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Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Grace Gould from Touch Capital to Buffalo! Her fireside chat with our founders at the M&T Clubhouse covered everything from founder traits and consumer trends to the best BBQ in town. Thank you, Grace, for your valuable insights and we hope to see you in Buffalo again soon! #Buffalo #StartupAccelerator #VentureCapital

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Join us on Friday, July 19th, for an inspiring evening with Sharon Gillenwater, tech founder, author, and speaker from San Francisco. Discover her latest book, 'Scaling with Soul: How I Built and Sold a $25 Million Tech Company Without Being an A**hole'. Sharon will share her journey from waitress to CEO, discussing resilience, overcoming obstacles like sexism, and navigating startup challenges. Enjoy book excerpts, a Q&A session, and light refreshments. Free event; registration required. RSVP: https://lu.ma/exj40w5p

REFLECT10N: Ignite Buffalo Alumni Reunion As part of our ongoing celebration of 43North's 10th anniversary, we took a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of our Ignite Buffalo alumni. For the first time in six years, these small business owners gathered to enjoy a morning of celebration, breakfast, and a premiere of the latest 43North Ignite Buffalo video. In 2018, through Ignite Buffalo, 27 exceptional businesses from around WNY were chosen to receive a cut of $1 million in grants and a year of educational programming. This video reflects on the moment their businesses changed forever and gives a sneak peek into where they are today. Here's to the small business owners who make Buffalo what it is. Thank you for being an integral part of this amazing journey. ___________________________________________________________________ Special Thanks: René Jones, David Jakubowski, William (Bill) J. Maggio, Eric Reich, Byron Brown, Nathan Benson, Pete Cimino, Jamil Cruz, Eric Feldstein, and Melissa Bradley Partners: Facebook, M&T Bank, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Intuit QuickBooks, WordPress, and WooCommerce Suite Recipients: Phylicia Robinson Dove, Mayda Elena Pozantides, Michael Zak, Aitina Fareed-Cooke, Colleen Kirk, David H., Jodi (Soper) Drew, Andrew Wegrzyn, Rebecca Brady, Stewart Fonville III, Janna Willoughby-Lohr, Ree Dolnick, Jazslyn Leon, Ayanna Williams, Emily Stewart, Lindsey Marvin, Jessamine Daly-Griffen, Erin Moser, Danielle Nyhart, Lisa Brocato, Rebecca Mercurio, Ellen Krzemien, Stephanie Adams, Vincenza Lapi, Michael Parkot, Lancia Woods, Zelalem Gemmeda #ThePowerof10 #Buffalo #43North #IgniteBuffalo #SmallBusiness #Buffalove

Happy 716 Day, Buffalo! 🦬

We had an incredible time at yesterday's "Get a Grip on Your Business" EOS Worldwide workshop here at 43North. Business owners and senior-level executives gathered for a powerful, interactive session led by Michael Ulbrich and Stas Balanevsky. The workshop was filled with practical insights and real-world experience, focusing on ways to run businesses better and grow faster. Check out some highlights from the event! #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #EOS #GrowthMindset #BusinessLeadership

INSPIRAT10N: Reflecting on the Ignite Buffalo Finals 🚀 On July 11, 2018, we celebrated an incredible milestone with the Ignite Buffalo Finals, a business grant and mentorship program designed to promote sustainable growth, job creation, and ongoing education for local small business owners. Ignite Buffalo, brought to life by 43North, Facebook (Meta), M&T Bank, and other partners awarded $1 million in grants to 27 small businesses, equipping them with resources to grow their companies. For one year, they benefited from a curated program with industry experts, educational programming, and workshops, all aimed at fostering their success. Thank you to all our partners, mentors, and community members who made this initiative possible. Your support continues to drive innovation and growth in our region. While we are often asked if we will be hosting another Ignite Buffalo event, there are no plans at the moment. However, the future is full of possibilities with the right partnerships. Special Thanks: René Jones, David Jakubowski, William (Bill) J. Maggio, Eric Reich, Byron Brown, Nathan Benson, Pete Cimino, Jamil Cruz, Eric Feldstein, and Melissa Bradley Partners: Facebook, M&T Bank, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Intuit QuickBooks, WordPress, and WooCommerce Suite Recipients: Phylicia Robinson Dove, Mayda Pozantides (She/Her/Ella), Michael Zak, Aitina Fareed-Cooke, Colleen Kirk, David H., Jodi (Soper) Drew, Andrew Wegrzyn, Rebecca Brady, Stewart Fonville III, Janna Willoughby-Lohr, Ree Dolnick, Jazslyn Leon, Ayanna Williams, Emily Stewart, Lindsey Marvin, Jessamine Daly-Griffen, Erin Moser, Danielle Nyhart, Lisa Brocato, Rebecca Mercurio, Ellen Krzemien, Stephanie Adams, Vincenza Lapi, Michael Parkot, Lancia Woods, Zelalem Gemmeda #ThePowerof10 #IgniteBuffalo #43North #BuffaloNY #SmallBusiness

INCEPT10N: In 2014, David Bertola reported on our $5M business plan competition, led by Jordan Levy and Andrew J. Pulkrabek. In the article, Levy mentioned that the competition was intended to be a five-year plan but initially funded for one. “If we’re successful, we’ll continue to be funded,” he said. Here we are, 10 years later, with ongoing support from New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Empire State Development. A special thanks to Buffalo Business First and David Bertola for recording this instrumental piece of our story. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gbQTPhth #ThePowerof10 #43North10Years #BuffaloNY #StartupEcosystem

INCEPT10N: The 43North Team in 2014 The impact of a strong, cohesive team cannot be overstated. From day one, the team's commitment and hard work have been instrumental in driving 43North's success and growth. In July 2014, they gathered for one of the first 43North photoshoots at Canalside Buffalo As we commemorate 10 years of innovation and achievements, we honor their pivotal role. Here's to the power of teamwork! 📸 John Gavigan, Peter Burakowski, Dan Greene, Brian Straka, Jon P Spitz, Colleen E. Heidinger, and Amy DiSarno. #ThePowerof10 #43North10Years #BuffaloNY #StartupEcosystem