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23 Feb 2023
As a founder, I've often felt that the biggest challenge was not the tech, but in finding the right customers and partners. This program, which is a cornerstone of our BBBRC project, is designed to supercharge the customer engagement process by bringing…lnkd.in/eyejt6Ue
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18 Jan 2023
Been working on this project for over a year but the genesis of was rooted many years ago. It is critical for startups to embrace manufacturing to accelerate growth from idea to production. The sooner you get to volume the sooner you are profitable. I've…lnkd.in/gnaMayWH
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I'm #hiring ! We are rolling up our sleeves to create a new robotics accelerator and I need help. Industry startups manufacturing = an amazing opportunity to make an impact. This is the first wave of openings, stay tuned for more in the coming weeks.…lnkd.in/ebpBGmC4

20 Sep 2022
Today is our 3rd set of Factory Tours highlighting our region's manufacturers. We are visiting MECCO and Butler Technologies, Inc.. Thanks in advance to both companies! I have worked with Butler Tech for nearly 20 years and in that time they have produced…lnkd.in/eCbB6Jbz
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14 Sep 2022
Proud dad moment here... Mike makes his collegiate debut in style being named @Nike Horizon League Freshmen of the Week. He competed at Penn St Spiked Shoe Invite - a meet that I ran in over 30 years ago!
Congratulations to Molly Hopple and Mike Formica on being named the @Nike Horizon League Freshmen Runners of the Week‼️ 📓: tinyurl.com/27wn8u5e #GoGuins🐧 // #FlyWithTheY🤘
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12 Sep 2022
Tomorrow our SWPA Factory Tours visit Westmoreland County. Thanks in advance to ExOne, Intervala, LLC and Westmoreland County Community College Advanced Technology Center (ATC) for hosting. Should be an informative day. I have proudly displayed this meta…lnkd.in/gPjEiR4k
After months of hard work today we just received funding to further build out robotics ecosystem in Pittsburgh region. Lots of details to come but a big push will be to create 'manufacturing-ready' startups. Can't wait to literally…lnkd.in/efdHHUxr lnkd.in/euT4bnfN

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24 Aug 2022
This was a great trip and a huge thank you and shout out to JV and Dynamic for hosting. I had a blast. It was impressive and inspiring to see the incredible work you are doing. These companies have great people AND great automation which is a formula for…lnkd.in/eZ9jED3Z

23 Aug 2022
First tour is tomorrow! Feels like Christmas Eve! (And I love Christmas Eve - I probably had more fun building toys the night before than my kids did playing with them) lnkd.in/epJiErRt

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10 Aug 2022
We have organized a cool new event that is coming up soon. We have arranged a series of tours with local manufacturers to give companies a first hand view of the fabrication capabilities around the region. Growing up in Eastern PA…lnkd.in/enqHGbHf lnkd.in/eWtU7-dm
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We have some great manufacturing tech companies!
The future is now for Pittsburgh's manufacturing industry! Companies like ALG Alumni, Rapid TPC & CapSen Robotics, are helping to pave the way for manufacturers & companies to keep the industry local. Read more here: buff.ly/3Q5YYjR #IWPortfolio #Manufacturing #Robotics
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Mike Formica retweeted
ALG is hosting young entrepreneurs from @InnobluePSU today. @nucomike is sharing his startup wisdom before a panel of our founders take the stage. #YoungEntrepreneurs #startups
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20 Mar 2022
Applications close soon so apply now! Carnegie Mellon University and Innovation Works are teaming up to host the AI and Robotics Venture Fair on May 2nd. The Fair will be followed by the Cascadia Connect conference. It's a great o…lnkd.in/dB7UQV-e lnkd.in/d8dSQit9
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24 Feb 2022
Thanks to everyone who dialed into listen and especially to the rock star panelists who shared their insights. Had great time moderating.
24 Feb 2022
Today's PVCA webcast is complimentary thanks to Innovation Works (@iwpgh). Use the link below to join us in one hour for "Industrial Automation to the Rescue": us06web.zoom.us/j/8490550233…
Mike Formica retweeted
24 Feb 2022
Today's PVCA webcast is complimentary thanks to Innovation Works (@iwpgh). Use the link below to join us in one hour for "Industrial Automation to the Rescue": us06web.zoom.us/j/8490550233…
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