Meet the 10 winners of your inaugural Pittsburgh Startup Community Awards

XchangePgh is thrilled to announce the results of the inaugural Pittsburgh Startup Community Awards!

Over 1,400 unique votes were cast by a diverse group of people that make our community so dynamic — including the leading startup founders, engineers, designers, investors, business leaders and support organizations across the region. Your involvement has truly made these awards a reflection of our community’s amazing spirit.

So, without further ado, here the winners of the 2023 Pittsburgh Startup Community Awards:

• Startup of the Year — Kloopify
• Founder of the Year — Alison Alvarez
• Angel Investor of the Year — James Gillespie
• Institutional Investor of the Year — 412 Venture Fund
• Accelerator / Incubator of the Year — LifeX
• Coworking Space of the Year — Ascender
• Startup Hangout Spot of the Year — Margaux
• Community Builder of the Year — Kelly Collier
• Equity Champion of the Year — Nadyli Nuñez
• Lifetime Achievement Award — Yvonne Campos

This year’s event was not just about recognizing individual achievements, but also celebrating the collaborative spirit that drives our community forward. Your nominations and votes highlight the remarkable talents, lasting efforts, and innovative people and organizations the region.

A huge round of applause for all of yinz!

See all the nominees for this year’s awards here.