Atiya Irvin-Mitchell
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How I Got Here: CMU's tech transfer pro went from the animal nutrition business to IP law
As a young biology student, Charles Dougherty didn't imagine himself in intellectual property law. Now he can't imagine anything else. → Read More
Pittsburgh's tech workforce has held steady since 2022
CompTIA's 2023 report shows the region saw modest growth in the number of tech jobs and the average salary for a local tech worker. → Read More
Carnegie Foundry is raising capital to grow its portfolio of AI and robotics startups
The venture studio that spins out companies from CMU’s National Robotics Engineering Center has closed $10.3 million of a Series A, per VP Matt Wachter. → Read More
Sheetz's expanded Bakery Square tech office is officially up and running
With neighbors like CMU and Google, the convenience store chain is embedding itself in an innovation hub while espousing a commitment to Pittsburgh. → Read More
Pittsburgh Robotics Network chose a familiar face to be interim executive director: Jenn Apicella
As ED Joel Reed exits, Apicella told Technical.ly that under her leadership, the org will continue pursuing strategic partnerships and supporting programs funded through Build Back Better grants. → Read More
Pittsburgh's Korion Health wants to make healthcare more accessible with its at-home electronic stethoscope
By enabling DIY heart and lung exams, CEO and cofounder Anna Li hopes patients — especially those of marginalized groups — will be feel more in control of their health. → Read More
Here's how UPMC's CTO is thinking about AI in healthcare, from sorting data to fielding questions
Chris Carmody told Technical.ly the Pittsburgh healthcare system wants to apply artificial intelligence to make patients and health professionals’ lives easier. → Read More
Velo.AI's founders want to make streets so safe for bicyclists, their tech is no longer needed
CEO Clark Haynes says the startup's Copilot tool can do for biking what safety technology has been doing for drivers for decades. → Read More
As Spin's future in Pittsburgh is debated, disabled residents say the e-scooters are an ableist nuisance
A two-year pilot ends in July. Supporters of the e-scooters tout the company's commitment to safety, but critics ask: Are they safe for everyone? → Read More
How to make tech apprenticeships more accessible? Center equity and humanity, these program leaders say
WITPgh's Allison Falk, Fortyx80's Tarelle Irwin and Gizmology's Kirk Holbrook share ways to better support apprentices, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. → Read More
A new Re:Build facility promises jobs and manufacturing tech for Pittsburgh
Here's why Allegheny Conference on Community Development's Matt Smith says the Shapiro-back facility will be a boon for the region. → Read More
These 10 startups vied for investor attention at the inaugural RustBuilt Startup Showdown
Three non-Pittsburgh companies — Orita.ai, Xena Intelligence and AirExpert — came out on top. → Read More
Take a look inside Pitt Healthy Home Lab's tech-filled demo house in Oakland
The research group is developing technology to help older adults age with dignity. → Read More
The pandemic changed how Pittsburgh's life sciences startups get funded
The CEOs of CytoAgents, BioHybrid Solutions and NeuBase Therapeutics share how they managed and grew their companies over the last three challenging years. → Read More
Report: Pittsburgh's employment rates are on a 'slow but steady' road back to pre-pandemic levels
The Steel City is still at about 97% of where it used to be, but Allegheny Conference's Jim Futrell expects that to hit 100% in 2024. → Read More
How can Pennsylvania boost innovation? Nudge Shapiro, for one
Discussing a recent Brookings Metro report, researchers and Pittsburgh economic experts said to progress, the state must invest in its innovation economy. → Read More
Innovation Works’ new Robotics Factory officially launches Feb. 1
The Build Back Better Regional Challenge-funded program includes three programs designed to set up robotics entrepreneurs to be self-sufficient and thrive in the local industry. → Read More
Here are 4 no-code products Pittsburgh founders swear by
Webflow, Zapier, HubSpot, ClickUp: For leaders in a time crunch or with limited coding capabilities, low-code and or no-code tools can help, per these Innovation Works panelists. → Read More
Why startups are testing their tech at Pittsburgh International Airport
While travelers catch planes, startups test products at PIT, thanks to the xBridge Innovation Center led by Director Cole Wolfson. → Read More
Power Moves: AlphaLab Health picked its third cohort and the URA needs a new executive director
Plus, a new tech company is setting up shop following a local investment, Josh Shapiro chose some Pittsburghers for his transition team, and more. → Read More