AlphaLab provides early-stage Software technology companies with an extensive mentor network, educational sessions with industry leaders, and a rich entrepreneurial work environment within a nationally ranked accelerator program. We believe in the power of founding teams to build great companies.
AlphaLab Gear was designed from the ground up around the needs of Hardware startups. Our program length, small class size, and hands-on educational programming are designed to give your hardware startup the attention and assistance it needs to make significant progress on both your product and customer traction during the program.
Innovation Works is the Seed fund that may provide the next level of resources for the AlphaLab and AlphaLab Gear accelerator companies’ growth. IW fuels the technology economy in Southwestern PA through direct investments and business expertise. Every year, we help hundreds of entrepreneurs, researchers and small manufacturers to create new markets and change the world with their ideas and innovations.
-Build great products that customers love
-Gain market traction through sales and marketing
-Close significant funding rounds and reach successful exits
(Don Charlton, seated center)
Don Charlton, the creator of The Resumator, has written about some of his most important takeaways from participating in the AlphaLab program during the Winter/Spring 2009 cycle. We love having Don as a member of the AlphaLab family and The Resumator continues to grow, attracting customers including some high-profile Web companies such as Dropbox, Posterous, 37 Signals, and Evernote.
