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May 17, 2024
IN THE NEWS
Transfr Named 2024 "Best World-Changing Idea, North America" by Fast Company
Founded by Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business alumnus and CEO Bharani Rajakumar, Transfr has been named 2024 'Best World-Changing Idea', North America, by Fast Company. Working with everything from employers to high schools to two-year colleges, Transfr provides virtual-reality training for in-demand professions, including manufacturing, aviation and construction. 
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Gather AI Included in the Tech Lead's 100 Cutting-edge Startups Reinventing D2C
Warehouse automation company Gather AI, co-founded by Carnegie Mellon University alumnus and CEO Sankalp Arora, has been included in the Tech Lead's 100 cutting-edge startups reinventing D2C.
Now in its third year, the list recognizes innovators that are breathing new life into multiple areas of brand-to-consumer retail. 
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SWARTZ CENTER SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to the 2022-24 Swartz Fellows and Innovation Scholar Graduates! 
The CMU Swartz Center would like to congratulate the 2022-24 cohort of James R. Swartz Entrepreneurial Fellows and Innovation Scholars who recently graduated. Each of the new alumni, while simoultaneously  completing their academic studies, explored entrepreneurship to further the trajectory of their startups and  learned about the startup ecosystem on campus and in Pittsburgh. Some will remain in Pittsburgh or return home to continue working on their startups, while others have secured internships or will gain work experience at companies that will further expand their knowledge and help them on their journeys.

They will continue to mentor incoming Swartz Fellows and Innovation Scholars, attend special Swartz Center events and get invited to speak to the new cohorts in person or virtually during the Friday Proseminars. To help them stay connected with the other alumni, they will share news and updates in
a bi-annual newsletter created exclusively for them.

Pictured above from left:

Khushi Wadwa (Innovation Scholar); Roshni Surpur (Innovation Scholar); Serena Dao (Swartz Fellow--with Sonya Ford, Program Manager); Sarah Abrams (Innovation Scholar); Tony He (Swartz Fellow); and Praveen Venkatesh and Shivam Tripathy (Swartz Fellows).
Pictured above from left:

Roshni Surpur and Deniz Mehmet Birlikci (Innovation Scholars); Isaiah Rodgers (Innovation Scholar); Coleman Isner (Innovation Scholar); Megna Kokkalera (Innovation Scholar) and Zilin Zhang with Shivam Tripathy (Swartz Fellows).

Coleman Isner wore the Shift Robotics' Moonwalker shoes after graduating. Watch the video
CONNECTS/START SMART LAW SEMINARS
Can't make a CONNECTS? Watch on our YouTube channel. 

Find out more and see the full schedule.


The CONNECTS seminars have ended for the Spring semester and will return in the Fall.

99 Tartans
The CMU Swartz Center's VentureBridge program and 99 Tartans are hosting a virtual Open Mic Pitch night in association with Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai (TEAM). Calling all CMU founders building for Indian markets to come and pitch their ideas to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs.
Register

The mission of 99 Tartans is to partner with the highest potential, early-stage CMU alumni companies and accelerate their success through access to capital and networks. Find out more.

CMU ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUBS
CMU GEC CMU UEA Scottie Ventures CMU Summit



The CMU Tech & Entrepreneurship group aims to build a bridge between CMU students and alumni across the startup and tech continuum. With main chapters in NYC, Pittsburgh, and SF, we offer a range of in-person and online events and programming in the form of panels, workshops, founder/investor engagements, startup support, and socials to foster collaboration, innovation, and networking opportunities.

Join 7,000+ Tartans on our Slack workspace and mailing list for resources and updates on how you can engage in the community and CMU entrepreneurial ecosystem. Find out more and
get involved!
SWARTZ CENTER PATRONS
The following companies help directly support our programming and entrepreneurs.
PATRON OFFICE HOURS
Pillsbury and Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC are holding office hours for the CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship. The office hours are for any interested CMU graduate, undergraduate or alumni interested in entrepreneurship or connecting with members of the Swartz Center network.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Pillsbury

Legal Services Weekly Virtual Office Hours with Matt Kirmayer
Mondays 1:00-3:00 PM ET (10-12 PT)


Matt Kirmayer of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, is offering office hours for newly established startup and emerging companies. Matt specializes in representing technology startups and emerging growth companies, assisting with entity formation, fundraising and overall growth needs. Startup companies with a founder who is a CMU graduate, undergraduate or alumni is eligible to register for
an appointment. Complete the Signup Form for a 30 minute session by the Thursday prior to your
desired appointment.

Contact Daria Stokes for office hours outside of these regular hours.
Legal Services Weekly Office Hours
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PATRON SPOTLIGHT

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is a digital platform that provides free access to the latest AI tools and 1:1 guidance from experts to help founders solve challenges as they grow their business. We provide the right resources at the right time in a startup’s journey so founders can build faster and dream bigger.  Sign up for Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub! 
HOW TO WORK OUT OF THE SWARTZ CENTER


Swartz Center Education and Resources


No matter what phase of the entrepreneurship cycle you're in, there are programs and resources at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship that will take your idea to the next level. Find out more.


Project Olympus Incubator Program


Want more help with finding product/market fit, developing your business model, making connections and attracting funding? Project Olympus will team you up with a business coach to develop a personalized ‘roadmap. Find out more
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES/RESOURCES
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