Pittsburgh Startup Traction & Funding Network

Discover how semi and non-technical founders can turn ideas into working apps with vibe coding. Learn lessons from real projects, avoid common pitfalls, and see how you can build faster, smarter, and with less risk.
Vibe coding is changing the game for founders. With the right approach, you can prototype apps, validate ideas, and even launch products without needing a full dev team.
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❯ Guest Speakers include:

• Peter Chmiel (Owner, Cutting Edge Consulting)
• Jeffrey Garwood (VP Architecture Financial Services and Healthcare, Salesforce)

Building a great Co-Founder team is one of the most difficult yet important steps in founding a startup. While many founders may start alone, there are multiple benefits of having a Co-Founder, and taking the time to establish a quality team can mean the difference between failure and success. Join us for this fun and interactive event where you will learn best practices for building and formalizing a Co-Founder relationship. In addition, you will have the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs who are looking for a Co-Founder at virtual tables and speed networking sessions.
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❯ What You'll Accomplish:

• You will learn the best practices for finding the right Co-Founder
• You will meet startup enthusiasts and experts from around the world
• You will shortlist potential Co-Founders

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❯ To get the most out of this Co-Founder networking event:

This event gives you the ability to engage with many top startup mentors and investors from across the globe. Get advice on your business strategy, challenges, and more in this virtual networking lounge. Jump between different virtual rooms, each hosted by different mentors. Even if you don't want to ask questions you are welcome to join, network with other founders, and learn how experienced entrepreneurs recommend solving various business issues. Be prepared to be on camera - this is a face-to-face Zoom meeting and not a webinar!

To launch a great startup, it is critical to get feedback on your ideas from entrepreneurs who have been there and done that. On this live online event, we will gather several startup experts ready to provide feedback for entrepreneurs who aspire to be investor-ready. The event will start by providing guidelines to create a compelling elevator pitch, and then attendees will have the opportunity to share their pitch with other entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors at virtual tables for instant feedback. Even if you don't want to share your pitch, you can still join to hear other startup ideas and witness how the experts review a pitch.