We hear one question all the time: how can I find talent? Building your startup team can be difficult. You want to make sure your organization’s culture is reflected in the individuals that you hire. You want new staff to be as dedicated to your mission as possible and that they are a positive representation of your business. …

Q: Where did you grow up? A: I grew up in Franklin Township, N.J. and Langhorne, Pa. My late father was from Braddock, Pa. and I’ve lived in Pittsburgh off and on since college so I consider this city to be my second home. Q: How did you hear about…

Q: Where did you grow up? A: I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA specifically in the Bloomfield neighborhood. Q: How did you hear about Innovation Works? A: A recruiter contacted me regarding the employment opportunity at Innovation Works. Once I was informed about the opportunity, I accessed the Innovation Works’…

Q: Where did you grow up? A: Pittsburgh! Pittsburgh suburbs to be more specific. Q: How did you hear about Innovation Works? A: I joined Carnegie Mellon’s Graduate Entrepreneurship Club while completing my Master’s degree, and Innovation Works had a representative at the Club’s very first meeting of the year…

Innovation Works and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) released our tenth annual review of Pittsburgh’s technology investment landscape. This report provides a comprehensive review of investment and exit activity in the Pittsburgh region from 2011–2021. The report was launched with a live event featuring Rich Lunak, IW President &…

Made here in the Pittsburgh region, a Scalable story — So you have an idea? Everyone dreams of having a million-dollar idea. That simple little innovation which is so obvious you can’t believe no one has ever done it before. …

Q: Where did you grow up? A: I was raised in Clairton, PA — a small mill town in southern Allegheny County. Go Bears! Q: How did you hear about Innovation Works? A: I knew of Innovation Works from my time at The University of Pittsburgh where I led a…

Recognizing Influential Black Inventors and Entrepreneurs In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson proposed a time for African-Americans to be recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to the United States. In 1976 Black History month was officially recognized by President Gerald Ford. In recognition of Black History month, Innovation Works would like to highlight African-Americans who have…

Q: Where did you grow up? A: I grew up in Quakertown, a semi-rural suburb north of Philadelphia. Q: How did you hear about Innovation Works? A: I’ve interacted with IW in various capacities over the years. I first worked with IW when I applied for funding, unsuccessfully, with AssistWare…