Author Archives: Atiya Irvin-Mitchell

Atiya Irvin-Mitchell was Technical.ly's lead reporter in Pittsburgh by way of Report for America from 2022 to 2024. The Pittsburgh native graduated from Chatham University in 2017 after studying communications and political science with a focus in journalism. She has written for the Student Guide to Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, New Pittsburgh Courier, PublicSource, Vice, PLS Reporter, PINJ News and BlackPittsburgh.com.

Diversity & Inclusion Pittsburgh

Applications open for yearlong program to train Pittsburgh robotics entrepreneurs

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 22, 2024April 11, 2024

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Civic News Pittsburgh

VC funding jumps 200% in Pittsburgh, for second-highest annual total on record

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

Startups Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Money Moves: US Steel invests in robotics startup, local chipmaker gets Silicon Valley infusion

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

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Startups Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh sportstech company can now livestream your kid’s games

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 19, 2024March 18, 2024

Startups Pittsburgh

After impressive $150M raise, Abridge doubles down on Pittsburgh roots

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 18, 2024March 19, 2024

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Civic News Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is leading the way in educational play with national Lego partnership

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 17, 2024March 17, 2024

Startups Pittsburgh

Robot builders in Pittsburgh get a boost from Innovation Works’ new Scale program

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

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Startups Pittsburgh

One of the world’s largest accelerator programs is growing partnerships in Pittsburgh

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 14, 2024April 7, 2024

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Professional Development Pittsburgh

Inside Emerald City, the Pittsburgh coworking space with a mission to serve Black entrepreneurs

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

Startups Pittsburgh

Black Tech Nation Ventures vows to help startups with marginalized founders thrive after closing $50 million inaugural fund

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 12, 2024March 13, 2024

Professional Development Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh edtech company Niche lays off 7% of staff, remains ‘highly confident’ in business potential

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 8, 2024March 12, 2024

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Professional Development Pittsburgh

Why the CEO of a massive biomanufacturing center thinks teamwork is the key to progress

Written by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell March 7, 2024December 7, 2025