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The Pittsburgh Networker
Connecting the Pittsburgh Business Community
💯 Good afternoon, Pittsburgh! Mike, here.
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In today’s issue:
👀 Can you grow a tech company in Pittsburgh? 46 new startups say yes.
😲 Pittsburgh’s tech saw record venture capital investments in 2024
🪣 Our featured Pittsburgh networker has amassed 50K followers by dedicating his TikTok account to showing the world how much he loves Pittsburgh.
🙏 Register for upcoming Pittsburgh networking events!
✅ And much more!
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INSIGHTS
🍇 The Pittsburgh Grapevine
Can you grow a tech company in Pittsburgh? 46 new startups say yes. (more)
Pittsburgh’s tech saw record venture capital investments in 2024 (more)
Pittsburgh AI startup Abridge is choosing San Francisco for expansion because it’s growing too fast for its home region to keep up (more)
‘An absolute crisis’: Pittsburgh Regional Transit proposes massive cuts and higher fares, according to its CEO. (more)
Pittsburgh officials to Trump administration: Don’t close our HUD office (more)
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Top Pittsburgh Networker: Harrison Szep
Biz: CEO & Founder | Empowering Student-Athletes | Entrepreneur | Sales Leader | Problem Solver
About: Harrison Szep has dedicated his TikTok account to showing the world how much he loves the food, sports, and people in Pittsburgh.
Primary Channel: TikTok (50K)
CONNECTIONS
🤝 Pittsburgh Referrals
Local Shoutouts
Sandler by Peak Performance Management - Our expertise is in integrating training and content into sales enabling technologies and weaving it throughout the revenue operations systems within the organization. For more information, call George Barr at 412-925-6108.
Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America - Scouting invites every youth to a safe, fun place to learn, explore, and grow. For more information, call Terry Kennedy at 412-325-7975.
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CAREERS
💼 Pittsburgh @ Work
TOP JOBS
Senior Director of Business Development at Apis Services, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in residential programs for at-risk population, business development, sales, and project management, with a proven ability to negotiate effectively and foster long-term client relationships. $80K — $120K/yr. (more)
Regional Sales & BD Manager at Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) in Pittsburgh, PA. VPG is seeking a Regional Sales & BD Manager to lead for MicroMeasurment Sales Team. $140,000 - $150,000/yr. (more)
CAREER ADVICE
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EVENTS
🤝 Pittsburgh Networking
Wednesday 4/16: Pittsburgh Business Networking Event. Join us for an exciting in-person business networking event that will focus on strategic networking, connecting professionals, and sharing business opportunities in the Greater Pittsburgh region. Wednesday morning, April 16th, 2025, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Sandler Training by Peak Performance Management, Inc., 790 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. FREE
Thursday 4/17: AmSpirit Referral Networking Organization - Parkway West. Join us at Parkway West for a fun and productive networking event with the AmSpirit Referral Community. Thursday, April 17 · 11:30am EDT. Panera Bread, 250 McHolme Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275. FREE
Tuesday 4/29: Kaplan Lecture & Networking Event. Apr 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA. Regular Admission: $50
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