In-Person Event

Founder Institute Pittsburgh Startup Showcase & Networking Event

Learn about cutting-edge technology businesses

Date
Oct 01, 2019
Time
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Address
TrueFit, 501 Grant Street, 11th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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The Founder Institute (FI) is the world’s largest startup accelerator, and the Pittsburgh program is notoriously difficult. Join us for the graduation of the latest Pittsburgh cohort, where you can see presentations from entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of great companies. Learn the tips and tactics to building a company in Pittsburgh, and ask founders about their experience in the accelerator program. Angels, venture capitalists, media, mentors, and anyone interested in Pittsburgh startups are invited to attend and connect.

Who Should Attend?

  • Angel and early-stage investors looking to invest in startups
  • Alumni, Mentors, and Friends of the Founder Institute
  • Anyone interested in launching a technology company in Pittsburgh
  • Anyone who is interested in innovative companies coming out of Pittsburgh 

 

This event is free to attend. Join us for a fun evening! For more free startup events, visit https://FI.co/events.

For information about the investors, incubators, and tech events available in Pittsburgh, see our list of Startup Resources. Or, if you're interested in perfecting your pitch, read our Pitch Deck Guide and download free pitch templates.

Speakers

Mark

Mark DeSantis

CEO @ Bloomfield

Platinum Partners

One Valley PNC Meyer Unkovic Scott LLP Loyal VC Founder Capital

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