Founder Institute Pittsburgh

We see well-funded robotics companies closing down, but it’s incredibly promising that there are so many potential robotics unicorns. On the negative side, the lack of liquidity (e.g., IPOs) is still a big headwind for investment. #FI #FounderInstitute #startup #entrepreneur #funding #robotics

Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner Date/ Time: 8:00 pm, Nov 18, 2024 (America/New_York) 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. RSVP at https://fi.co/e/344711

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Tthere’s been >$10 Billion in #Robotics funding in 2024. There's been 695 deals worth just under $10 B with cumulative funding of $45 Billion overall. And we've seen F-Prime Capital’s updates to their ‘State of Robotics’ report which is even more bullish, citing a funding total as of the end of August of either $12.9B or $16.9B (based on whether you include the $4B Waymo #investment. #Fi #FounderInstitute #startup #entrepreneur #funding

At a time of growing concern about the safety of self-driving vehicles, a leading expert is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver’s test that such vehicles would have to pass before they could travel on public roads. (see article: https://lnkd.in/eP-GHu94) #safety #SelfdrivingVehicles #AutonomousVehicles #EV #FI #FounderInstitute

Google is working with utilities in the U.S. and other countries to assess nuclear power as a possible energy source for its data centers, underscoring surging interest in using atomic energy to feed the artificial intelligence boom. (see article: https://ow.ly/7p4L50TIHJK) #google #DataCenter #NuclearEnergy #power #FI #FounderInstitute

A recent report helps quantify the vital role new Americans play in driving economic growth, filling job gaps, and revitalizing communities. (see article: https://ow.ly/fOVf50TXIU6) #immigrants #workers #FI #FounderInstitute #pittsburgh

To help retailers reduce out-of-stocks and optimize associate productivity and retention, one company is focusing on AI-powered wearable name badges. (see article: https://ow.ly/xf8850TInoS) #FI #FounderInstitute #AI #Inventory #grocery

There's another way to get funding to start your new business - sponsorships! Watch this webinar to learn how to do it!! Click here to register ==> https://ow.ly/Osat50U0mTR

Brett Brohl of Bread and Butter Ventures recently shared how a founder's investor communication strategy needs to change when they’re in “fundraising mode.” "When you're in fundraising mode, your investor communication strategy needs to shift." Here's how: #FI #FounderInstitute #fundraising #funding #investor #investment #startup #entrepreneur