Jul 27Have You Met…Valerie DaughertyQ: Where did you grow up? A: I lived on Long Island in NY until I was about 11, and then my family relocated to Upstate, NY where I finished out my adolescent and high school years. Q: How did you hear about Innovation Works? A: Honestly, through a recruiter…Startup3 min read
Published in Startups & Investment·Jul 27We hear one question all the time: how can I find talent?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. …Startup7 min read
Jun 29Have you met… Joyce Howard?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…Entrepreneurship6 min read
Published in Startups & Investment·May 23Have you met…Jeanne HansonQ: 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’…Startup2 min read
Published in Startups & Investment·Apr 19Have you met…Jessi MazzoniQ: 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…Startup2 min read
Published in Startups & Investment·Apr 147 Lessons Learned about the Pittsburgh Technology LandscapeInnovation 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 &…Pittsburgh10 min read
Published in Startups & Investment·Mar 28Plant Traps — a Tool-Free Railing Garden ShelfMade 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. …Startup4 min read
Published in Startups & Investment·Mar 18Have You Met…Shelly BrownQ: 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…Business2 min read
Published in Startups & Investment·Feb 14The IW Valentines Day Tribute: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…Black History Month5 min read
Published in Startups & Investment·Feb 7Have You Met…Mike FormicaQ: 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…Startup5 min read