StartUp Burgh Pittsburgh Entrepreneurs, StartUps, Business and Resources

Adam Simone. Listen to the StartUp Burgh podcast if you want to hear startup stories from the rapidly growing Pittsburgh entrepreneur scene. We'll talk to folks pioneering in tech, robotics, art, food+drink, education and more. Visit startupburgh.com•www.startupburgh.com

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Podcast by Adam Simone. Listen to the StartUp Burgh podcast if you want to hear startup stories from the rapidly growing Pittsburgh entrepreneur scene. We'll talk to folks pioneering in tech, robotics, art, food+drink, education and more. Visit startupburgh.com

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EP_026 - Kevin Dowling of Kaarta

In Episode 26 of StartUp Burgh I talk with Kevin Dowling, CEO of Kaarta a real-time localization and mapping technology. Their incredible technology translates the real world into detailed 3D digital models with a wide variety of applications. Kevin has been a Pittsburgh technology and robotics advocate for decades as a staff member in the early days of computer science at Carnegie Mellon, and in forming the Field Robotics Center at CMU with colleagues.

May 02, 2017•20 min

EP_025 - Elijah Wiegmann of Spruce

In Episode 25 of StartUp Burgh, I sit down with Elijah Wiegmann of Spruce, a pet products company. Elijah started Spruce in the past year and has taken a sketch of an idea and turned it into an amazing, innovative, pet product that is poised to turn heads (and tails!) as Spruce sets out to launch in 2017. Have a listen as we talk Pets, Beds and Product Design!

Apr 24, 2017•21 min

EP_024 - Justin Forzano of CameroonFDP

Pittsburgh is home to many non-profits serving communities local, national and world-wide. Justin Forzano is here today talking about the organization he founded, Cameroon FDP, which is making an important local and national impact half-way across the globe in the country of Cameroon. And the best part? He's doing it through developing safe, secure and consistent programs for football (soccer) in a country with a rich football legacy. Have a listen to Justin's story, and if it touches you feel f...

Apr 11, 2017•17 min

EP_023 - Courtney Powell of Kinsman Shop

In Episode 23 of StartUp Burgh I talk with Courtney Powell. Courtney is the owner and operator of Kinsman Shop, a curated menswear retail shop in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Kinsman is less than a year old, but it serves as a canvas for Courtney as she builds a brand and starts her entrepreneurial journey. Have a listen to Courtney's story - we talk at length about how she got to the point in time where she knew she wanted to open her own shop, and her journey is really very in...

Mar 18, 2017•44 min

EP_022 - Jordan Robarge of Revival Chili

In this special episode number 22, I talk with Jordan Robarge who founded Revival Chili. Many people around Pittsburgh have already tasted Jordan's chili, and now he's looking for support from this community to take his business to the next level with a mobile food trailer. I talk with Jordan about starting his business, and also speak with one of his early employees Jacob. Revival Chili has a social mission to provide opportunities of employment to previously incarcerated individuals, and our c...

Mar 09, 2017•30 min

EP_021 - Pallavi Golla of Lark Adventurewear

In this episode, we hear from serial entrepreneur Pallavi Golla. Pallavi is launching a new business that makes natural-wicking active-wear (very topical) for an under-served consumer segment: babies.

Mar 01, 2017•21 min

EP_020 - Sophia Berman of Trusst Lingerie

In Episode 20 of StartUp Burgh, I sit down with Sophia Berman co-founder of Trusst Lingerie, where every bra is designed and engineered by a team of women. Their proprietary technology obviates the underwire for a significantly under-served audience.

Feb 21, 2017•16 min

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