Like every startup, Startup Pittsburgh was born out of an idea: To build a one-stop all-purpose resource for Pittsburgh startups to spur growth throughout the region.
Founded by a group of like-minded and idealistic Pittsburgh professionals, Startup Pittsburgh exists on two important beliefs:
- Pittsburgh is a great place for businesses—and it’s consistently getting even better every year as the community attracts new talented professionals.
- Resources for building businesses in Pittsburgh should be readily accessible and, more importantly, consultations and education for startups should be free.
By keeping these two beliefs in mind throughout every action we take, Startup Pittsburgh aims to become the region’s go-to resource for startup leaders looking for professional assistance, guidance, and vendors who can assist in generating sustainable growth for years to come.
How Startup Pittsburgh Is Structured
This includes:
- Legal Guidance - From product patents to partner agreements, our legal experts can offer the advice and services you need to get started.
- Insurance - Businesses are open to liability, and insurance protects you from serious legal and financial issues.
- Risk Management - Reducing your risk is a powerful way to protect your company.
- Graphic Design - From business cards to logos, Startup Pittsburgh can put your best face forward.
- Marketing and Advertising - One of the most challenging issues of starting a new business is getting the word out!
- Web Development & Content Creation - Building a website is an important step in launching or rebranding a business.
- Hiring - Sourcing top talent is a difficult task if you’ve never done it before.
- Human Resources - Leading a team is a complex challenge, and proper human resources assists in managing employees.
- Employee Benefits - Keeping employees happy extends far beyond paychecks.
- Commercial Real Estate - Whether you need an office or a new location for a factory, our team is here.
- Information Technology - Does your company have the IT infrastructure necessary for success?
- Investing - If you’ve never worked with investors, you’ll need to learn what they’re looking for!
- Much more!
Who Startup Pittsburgh Is For?
As the name suggests, Startup Pittsburgh supports new businesses with limited resources. Although the word “startup” has evolved to generally focus on tech-focused companies with big ideas, Startup Pittsurgh also offers services to traditional businesses getting off the ground.
Beyond that, however, we work to serve businesses that are already established and simply need a little extra help. Whether you’re looking for advice on a tax issue or are contemplating your first major marketing campaign, we can help.
Growth-Focused Services From Startup Pittsburgh
As we continue to assist Pittsburgh’s startup community, here are some of the services and events you’ll find from Startup Pittsburgh:
Complimentary Consultations for Pittsburgh Startups
Starting and running a business is a complex endeavor, and we believe advice should be free. By completing the form at the bottom of this page, you can address your most pressing startup questions with a member of our team. That specialist will provide expert guidance based on your input. If you decide to follow through on that advice, you can then choose to do business directly with that specialist and his or her company. If you’d like to use someone else, we may be able to recommend a third party you can rely on.
Networking Events for Business Leaders
As everyone within Startup Pittsburgh knows, running a startup is a chaotic, lonely endeavor. We remove some of the stress by connecting you with like-minded professionals who understand your journey and can offer resources to help you through each day. Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter to remain informed on each and every Startup Pittsburgh event!
Educational Conference Calls for Pittsburgh Businesses
Our monthly conference calls are open to the public and serve two purposes: To educate the startup public about an important trend or factor in business growth and to answer the most pressing business-related questions founders present in the meeting. Questions are answered on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to jump in and participate!
Training Sessions for Pittsburgh Leaders
Our annual seminar is designed to help founders tackle the biggest business challenges to navigate the growing pains common in business.
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