Eric Ries coined the term "Lean Startup" and blogs regularly on topics of interests to entrepreneurs, specifically in regards to lean internet startups.

Make something people want.

Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world's best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built.

It's a daily podcast, a traveling workshop series, and an action-packed book—all designed to help you create a new source of income without quitting your day job.

Masters of Scale is an original podcast hosted by Reid Hoffman, Co-founder of LinkedIn and Investor at Greylock. In each episode, Reid shows how companies grow from zero to a gazillion, testing his theories with legendary leaders. Masters of Scale is the first American media program to commit to a 50-50 gender balance for guests. It won the 2018 People’s Voice Webby for Best Business Podcast.

Discover the hidden side of everything with Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Freakonomics Radio tells you things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — from the economics of sleep to how to become great at just about anything.

Web-based community of business owners and entrepreneurs who share advice and stimulate debate about business startups.

Local entrepreneurs networking groups.

provides extensive information on starting a business. This site provides answers to some of the most frequently-asked questions on starting a small business.

What new business owners need to know about federal taxes. Includes information how to obtain an EIN, an Employer Identification Number which is used to identify a business entity. Also, provides links to state business and tax websites.

Clearinghouse for support networks available for entrepreneurs including 21 innovation hubs located around the commonwealth that offer co-working space, accelerators, legal and IP advice and rapid prototyping resources--all free to the community.

Connects businesses to services and information from agency websites, call centers, and offices, representing a full range of programs and services available from federal agencies.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh offers small business guidance in the form of books, business databases, and expert assistance. A CLP library card is free to all Pennsylvania residents.

Assist entrepreneurs in the for-profit and nonprofit arenas at every stage, helping to improve their skills through public programs and individualized guidance in research and planning. A FLP library card is free to all Pennsylvania residents.

A searchable inventory of entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem resources around our 21 innovation hubs across Pennsylvania.

Offers free, one-on-one, long term advising for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

has partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide free information to small businesses.

Providing direct funding, business assistance and networking opportunities to early-stage and established technology firms throughout PA.

This site provides information for women entrepreneurs.