Women ‘makers’ in Pittsburgh, scaling Indian agtech, digital skills in the UK, wearables for newborns, locals meet markets in Philadelphia
Greetings, Agents of Impact! Series: New Revivalists A prototype for diversity in Pittsburgh?s tech scene. Erin Gatz�has a novel idea for promoting equity in tech: Priming female ?makers? for entrepreneurship in Pittsburgh?s buzzing startup sector. Gatz grew up in the ?Steel City?, a product of the city?s public school system, before attending college and graduate
- Gatz's women-centered "makerspace," Prototype PGH , is the latest chapter in her six-year effort to broaden access to tech skills and opportunities in Pittsburgh.
- Ninjacart recently raised $89 million (6.3 billion rupees) from U.S.-based venture capital firm Tiger Global .
- A £1.5 million ($2 million) financing round was led by U.K. venture capital firms Si2 Fund , Triplepoint and Ascension Ventures .
- Neopenda's wearable device monitors a newborn's vital signs, including pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation and temperature and alerts nurses and doctors if something is wrong.