IQ Inc. is #39 of Pittsburgh’s Fastest-Growing Companies
IQ Inc. is featured in the Pittsburgh Business Times‘ 2017-18 Book of Lists! Based on revenue growth for the years 2014 to 2016, IQ Inc. ranked #39. This woman-owned company’s revenue grew 56% while the number of employees expanded 23%. IQ Inc., founded by Barbara VanKirk in 1994, offers software development, software testing, and software […]
IQ Inc. on TechVibe Radio
Barbara VanKirk, our founder and president, was a guest of TechVibe Radio’s January 5 broadcast. Visit the PGHTech Fuse website and then fast forward to the 18:30 mark to hear Barbara chat with Audrey and Jonathan of the Pittsburgh Technology Council about how IQ Inc. delivers software development and consulting services in ways that best […]
IQ Inc. Names Amy Peterson Chief Operating Officer
Amy Peterson, longtime member of the professional team at IQ Inc., a provider of custom software solutions for business clients, has been named Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. As COO, Peterson will be responsible for all daily operations of the company. The announcement came from IQ Inc. founder and President Barbara VanKirk. Peterson’s new role […]
IQ Inc. Named One of the Pittsburgh Business Times’ Coolest Offices
Every Monday, the Pittsburgh Business Times features one of the most interesting, inspiring and attractive office spaces in the Pittsburgh region. We are proud to say that IQ Inc. was featured today, and we couldn’t be more excited to show off our space! And why is it so cool, you may ask? Here is what […]
IQ Inc. Mentors Winning Pitt Ventures First Gear Team
IQ Inc. cares about the growth and development of its people, clients, and communities. Paula Grendys recently worked with the “OH Alert” team as a business mentor. Their technology prevents falls in older patients, not just detects them. This University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown team won the First Gear pitch competition, collecting a cool $20,000 […]
IQ Inc. Mentors Winner of the Philips Grand Challenge
Congratulations to Stephen Smagula for his big win (wow – $60,000) at the Philips Grand Challenge with his Circadian Activity Profiling System (CAPS)! The Grand Challenge was designed to enhance opportunities for innovations developed at the University of Pittsburgh in areas of interest to Philips to advance towards commercialization. Paula Grendys was part of Stephen’s […]
Amy Peterson Completes the SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative
Congratulations to Amy Peterson for completing The Emerging Leaders Initiative, an intensive executive-level series intended to accelerate the growth of high-potential small businesses in America’s undeserved cities. Developed by SBA and drawing on the experiences of advisers and business leaders, this comprehensive curriculum provides the tools to catapult a company to the next level. At […]
Experiment if you want to innovate
The value of experimentation There are two well-known failures that led to a life-changing breakthrough and a ridiculously simple product that has been ridiculously successful. Failures aren’t always failures. ‘I know 99 ways to not make a lightbulb.’ How many sticky notes would you guess have been used? That data isn’t readily available. But since […]
IQ Sponsored Art on Tap at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art
IQ sponsored Art on Tap at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art on September 8. Guest bartenders included Doug Hull, Anthony de Almeida, Paula Grendys, Amy Peterson, Eric Frick, and Jean Pucek. The event was a successful and fun evening of networking, socializing, and art appreciation. Thanks to everyone who came out!
IQ’s – Serving Leader training
On August 30th, IQ Inc. continued its Serving Leader training for 15 of its employees, including software architects, engineers, testers, management, and our newly promoted engagement leaders. From the Five Powerful Actions to Transform your Team, Business, and Community, this training was focused on: Upend the Pyramid — Serving Others First and Supporting Learning and […]