Entrepreneurs

At our recent Pop City event on Fueling Startups, we learned just how much interest there is about entrepreneurship. That's why we are featuring a Focus area on the topic: a central place to find highly relevant news about Pittsburgh entrepreneurs, their stories and successes and the startups and small companies that are fueling growth in Pittsburgh.

Entrepreneurs Features

Mentoring women business owners in Pittsburgh

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan Wednesday, May 15, 2013

There's no better time for women to own a business in Pittsburgh. More than ever, resources for mentoring women are helping them bust through barriers and grow, grow, grow.

The Rise of the Rest

Eric Peterson Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Has Silicon Valley jumped the shark? Ask many keen observers of technology communities from coast to coast, and they'll tell you that 2013 is prime time for startups to bloom in unexpected cities—like Pittsburgh.

How to film a music documentary in Mongolia

Lauren Knapp Wednesday, March 20, 2013

It's a great story of a courageous young woman entering a new country cold to research rock bands and a lesson on how to get connected anywhere. Read the story, then see the outstanding trailer.

Pittsburgh and beyond: How anchor institutions are shaping our cities

Lee Chilcothe Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Oakland has long been a hub of commerce and spinoffs due to the concentration of universities, hospitals and research centers. Now the influence of these anchor institutions' is being felt in many other neighborhoods. We take a look at what's happening in other cities, as well as Pittsburgh, as public-private partnerships increase and neighbors are getting more of a say in the shaping of their communities.

Moms with home businesses make it work

Marty Levine Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Pittsburgh moms who are staying home to raise their kids and build a career are finding fresh ways to ensure that both thrive despite the many challenges.

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