Pittsburgh Tech Week is in full swing, and I've heard no shortage of hot takes about what's working (and what's not) in the ecosystem.
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Keep reading to learn what's been going on this week, including the founder showcase from the free Anvil coaching program and Mark Cuban's closing keynote at the Global Impact Forum, calling for more teens to use AI.
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A free coaching program for Pittsburgh founders just ended its 2025 programming – but announced plans to return next year to help more local startups.
The Anvil Founder Coaching Program for early-stage founders held its second showcase on Tuesday, highlighting the recent accomplishments of the dozen startups in its latest cohort.
“When we started at Anvil, we had one community partner and now we have 15,” DashStrom cofounder Cristina Ramirez said at the showcase.
Founders interested in the program can now apply for the 2026 waitlist. Continue reading...
Mark Cuban champions youth AI literacy in PGH
Serial entrepreneur Mark Cuban returned to his hometown Wednesday to say the next generation of entrepreneurs will first need to learn how to use AI.
At the closing keynote for the Global Impact Forum, Cuban touted the tech's potential while acknowledging there should be kid versions of ChatGPT and Gemini available. He framed access to the tools as a way for underserved children to explore entrepreneurship.
“When something changes rapidly, it creates unlimited opportunity," the former Shark Tank star said.
The appearance came after Cuban's philanthropic foundation announced Carlow University will host its next free AI Bootcamp for teens. Continue reading...
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