Pittsburgh Startup News for the Week of January 13th
Niche Acquires Goodkind to Modernize How Colleges and Schools Connect with Students - Niche
KEF Robotics Announces Spinoff Blue Arrow - Pittsburgh Technology Council
Pittsburgh startup Korion Health’s stethoscope is a healthcare revolution in the making - Next Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh fashion designer wants to redefine how businesses approach manufacturing - Technical.ly
Carnegie Robotics and Thoro.ai execs Embrescia and Mondi talk about company growth, revitalization of Lawrenceville - Pittsburg Inno
Google vacating two floors in Bakery Square - Pittsburgh Business Times
Hand Gesture Recognition Using Spiking Neural Networks in FEAGI - Neuralville
Robotics Factory Accelerate Program Opens Applications for Third Cohort - Innovation works
LunchBreak with InStudio Founder Jordan Nelson - Boss Juice Podcast
Five +$10M Ideas (from Sheel Monhot, who's done it 3 times) - My First Million
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday, January 13th
Girl Develop It Pittsburgh: Python 101: Beginner Python
Virtual | 6 PM - 8:30 PM
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2025 McGinnis Venture Competition - Round 1 Application Deadline
Virtual
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Tuesday, January 14th
Ascender Office Hours: Human Resources – Ginny Nemchick
Ascender | 10 AM - Noon
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Monthly Workshop Series: Goal Setting
Ascender |6 PM - 7:30 PM
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Thursday, January 15th
Ascender Office Hours: Legal – Eryn Correa
Ascender | 10 AM-Noon
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Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking in Pittsburgh
The Woods House | 6 PM - 8 PM
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Friday, January 16th
Pitch and Run Pgh
Bakery Square | 7 AM - Group Run, 8 AM- Coffee
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Saturday, January 17th
In-Person Game Development Meetup
Looking for Group | 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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This Week’s Startup Job Opportunities:
Blastpoint
Business Development Representative | East Liberty
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Erin
Senior Software Engineer | Northside
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Four Growers
Director of Software | Turtle Creek
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Gecko Robotics
Test & Reliability Engineer | Northside
Apply Here
Programs Worth Applying for:
AI for Social Impact Cohorts - The Forbes Funds and maad labs are cohosting their 3rd series of AI cohorts for social impact leaders to address complex challenges and integrate ethical AI tools to improve their organization’s capacity and impact.
Perforated AI is hosting a Neural Network Optimization Hackathon in February and March focused on improving PyTorch models using Perforated Backpropagation™. The event includes hands-on sessions, networking opportunities with experts and leaders in the field, and $6k in prizes.
The CMU Venture Challenge invites student entrepreneurs nationwide to pitch their ideas, gain mentorship, and compete for $50,000+ in funding.
Tactical Resources:
25 Hard Questions Every Founder Should Ask Themselves - First Round
A Playbook for Fundraising - Marc McCabe via Lenny’s Newsletter