that support a healthy lifestyle. The game-changing anchor product, PiperWai Natural Deodorant, actually lasts all day and won’t irritate sensitive skin. The co-founders, Jess and Sarah, have been business partners ever since their lemonade stand in elementary school.

About the Founder

Jess is a realtor in Center City and President/Co-Founder of PiperWai LLC. Jess lives in Society Hill with her two dogs and splits her time between selling real estate and managing the day-to-day operations of PiperWai. Jess is known among her clients & colleagues for her infectious enthusiasm, tenacity, resilience, and motivated work ethic.

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Coach: Bob Vogel
Peer: Morgan Berman

Website: parksidertm.com
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Venture Description

Every community lacking access to healthy food and employment should have a garden and a “Root” to market. Parkside’s Roots-To-Market is helping Camden households grow and sell healthy fresh produce direct from their private yards. Free support and training are given to all participating households at a full-sized demonstration urban farm, the Parkside Learning Garden.

About the Founder

A Philly resident since 2005, Jonathan is committed to making communities better for everyone. Promoting public supported visions for future development, he began his career as a land use planner for local governments. He now helps local organizations on the implementation side of these plans as a consultant in community and economic development.

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Coach: Michael Adler 
Peer: Ronit Polin

Website: jouvenir.com
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
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Venture Description

Jouvenir is an creative collaborative dedicated to exposing the true essence of Israeli culture in hopes of rebranding Israel. By sharing Israeli-inspired stories through art and activities, Jouvenir encourages people to explore the country’s lesser-known culture through the eyes of artists from around the world. We prove that Israel is more than just camels and religious or political conflict!

About the Founder

Natale grew up near Philadelphia but moved to Israel to make aliyah at age 17. She graduated with a BA in Communications from IDC, Herzliya where she took a strong interest in promoting social consciousness and Israel advocacy. While living in Tel Aviv, Natale drew inspiration from the multicultural, vibrant streets which essentially sparked the idea behind Jouvenir.

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Coach: David Rose
Peer: Erica Fajge

Website: so2speak.org
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter
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Venture Description

So2Speak is dedicated to inspiring and empowering tomorrow’s leaders. The Homework Bar and Lounge provides a fun and safe place for teens that facilitates academic, social and personal growth.

About the Founder

Ronit Tehrani is a motivated entrepreneur who thrives when presented with a challenge. A former high school drop out, Ronit graduated with Honors in Business Marketing and Management. Today, Ronit is paving a path to create a positive educational environment for middle and high school to get inspired by what they are learning.