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.
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
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 acr
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
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 lev
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.
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 aud
In Episode 19 of StartUp Burgh, I talk with Mike Neilson who has been on a mission to bring simple, smart solutions to make home life easier. This isn't a wifi connected auto-widget, it's elegant and effective. Switcheroo is funding on Kickstar
Rorus Inc.: Simple Clean Water. Have a listen to Episode 18, I sit down with co-founder Cori Clinch and talks about offices, product, bringing clean water to developing countries, community, and fixing the water-filter at scale. They're a great
In Episode 17 of Startup Burgh, Jessica Trybus talks about her company Simcoach Games, and their mission to educate workforce through games. They've had an interesting history and are creating a marketplace between jobs and job-seekers through
In Episode 16 of StartUp Burgh, I talk with Ben Butler. Ben owns a 3-year old boutique marketing agency. We talk about his agency as well as marketing challenges that many startups face. Have a listen!
In Episode 15 of Startup Burgh I sit down with Thomas Shelley who's building an "influencer marketing" market between indie game developers and game streamers on Twitch. His company is called Strix - let's dive right in!
In Episode 14 of StartUp Burgh I have on the show Matt Verlinich. Matt is in the back half of a crowdfunding campaign to launch his clear ice solution, called: On The Rocks. Matt talks about his background as an engineer and scientist, transiti
I sit down with Dick Zhang, founder and CEO of Pittsburgh-based Identified Technologies. We talk about drones, starting his business, and funding early-stage startups.
In Episode 12 of StartUp Burgh I talk with Jess Strong, a local entrepreneur who owns and runs co-working space Whetstone Workgroup and also has a start-up in the current class of Alphalab. Jess is not afraid of diving in and figuring things ou
In Episode 11 of StartUp Burgh I sit down to talk with Brenda Dare of DARE Enterprises a local HR firm that helps Pittsburgh companies of all sizes manage their HR. An important topic of discussion is a new federal regulation coming into effect
In Episode 09 of Leaf: Behind the Kickstarter I welcome back Adam to the table and we talk about our customers as we round the bases at $90k on our $100k goal.
Leah Lizarondo is the co-founder of 412 Food Rescue which is a local non-profit organization that is building the Uber of non-profit food transportation. They match unused food that is still good for consumption, with those who are in need of f
In Episode 07 of Leaf: Behind the Kickstarter - Adam and Adam briefly digest the news that dropped early this morning announcing a $1billion acquisition of Dollar Shave Club by Unilever.