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Congratulations to Pathways Fellow, Paul L. Grech for his win at the McGinnis Venture Competition! The Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute Pathways Fellowship is designed to support individuals with strong, market-driven concepts in robotics and automation. The fellowship blends essential components- including financial support, academic opportunities, mentorship, and off campus supplemental opportunities- to ensure aspiring founders have the skills and supports needed to succeed. Interested in learning more? Applications for 2025-26 are open now! https://lnkd.in/e2a8PSi6

Join us March 26th to break free from the routine, spark new ideas, and re-energize your entrepreneurial journey. Let’s turn the mundane into magic together! Thanks for sharing, Miles Mufuka Martin. We love hearing updates from Relai! ??? : https://lnkd.in/ex4rEfwb #Entrepreneurship #CreativeEscape #Networking #Innovation #BusinessIdeas #Pittsburgh

Can't wait to take the stage with so many of our friends and partners! Grab your tickets today ??

?? LAST CALL: Sprinternship Applications Closing Soon! ?? The countdown is on! The deadline to apply for the Sprinternship program?is fast approaching, and we don’t want anyone to miss this incredible opportunity. This mini-internship experience?is designed to provide women in tech from local colleges with real-world exposure, hands-on experience, and invaluable industry connections—all in just a few weeks! Whether you're looking to gain experience, expand your network, or kickstart your career in tech, this is your chance?to take that next step. ?? Who should apply??Women in tech from local colleges ?? What’s in it for you??Short-term, high-impact experience with leading companies like Giant Eagle, Kraft Heinz, MSA- The Safety Company, and Woolpert. ?? Deadline:?This Friday, March 7 Know a student who should apply? Tag them below! ?? Let’s make sure every aspiring woman in tech gets the chance to grow, learn, and thrive. https://lnkd.in/eBthFT7C #WomenInTech #Sprinternship #InternshipOpportunity #TechCareers #NextHappensHere

Carrying this one into the new week with us...

AI in Digital Marketing – A Full House & Engaging Conversations! Last night, we explored how AI is reshaping marketing, bridging data with creativity and unlocking new possibilities. Christopher R. Evans (PMI Digital | Creative Studio) highlighted the creative edge—how AI can supercharge storytelling, turn data into compelling narratives, and augment human creativity instead of replacing it. The future of marketing is not AI vs. humans, but AI + humans. ( He showed a wonderful video reel of AI+Human Creativity which was amazing , was hard to figure out which was AI generated and which was human ) Shreyas Venugopalan (AdSkate) broke down the tech side—how AI is revolutionizing audience targeting, automating ad creative analysis, and enhancing personalization with deep insights. The key takeaway? AI isn’t just about automation; it’s about precision-driven marketing. 25+ attendees, deep engagement, and a powerful exchange of ideas. Pittsburgh is not just leading in tech—we’re making sure marketing innovation is part of the future too! Big thanks to Charles Mansfield III from InnovatePGH for making this happen at their amazing space. This is just the beginning! #EmergeingTech #AI #Pittsburgh #StartupGrind Thanks to all who attended and added such depth to the conversation. Kris Kersey John O'Connell Dan O'Connell Ekaterina Konovalova John Quayle Akaash Ramakrishnan Shiv Panjwani Sanjev Vishnu Thulasiraman Arie Stavchansky James Walsh Keith Parish Lawrence J. Metts, Jr. Longxiang Zhang Mark Lancia Max Rosen Shiva Kumar Tekumatla Kpakpo Marius Akue Gedu

Genuine connections and insights can make all the difference, right Avishai Moses?! At "What's Your Business Idea" we strive to do more than just provide a space to pitch your idea. We create an environment where entrepreneurs can grow, learn, and feel supported. Join Max Polec, PCC & Charles Mansfield III tomorrow (2/26) and experience the difference firsthand. Grab your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e-KF87rP #Entrepreneurship #Networking #FounderLife #BusinessIdeas

Hanging out with the folks at Duquesne University today sharing a bit about our Sprinternship program ??♀? Sprinternship is a paid three-week immersive internship experience in Pittsburgh from May 12 - 30 designed for women, non-binary students, and other underrepresented students (including Pell Grant recipients, first-generation college students, etc.) in computing studies, analytics, IT, user design, or a related area of study. Applications close on Feb 28, submit yours today! https://lnkd.in/eBthFT7C

Just over here celebrating Pittsburgh's latest Unicorn! Congrats to Abridge on their Series D ?? ?? "...a seven-year-old company focusing on improving doctors’ clinical documentation workflows with AI, now has new mission fuel: The Pittsburgh, Pa.-based company has raised a $250 million Series D, co-led by tech entrepreneur Elad Gil and VC firm IVP, valuing the startup at $2.75 billion post-money."

"If it feels too big, you're probably not even thinking big enough!" Hear more from Mary Richardson & Brandon Teller of Bindr? & ColdStart in our latest "Next on the Mic" episode: https://lnkd.in/eSHdqhhi