Geoff Gross

Geoff Gross

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Chief Executive Officer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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  • The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
    Member Board of Directors
    The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
    Oct 2024 - Current (1 year 10 months)
  • Connected Health  Safety Association
    President of the Board of Directors
    Connected Health Safety Association
    Jan 2024 - Current (2 years 7 months)
    The Connected Health & Safety Association is the only professional trade association representing the needs of the medical alert and remote patient monitoring industry. CHS is lead by a committed Board of Directors that is focused on the advancement of growth and technology in our category. Please visit chsassociation.org for more information.
  • Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
    Corporate Council
    Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
    Jan 2022 - Current (4 years 7 months)
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    Co-Chair
    Cheers for CHOP
    Jan 2018 - Current (8 years 7 months)
    Cheers for CHOP is the largest fundraising event for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, taking place every February at the Fillmore in Philadelphia. The event is attended by over 600 people and raises approximately $750,000 annually for CHOP. The last few events have featured legendary R & B performers En Vogue, Montell Jordan and DJ Jazzy Jeff. All proceeds are donated towards departments within the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
  • Please Touch Museum
    Board Of Directors
    Please Touch Museum
    Jun 2017 - Jun 2020 (3 years 1 month)
    Founder in 1976, the Please Touch Museum is a Children's education museum that enriches the lives of children by creating learning opportunities through play. This is where lifelong learning begins and curiosity is encouraged. PTM's mission is to change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play.
  • Connected Health  Safety Association
    Board of Directors
    Connected Health Safety Association
    Nov 2015 - Current (10 years 9 months)
  • NATIONAL MS SOCIETY
    Board of Directors
    NATIONAL MS SOCIETY
    Nov 2015 - Current (10 years 9 months)
    The National MS Society is an organization focused on raising money and helping those who live with Multiple Sclerosis. The society supports national research with the core mission of helping create a world free of MS.
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    Founder & Co-Chair
    Preakness at the Piazza
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2018 (5 years 1 month)
    Preakness at the Piazza is an MS Fundraiser held during the Preakness Horse Race each May at the Piazza in Northern Liberties. Since it's founding, the event has raised over almost $1,000,000 for Multiple Sclerosis. This 21 and up Event hosts young professionals with a viewing of the 138th running of the Preakness displayed on a 40 foot outdoor screen surrounded by loads of entertainment. The entertainment includes DJ Royale, Full Bar and Food catering, live Fashion Show (Girls in Derby Hats, Guys in Bow Ties), VIP area and a Silent Auction Where do the proceeds go?: 100% of the net proceeds of this event benefit Multiple Sclerosis education, wellness programs, and research initiatives. The MS Society is generously providing volunteers
  • YPO
    Member
    YPO
    Jan 2014 - Current (12 years 7 months)
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    Founder & CEO
    Tracking Now LLC
    May 2006 - Jan 2010 (3 years 9 months)
    Tracking Now uses the latest technology in GPS fleet tracking to provide solutions to businesses with vehicles on the road. Our service increases productivity, safety and security while reduce fleet costs. With our device, businesses can improve communications and reports while decreasing operating expenses and accidents.
  • Medical Guardian
    Founder & CEO
    Medical Guardian
    Jan 2005 - Current (21 years 7 months)
    Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian is a leading provider of personal emergency response services, protecting over 615,000 active members nationwide. Geoff's passion for the connected care, age tech, and IoT industries is the basis for the mission of Medical Guardian — to empower customers to live a life without limits. With 19 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Geoff has positioned Medical Guardian to empower its members through innovative products and services that offer protection at home and on-the-go. In 2022, Medical Guardian was named one of the "Best Places to Work" by Philadelphia Business Journal and listed in Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing companies in the US for the 10th consecutive year. For more information
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  • University of Maryland
    University of Maryland
    University of Maryland
    Jan 1998 - Dec 2002 (5 years)
  • The Shipley School
    The Shipley School
    The Shipley School
    Jan 1994 - Dec 1998 (5 years)
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    2024 & 2025 Trailblazers in Healthcare
    Pennsylvania City State
    Jul 2025
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    2023 Healthcare Power Players - Philadelphia
