The Pittsburgh Startup News for the Week of November 24th
OpenHands Raises $18.8Mil to Build the Open Standard for Autonomous Software Development - OpenHands
Nova Place, Pittsburgh’s largest tech campus hits the market as potential data center hub - Post-Gazette
ARM Institute lands 5‑year, $87.66Mil robotics and AI agreement with Air Force Research Laboratory - ARM Institute
Peach Day Launches the first AI-powered migraine crystal ball, Peach Forecast - Peachy Day
Duquesne University Names Provost David Dausey 14th President - Duquesne University
With cosmetics vending machine, this Boss Girl aims ‘to empower women of all ages’ - Post-Gazette
Carnegie Mellon University (26) and University of Pittsburgh (32) among the 2026 Rankings of Top 100 Colleges for Future Leaders - Time Magazine
Founded by Katie Heldstab and Christa P. in 2013, Leona’s Ice Cream brings warmth and sunshine indoors with new scoop shop in Garfield - Post-Gazette
To Clear $500Mil Refinancing, Eos Energy Gives Feds Right to Buy Stock for a Penny a share - EOS Energy
VisitPittsburgh opens AI-boosted ‘welcome center’ at Heinz History Center - Post-Gazette
How Gen AI Is Shaping Holiday Shopping: Boosting Spending and Driving Purchases Across Home Goods and Health and Wellness - CivicScience
Big Idea Center Announces 2025 Kuzneski Innovation Cup Winners - Pitt Big Idea Center
CMU Hack-A-Startup 2025 Winners Announced - Carnegie Mellon
Inglis Innovation Center’s Jeff Ruffing on Assistive Technology ▶️ - Talk Pittsburgh
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What’s Happening This Week
Monday, November 24th
Code & Supply Build Night
Avenu: Meyran | 6 PM - 8 PM
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Tuesday, November 25th
VIP BioBreakfast (with the Annual Turkey Cake)
Riviera Building | 8 AM
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Wednesday, November 26th
PghAi November Nexus
TBA | 6 PM - 8 PM
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Friday, November 28th
Technically Coffee
Bakery Square | 8 AM
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Saturday, November 29th
Pitch and Run Pittsburgh
The Strip District Terminal | 9 AM
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Small Business Saturday Holiday Market
The Maverick | 10 AM - 4 PM
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This Week’s Startup Job Opportunities:
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Abridge
Partner Success Director - Commercial & Enterprise Accounts | Pittsburgh
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BlasPoint
Customer Success Manager | East Liberty
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OpenHands
Enterprise Account Executive | Remote
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Gecko Robotics
Enterprise Applications Solutions Engineer | Northside
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Programs Worth Considering:
County Seeks Startup Feedback on Infrastructure, Capital Access, and Shared Resources - Technical.ly
NexHacks runs January 17 to 18 at CMU with 1000+ hackers, a Turing City theme, $50k in prizes, and access to mentors and APIs from leading AI startups. General admission is free and applications close November 30.
As our city prepares for its next chapter, Mayor Elect Corey O’Connor wants to hear directly from you - business owners, community leaders, residents and neighbors who care deeply about this place. Share your ideas and insights around ten key topics and help shape the city’s priorities moving forward.