Strange Bedfellows: How Wigle Whiskey Founder Meredith Grelli is Transforming CMU's Entrepreneurial Landscape

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs

What do whiskey, robotics, and AI startups have in common? At Carnegie Mellon, they all thrive under the same roof—and Meredith Grelli is helping lead the charge.

If you’re a founder, innovator, or ecosystem builder looking to launch or grow a company, this episode reveals how one of the world’s top universities is turning bold ideas into real businesses—and why Pittsburgh might just be the best place to do it. Learn how Meredith’s journey from building Wiggle Whiskey to directing Project Olympus is reshaping tech entrepreneurship at CMU.

• Find out how CMU is supporting student, faculty, and alumni founders with funding, structure, and mentorship.

• Learn what makes CMU one of the top institutions for research commercialization and AI innovation.

• Get inspired by Meredith’s transition from successful entrepreneur to startup ecosystem leader—and what it means for the region.

Hit play to hear how Meredith Grelli is fusing grit, research, and community to build the next wave of Pittsburgh startups. Her full interview drops this Wednesday!

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.