In-Person Event

Ask a Pittsburgh Startup CEO: In Person AMA w/ Jim Gibbs

Hear deep insights from one of the startup community's top leaders

Date
Nov 28, 2023
Time
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Address
OneValley, 4165 Blair Street, Pittsburgh, PA, US
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If you are building, advising, or funding startups in Pittsburgh, then don't miss this in-person networking event featuring a chat with one of the region's top entrepreneurs. Our featured guest for this event is Jim Gibbs. After this 'Fireside Chat' there will be a lengthy Q&A session with audience questions, followed by an open networking forum with top local entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors from the Founder Institute network. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the region's top innovators, and meet others in the startup community.

About the Keynote Speaker:  Jim Gibbs, Co Founder and CEO - Meter Feeder, Inc.

Jim Gibbs, a NY native, came to Pittsburgh to attend Carnegie Mellon University’s school of Computer Science. Leaving early, Jim now has 35 years of experience as a software developer and 20 years in management. He is now focused on driving revenue growth through a deep understanding the challenges civic leaders face. Jim has a philosophy of “Fix Things that Ruin your Day.” As a regular receiver of parking tickets, this lead him and his long-time programming partner created Meter Feeder, the parking payment app that makes everyone’s life a lot easier. He has a similar outlook in life advocating and instilling the principle that the world will be a better place if people keep taking chances and lead by example.

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About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

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Jim Gibbs

Co-Founder and CEO @ Meter Feeder, Inc.

Platinum Partners

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