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CMU McGinnis Venture Competition – Local leaders pledge assistance to CMU startups early on-ramp to CMU’s $2.7 Billion annual influence on Pittsburgh economy.
Pittsburgh leaders O’Connor and Immorato as well as Pennsylvania Senator McCormick respond to the excitement of the CMU McGinnis Venture Competition with spirited remarks to the participants and pledges to help the companies establish themselves locally.
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BlastPoint takes the chill off forecast for higher future utility costs
By Manus McGinnis • October 8, 2021With the onset of the second full Covid winter just ahead, there are still millions of families affected by utility bills in arrears. Programs exist that can provide customers some support in staying current on their utility costs. -
Hootsuite partnership with our portfolio company UpContent brings value to the ecosystem
By Manus McGinnis • February 5, 2021Hootsuite integrates new “Curate” software from UpContent. Hootsuite, known for its top of the line social media management, has launched a new software known as “Curate”, after forming a partnership with the company UpContent. Curate lets users discover relevant articles to expand brand outreach, find new followers and connect with consumers. After discovering that… -
My 2020 Virtual Venture Competition Season – in 2D
By Manus McGinnis • May 22, 2020This year’s university venture competitions, those that I had the privilege to attend, proceeded successfully on Zoom this year. Although it’s great to save time by watching two-dimensional presentations and chatting questions to the panel, I missed having the chance to say hello to fellow judges and meet the college student competitors. It’s always inspiring… -
Florida Venture Capital Conference – January 29-31, 2020
By Manus McGinnis • January 18, 2020I’m super excited to attend the Florida Venture Capital Conference later this month in Orlando, FL. Looking forward to meeting new potential funding partners for our portfolio companies that include SaaS FinTech, CyberSecurity, Martech and Mobility companies, as well as Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals. This is my first time attending a Venture Forum in Florida…. -
McGinnis to join the Exchangelodge Board of Directors
By Manus McGinnis • October 10, 2019McGinnis to join the Exchangelodge Board of Directors
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Northwestern University VentureCat Competition – A spirited spring competition at the Kellogg School at Northwestern
By Manus McGinnis • March 11, 2019The global hub for the Kellogg School at Northwestern, home of the VentureCat Competition A cross-disciplinary approach to endeavors constitutes a core value of Northwestern University, my alma mater. The mixing of ideas and resulting tensions creates a perfect wavelength for new approaches. On May 22nd, I will have the pleasure to be a semi-finals… -
Wombat Security – it was only a matter of time!
By Manus McGinnis • February 10, 2018Proofpoint enters into definitive agreement to acquire Wombat Security Technologies for $225 million in cash.I have always been a big fan of Joe Ferrara, CEO of Wombat Security Technologies since making our first investment in the company in 2012. The upcoming acquisition of Wombat by publicly-traded Proofpoint (NASDAQ:PFPT) achieves a long-hoped for goal of a local start-up…
