
Jun. 27, 2022 2:52 pm
Pitch comps and Pittsburgh support led to Civic Champs’ $615K pre-seed round
The social enterprise helps nonprofits manage volunteers with tech.

Jun. 25, 2021 11:55 am
‘Built to last’: How can Pittsburgh support its biggest homegrown tech companies?
The city is home to a cluster of growth-stage companies. While moving out of the early-stage is a mark of progress, it brings a different set of needs to scale.

May 5, 2021 8:34 am
Why Pittsburgh’s Black Tech Nation is expanding into the VC space
Kelauni Jasmyn, along with two partners, has launched Black Tech Nation Ventures, a $50 million fund that will support startups led by marginalized groups: "There is intentionality in the tech space and in the venture space that we’ve not seen before."

May 13, 2020 3:56 pm
Pittsburgh has long been a life sciences engine. Now it’s at the forefront of COVID-19 vaccine efforts
In the 1950s, Jonas Salk made history by developing the polio vaccine at the University of Pittsburgh. Researchers are building on that work to treat COVID-19. "We’re standing on the shoulders of giants," said Dr. Louis Falo.