What group would be complete without a friend who never has cash? They come in two models – the I’ll-just-put-it-on-my-AmEx and the I’ll-hit-you-back-next-time. One saps your dignity while the other seizes your dough. But if you had an account with Venmo, all you’d have to do is text 646.863.9557 with a message saying “Who” and “How Much.”

Most of us exercise to look good, but Banglz is here to help us look good while we’re exercising. Challenging the fitness industry, Banglz’s products are designed to help both girly girls and fitness freaks make more headway in losing extra pounds while going about their everyday business.

As high school BFFs and college roommates know, swapping clothes is a time-honored tradition. thredUP is challenging the retail clothing industry by allowing its members to grab items from other people’s closets without leaving home.

Before the “staycation,” taking time off to stay home was dubbed “a trip to Porchville.” Second Porch provides an alternative for vacationers who want a change of scenery: hang out on a friend’s porch!

In the past few years, social media tools have forged connections between many with common interests. Zootoo has found a cozy spot to curl up in cyberspace, focusing on pets and the people who love them, to exemplify “social petworking” at its best.

Having great clothes is a goal that should be easy for everyone to attain. But for people with disabilities, fashion poses special challenges, and finding clothes that fit well and make dressing and undressing easy can be difficult and frustrating. The Fashion Moves Project is staging a design competition that is aimed at providing solutions for the 15% of our population with disabilities.

As a group, “bean counters” have always been disparaged for their single-minded focus on the bottom line. But coffee company Dean’s Beans has learned to count their beans while serving a larger mission. This Challenger Brand is “dedicated to providing coffee, cocoa and more through ethical buying, progressive development projects and sound ecological practices.”

In a city that has feathered its nest with a variety of attractions, it’s hard to challenge the major players. However, Pittsburgh can boast one high-flying challenger that’s clearly not just for the birds. Hatching from a local treasure to hit the big time, the National Aviary has worked hard to move up in the pecking order.

GreenGraffiti, a Challenger Brand that is pioneering environmentally-friendly outdoor advertising, is delivering a strong message: clean is green. Using a stencil-like template and a power washer, this company both cleans the sidewalks and delivers advertising messages.

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