Pittsburgh Startup News

In this week's essay, "The Truth About Founder-Led Sales," we share the Euclid Ventures framework for founders selling pre-product-market fit... and some unique considerations for vertical software teams. (1) It's never too early to start: "build it & they will come" doesn't work. (2) Don't pass off the baton too early (or too late). (3) It's not just about revenue: founder-selling drives product & culture.

Hope to see many friends there! 20 exciting startups will be pitching their companies to investors!!

Building the future in PGH! Thanks for the shout out NEXTpittsburgh ?? https://lnkd.in/eetETAyh

UPMC Enterprises spinout, and Pittsburgh's most recent Unicorn, Abridge leaves the nest and moves HQ to SF - https://lnkd.in/eYzeAnCC

I loved reporting on this cool manufacturer training program in Pittsburgh! The impact of nonprofits is always inspiring. Thanks for this important work in the community, Erin Gatz, PhD!

Their dating app Bindr? struggled to get new users — so they started an AI marketing company, ColdStart, too - https://lnkd.in/e_jf-_RC via Alice Crow

We are honored to be nominated for “Best Food Tour” in the US by USAToday @10best! Let’s put Pittsburgh on the map! VOTE NOW!! https://lnkd.in/ex3DuH8d

Daniela Osio B'15, CEO and Founder of Kloopify, spoke to graduate students in the Sustainable Supply Chain course. Kloopify is a green tech platform that provides sustainable procurement solutions, empowering companies to reduce emissions and environmental impact. ?? Our Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program teaches students to lead with integrity while building ethical, sustainable, and effective supply chains. ?? Explore: https://lnkd.in/enRVZyf3 #SupplyChainManagement #BusinessEducation #Sustainability

??Call for Posters! ? April 23rd 6pm ?? #Researchers and #students are invited to present your work during our networking and poster session.?This is a chance to showcase your research, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and connect with a diverse AI-focused audience from academia, industry, and the broader community. Sign up on our site to #GetInvolved and #Submit your poster for review (Link in the comments). We want to regularly and thoroughly connect disparate parts of the AI community in our city, and this meet-up is one way we can do that. Your contribution to a diverse mini poster session for attendees to explore, engage, and celebrate the work being done here in our city will make the experience better for them, and let us celebrate and learn about you and your work ? Tagging some Pitt friends: University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine University of Pittsburgh - Mathematics PhD Program University of Pittsburgh, Department of Mathematics, Graduate Program University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information University of Pittsburgh Biomedical Informatics University of Pittsburgh Department of Bioengineering University of Pittsburgh Computational and Systems Biology University of Pittsburgh Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology Master's Program University of Pittsburgh, Department of Physics & Astronomy University of Pittsburgh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine University of Pittsburgh School of Law University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute University of Pittsburgh Neurosurgery University of Pittsburgh Neurology University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine University of Pittsburgh Division of Infectious Diseases University of Pittsburgh Global Studies Center University of Pittsburgh Press University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information University of Pittsburgh - School of Information Sciences University of Pittsburgh Law Review Department of Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh | Department of Statistics

Hometown Heroes at PyCon US 2025 - Call For Proposals! PyData Pittsburgh is excited to invite Pittsburgh-based Python software engineers, data scientists, researchers, educators, and other Python enthusiasts to submit proposals for the Hometown Heroes track at PyCon US 2025. We are seeking proposals for 30-minute presentations and 5-minute lightning talks that highlight interesting and innovative uses of Python. The Hometown Heroes track will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 1:45 PM to 5:45 PM, on-site at PyCon US 2025 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Hometown Heroes strengthens the relationship between PyCon US and its host city and forges connections within the local community that will last long after the curtain closes on the conference. This is a chance to share your insights at the largest Python conference in the world, with over 3,000 attendees, right here in Pittsburgh! See the link below for more information and to send us your proposal! #PyConUS #PyData #Pittsburgh