    Metro Philadelphia
    Oct 2023
    Named to the Philadelphia Metro's annual list of Top Healthcare Executives in the Philadelphia Region
  • Glassdoor
    Glassdoor's "Top CEO's” in US #38 in 2018 & #29 in 2021
    Glassdoor
    Jun 2021
    2021 - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/medical-guardians-geoff-gross-named-29-top-ceo-by-glassdoor-301315263.html 2018- https://www.glassdoor.com/Award/Top-CEOs-at-SMBs-LST_KQ0,16.htm
  • Glassdoor
    Glassdoor's "Top CEO's in US #38 in 2018 & #29 in 2021
    Glassdoor
    Jun 2021
    2021 - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/medical-guardians-geoff-gross-named-29-top-ceo-by-glassdoor-301315263.html 2018- https://www.glassdoor.com/Award/Top-CEOs-at-SMBs-LST_KQ0,16.htm
  • H
    Top 25 Consumer Healthtech Executives
    Healthcare Technology Report
    Jan 2020
    https://thehealthcaretechnologyreport.com/the-top-25-consumer-healthtech-executives-of-2019/
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    Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year - 2019
    Jun 2019
    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ey-announces-winners-for-the-entrepreneur-of-the-year-2019-greater-philadelphia-award-300872145.html
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    2017's "Faces of Philanthropy"​
    Philadelphia Business Journal
    Apr 2017
    http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2017/04/06/faces-of-philanthropy-honoring-partnerships.html
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    2017's "Faces of Philanthropy"
    Philadelphia Business Journal
    Apr 2017
    http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2017/04/06/faces-of-philanthropy-honoring-partnerships.html
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    2016 's Most Admired CEOs
    Philadelphia Business Journal
    Jan 2016
    http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2016/11/22/introducing-the-2016-most-admired-ceos.html?ana=e_phil_bn_exclusive&u=gfYAFU4b6PM3Y7Gd69LTIw03e548b3&t=1479837002&j=76534351#g12
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    40 under 40 (Direct Marketing News) 2013
    Jan 2013
    http://www.dmnews.com/got-game/article/318340/
  • Y
    Young Alumni Award (Shipley School) 2013
    Jan 2013
    http://www.shipleyschool.org/page.aspx?pid=2400
  • 4
    40 under Forty (Philadelphia Business Journal) 2009
    Jan 2009
    http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2009/05/11/focus31.html?page=all
  • I
    Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in US - 13-Time Consecutive Winner
    #4441 (2025) #4444 (2024) #4193 (2023) #3561 (2022) #3241 (2021) #2113 (2020) #1406 (2019) #2681 (2018) #3448 (2017) #2820 (2016) #1265 (2015) #1072 (2014) #1279 (2013) https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/celebrating-a-decade-of-greatness-medical-guardian-makes-inc-5000-list-for-the-10th-year-in-a-row-301606697.htmL
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    "Future 50"​ Award - Smart CEO Magazine (2015-2017)
    http://www.smartceo.com/2017-philadelphia-future-50-medical-guardian/ http://smartceo.com/2016-philadelphia-future-50-medical-guardian-3/ http://www.smartceo.com/2015-philadelphia-future-50-medical-guardian/
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    "Future 50" Award - Smart CEO Magazine (2015-2017)
    http://www.smartceo.com/2017-philadelphia-future-50-medical-guardian/ http://smartceo.com/2016-philadelphia-future-50-medical-guardian-3/ http://www.smartceo.com/2015-philadelphia-future-50-medical-guardian/
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    Philly 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Philadelphia - 5 Year Winner
    #23 (2018) #69 (2017) #30 (2015) #29 (2014) #41 (2013) http://www.philadelphia100.com/
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  • E
    How Innovative Health Tech Can Reduce Hospital Re-Admission Rates
    Electronic Health Reporter
    Feb 2020
  • S
    How New Tech Can Support Caregivers as They Support Seniors
    Social Work Helper
    Jan 2020
  • H
    How HIT Can Fix Hospitals With Too Many Patients And Not Enough Staff
    Health IT Outcomes
    Jan 2020
  • Forbes
    These 9 Entrepreneurs Show You How To Encourage Innovation
    Forbes
    Jan 2020
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    Philadelphia CEO: How to engage and retain your millennial workforce
    Philadelphia Business Journal
    Mar 2017
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    A Philly firm's new service tracks an elder's movements
    Philadelphia Inquirer
    Nov 2016
    Philadelphia Inquirer covers the newest Medical Guardian product release, the "Family Guardian".
  • Entrepreneur Magazine
    5 Ways to Effectively Market to Baby Boomers
    Entrepreneur Magazine
    Jun 2016
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    3 tips for earning respect as a young entrepreneur
    Technically Philly
    Jul 2015
  • P
    Florence Henderson Has a New Job in Philadelphia
    Philadelphia Magazine
    Jan 2015
  • Inc Magazine
    Meet the 10 Companies Proving Why It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
    Inc Magazine
    Dec 2014
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    He's bringing in alarming revenues
    Philadelphia Inquirer
    May 2013
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