Across the state, the task of helping communities thrive financially, socially, architecturally and culturally is passing to a new generation. And if the five women under 40 profiled here are representative of that next wave, Pennsylvania is in good hands.
From throwing parties to incubating companies, Bobby Zappala is working to build a better Pittsburgh. The organization's annual innovation and music festival is happening September 20-24.
The president and CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation is a MacArthur Fellowship winner, published author and community activist who has helped transform Pittsburgh through integrated workforce development and arts education for public school students.
In East Liberty, a team of artists educate and satiate via the cuisines of nations where the United States is in conflict.
A venture capitalist and a roboticist teamed up to make parents' lives easier with innovative, high-tech baby products.
This Army man defends companies with global footprints from network attacks, especially those from foreign countries.
Bender Consulting Services recruits and hires people with disabilities in the public and private sector.
Duolingo has received almost attention as its highly decorated founder from Carnegie Mellon.
Since moving to Erie in 2005, the company has grown into a multi-million dollar success in the city's downtown HUBZone area.
StatEasy was founded by CEO Michael Ressler, a Carnegie Mellon computer science grad and former club volleyball coach who recognized the value in a good sports video software that integrates statistics compiled during a game with the video footage.