Cindy Franc

Office Manager

Hometown: Small town not far from Pittsburgh

What makes you the best person for your role? 

Cindy is responsible for the overall management of office activities, including the IT infrastructure, at Innovation Works.  She works directly with the property manager regarding facility issues and oversees the IT infrastructure, including providing basic help desk support, ordering equipment and software licenses, as well as coordinating support from outside IT engineers when needed. In her role with Innovation Works, she coordinates working space arrangements, and has coordinated office renovations and office relocations.  Her duties also include providing admin support to senior management.

What is your favorite thing about working with startups? 

Learning how the founder got started with the idea or product and learning how the idea/product works.

What do you love about living and working in Pittsburgh? 

Pittsburgh has many amenities found in larger cities, but with a small town feel.

Where can we find you outside of work?

Hiking in the woods.