Connecting Pittsburgh’s Business Community to the World Becoming “the most livable city” means attracting, embracing, and celebrating Pittsburgh’s entrepreneurs and businesses with international roots and global ambitions. When global connections are forged and strengthened, Pittsburgh becomes a more attractive place to make a career, raise a family, and have fun.

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Connecting Pittsburgh’s Business Community to the World

Becoming “the most livable city” means attracting, embracing, and celebrating Pittsburgh’s entrepreneurs and businesses with international roots and global ambitions. When global connections are forged and strengthened, Pittsburgh becomes a more attractive place to make a career, raise a family, and have fun.

Whose Intelligence Is It Anyway?

Artificial intelligence is human-made technology that is meant to serve all humans around the world. With the vast diversity of experiences that we all bring, we must ensure that AI is designed with all of us in mind. Here you will find links to stories, recommendations, and commitments shared by Pittsburgh community members about how to work towards AI systems that reflect our diverse communities.

Whose Intelligence is it anyway?
BurghMeetsWorld: Whose Intelligence is it anyway?

Artificial intelligence impacts us all. Let's make sure it's designed for all too.

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“BurghMeetsWorld: Whose Intelligence is it Anyway?” Meeting Notes

Data recording of post-it notes submitted during an event that explored inequities in the data and design of Artificial Intelligence design, and opportunities for creating AI systems that reflect our diverse communities.

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Cultivating International Talent

Explore how Pittsburgh is working to attract, train, and empower international talent and global ideas and innovations.

Ascender
Ascender

Providing programming, insight, and connectivity for starters and builders

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SVP Fall Pitch
SVP Impact Accelerator Fall Pitch Event

Nonprofits pitch social impact investors for up to $10,000

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Vibrant Pittsburgh
Vibrant Pittsburgh

Building a thriving and inclusive Pittsburgh region by attracting, retaining and elevating a diversity of talent

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Globally-minded Entrepreneurs

Meet the globally-engaged professionals bringing Pittsburgh’s innovations to the world and world perspectives to Pittsburgh.

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Duolingo

Free language education for the world

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Thread International

Sustainable Fashion Starts with Responsible Fabric

Betty Cruz
Betty Cruz

Community advocate and a leader in Pittsburgh’s effort to welcome immigrants to the region

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