Jessica Strong

Supporting #hapc social workers through @swhpn; amplifying non-white voices and experiences; interested in collaborative problem-solving

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@itsherstorymade Here's a pic of me & my cofounder @praman79 - we're two moms-CEOs, helping other moms succeed by providing onsite #childcare wherever it's needed: at professional conferences, workplaces, & #healthcare appointments!
#herstorymade #justfearless @FlexableCare

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@ewarren We didn't have an Aunt Bee either, so we created @FlexableCare to provide on-demand childcare to workplaces and events, incl for the City of Pittsburgh. Would love to help! https://t.co/LCyojNfsh3

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@amy_riveter So awesome! Congrats on the growth and success.

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

LOVED @blastpointinc 's hiring advice to hire moms: we're wildly organized, can manage multiple projects concurrently, And are creative problem-solvers. Cc: @wjsnetwork @FlexableCare

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@blastpointinc Agreed.

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@praman79 @Jenn_VanDam @FlexableCare And *that* is how a baby business is made 😉

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@JenEngland @FlexableCare @blastpointinc Congrats on the win!

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@blastpointinc

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@gojanegotravels @WomenOfInflnce @WomenatForbes @iwpgh @alphalab @SitAtTheTable @TheChairmanMom @UpsideTravel @teppercmu @PITairport Awesome! I was literally just trying to figure this out for my trip next week!

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@SqHill @CherinLaw @PittsTechAudrey I'd love that, and would bring my kids. So would other #wearepps families I bet.

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@karanortman @thegothamgal @upfrontvc @greycroftvc @GVteam Also, congrats on successful pitching, regardless of pregnancy status!

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@jodij @karanortman @thegothamgal @upfrontvc @greycroftvc @GVteam Haha, I was going to write that earlier, but was like, it's still early, maybe there'll be more stories later tonight. I'm such an optimist.

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@Shakestweetz Did you read this? So lovely: https://t.co/pMYOBKodp3

[Nate Kostelnik ⚡️ @natekostelnik]

Maybe a good message to #Pittsburgh from Steve Case (AOL founder and VC):

“Take half the energy and half the capital you are willing to devote to Amazon and put it towards your startup sector—that will bear far greater fruit over the next 10 to 20 years.”

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@hollyhliu @IFC_org @WorldBank @WBG_Gender Makes total sense: We're post-accel., have quit our FT jobs for this; have rev &"traction" but not enough to replace previous salary. So the cliff: can we get enough sales, quickly enough, before we run out of cash?

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@karanortman @thegothamgal That would be very helpful! As will as ones that have actually treated women and minority founders well (as in, not just lip service or a line on their website).

[Grown and Flown @GrownandFlown]

People are always complaining teens are “too old” for trick-or-treating. Let me tell you. If your kid shows up at my door trying to hang onto one last shred of their childhood, I’ll be damned if I’m going to begrudge them a Snickers bar. Childhood is short enough as it is.

[Jessica Strong @WhetstoneWork]

@PGHMarathon @ChickfilA @KidsofSteelPGH That's disappointing- we won't be participating. I like marathons where everyone feels comfortable. @Chikfila allows bigotry and homophobia - surely there are better sponsors for this event!

[Shimira Williams @shimirawms]

The Future of Pittsburgh Civic Tech happening Wednesday, October 3, 2018.
Register today: https://t.co/xZDI6v4wqR

[🎒Shailja #FreePalestine Patel @shailjapatel]

"Apologies, in and of themselves, are not work. They precede work. [ ] There is not a plot to excommunicate people for life, but the accused should have the respect, at least, to show that they’re committed to change. Show your work." - @TaranaBurke

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