The Rivers Agile Workshop, or The Workshop, is a business acceleration service. This service is specifically designed for entrepreneurs and startups focused on machine learning, financial technology, and artificial intelligence. As these areas of technology continue to grow and become essential to everyday life, The Workshop and its parent company, Rivers Agile, saw the need for support and guidance for early-stage companies.

The Workshop is focused on emerging technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence. Participants are limited to early-stage companies and startups centered on technology, “technology-oriented,” and consumer-focused innovations. Candidates will be Business must be deemed commercially-viable in order to participate because the ultimate goal is to generate revenue and/or adding additional investors throughout the process.

Early stage companies as well as venture capitalists looking for investment opportunities.

In order to participate in The Workshop, startups must go through a vetting process. This process includes screening, due diligence, and partnership stages. There is no one-size-fits-all process when it comes to The Workshop because engineering services are uniquely tailored to fit the needs of each participant.

Throughout engagement with The Workshop, technology and innovation startups will receive the support they need to develop their commercially-viable technology. Participant technologies will be matured through engineering services with the goal of generating positive returns and innovative outcomes. Participants business and innovative technology will be featured in the Workshop Portfolio review meetings.

The Workshop offers new startups unimaginable benefits that they would not be able to receive anywhere else. While many startups struggle in the early stages, participants in The Workshop have a launching off point to jump ahead of their competition. From exclusive connections to considerable experience, entrepreneurs and innovators are guided through the process of making their emerging business a successful, refundable startup.

Startups participating in The Workshop gain access to Rivers Agile’s extensive network and resources. Participants are connected to investment and venture capitalists and introduced as innovators in their space. The Workshop provides connections to industry, financial, and legal resources that can assist entrepreneurs as they grow their business.

Each participant has a unique experience when it comes to The Workshop. Instead of providing a generic set of guidelines, The Workshop develops an individual path based on the needs of each business. With tailored services, startups receive the support they need from dedicated professionals who want to see them succeed.

Rivers Agile has been helping entrepreneurs deliver innovative solutions to the market since 2014. During this time, patterns emerged that suggested there are common missteps tech entrepreneurs should be avoiding. Given that many are first-time entrepreneurs, this doesn’t surprise us, but it does necessitate change. We are continually thrilled to be a leading contributor to Pittsburgh innovation that increasingly grows the city’s foothold in tech. We view this as our responsibility and it fuels the mission of the Workshop.
Mission
Our sole purpose is to provide resources to accelerate the pace at which new technological innovations are introduced to the market. We accomplish this by:
Investing capital into emerging startups, thus defining a true partnership
Providing business acceleration resources to assist startups in navigating the journey of entrepreneurship
Driving development of prototype or minimum viable product (MVP)
Vision
Our vision for the Workshop concludes that our process and partnership results in a portfolio company that saw increased valuation and candidacy for future funding through a subsequent investment via a partner, channel, or other investors.

In order to fulfill this vision, the Workshop provides the following services:
Design Strategy: Understanding, defining, visually designing the right solution to the right problem
Software Architecture: Allowing for both vertical and horizontal scale
Software Engineering: Using modern build techniques, using scalable technologies, with best practices
Quality Assurance: Ensuring efficient and appropriate feedback allowing for quicker time-to-market with considerably less risk
Marketing: Professional and strategic product pitch deck and launch initiatives

Rivers Agile is excited to champion emerging technology startups focused on machine learning, artificial intelligence, and financial technology. If you are leading (or forming) an emerging business that generates an impact through technology, we want to hear your ideas! We know the journey of entrepreneurship can be trying at times, and we are prepared to support you and your team as you grow your startup.

To share your idea with our team at The Workshop, contact a Rivers Agile Workshop specialist at (877) 748-3773. You can also complete an inquiry at RiversAgile.com/RAW. We will collect your contact details, project stage, development needs, and anything else relevant to participation in The Workshop. We look forward to hearing from you!