Lead-In Record Co.

Building on the success we’ve seen this summer, Lead-In is taking a step forward with a fresh brand identity. Our new look reflects the dedication to quality and precision in everything we do. Shoutout to our friends Mark Capapas and Austin Bond for guiding us through this!

Our Q3 newsletter is out! excited to share what we’ve been up to since the last update. Link here: https://lnkd.in/g4kb--_b

Maximillian Obasiolu, founder of #ALGAlum company Lead-In Record Co., was recently featured in Technical.ly's "How I Got Here" series, where he shared insights on building his hardware startup in Pittsburgh. After earning a dual master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University, Maximilllian stayed in the area due to its strong robotics scene and support from programs like the Expanded Pathways to Entrepreneurship project. Lead-In Record Co. aims to revolutionize vinyl manufacturing using robotic processes, with plans to launch in Summer 2025. Read the full interview to learn more about his journey and challenges. https://lnkd.in/gwqD-PBm

Today is Cesar’s last day with us after 8 weeks. As a mechanical engineering intern, he designed/implemented new processes into our manufacturing workflow! More importantly, he embodied our mission of empowering independent artists! Next stop for him: NASA 🚀🔭🪐

Last week, we attended the Pittsburgh Business Times' Startups to Watch event. Congratulations to Lead-In Record Co., Aquatonomy and Stack AV (not pictured) for being recognized as key players in the robotics and hardware ecosystem. The event highlighted companies set for significant advancements in the coming year. These startups are ready to raise substantial funding, acquire other companies, scale rapidly, and continue solving challenging problems with innovative solutions. Exciting times ahead for Pittsburgh's tech scene! 🌟 #Startups #Innovation #PittsburghTech #Robotics #Hardware #TechGrowth Also pictured Jennifer Apicella, Phoebe Gerst, and Jake Dabkowski

Fresh off of finishing AlphaLab Gear last month, we're honored to be recognized as a 2024 Startup to Watch by the Pittsburgh Business Times! Come see us at their event on June 27th! We'll be talking about the vinyl record supply chain, why it isn't accessible for independent artists and what we're doing to change that. https://lnkd.in/gzXvnfaz

Welcome our summer intern, Cesar Osornio! 👋🏾 Originally from Chicago, Cesar is currently a rising junior at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, majoring in mechanical engineering. This summer, he’ll be assisting with the design and fabrication of our manufacturing process.

Yesterday, we had an incredible time celebrating the completion of the programming for AlphaLab Gear! Congratulations to our amazing companies Lead-In Record Co., Sensible Photonics, Sensi Fit, and Workers First LLC. These exceptional companies have shown remarkable growth and dedication to reaching this milestone. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and can't wait to see the success that awaits them in the future. We’re committed to supporting our companies every step of the way on their entrepreneurial journeys. We'll continue to provide the guidance and resources needed to help them thrive and make a lasting impact. 

🚨🚨REMINDER 🚨🚨 we’re still hiring for interns in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering! links & descriptions below: https://lnkd.in/gPAxBJ8U https://lnkd.in/gzqSfF4N

Our quarterly newsletter just dropped! Happy to announce that we're piloting our service with artists this summer. https://lnkd.in/gszMNf-s P.S - we're also hiring for mechanical and electrical engineering interns. please reach out if you are (or know) someone that would be a potential fit. Mechanical Intern: https://lnkd.in/g-YZVzvG Electrical Intern: https://lnkd.in/gzqSfF4N