Nobody wants to sit through onboarding training and watch video’s that were made in the 90’s. No one wants to use a binder or take a clunky online quiz about procedures at a new job.
So Derrick Parson founded Graspie, an app aimed at onboarding employees with something their already familiar with – their phone.
This week on the podcast we talk with Derrick about the entrepreneurial spirit, how Graspie came to be, why Buffalo and Buffalo as a blossoming ecosystem for minority entrepreneurs.
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KAV, a cutting-edge manufacturer of 3D-printed bike helmets, has officially relocated from Silicon Valley to Buffalo’s First Ward, bringing high-tech jobs and innovation to the region. The company uses advanced 3D printing to produce aerodynamic helmets that improve performance for cyclists, and it’s already begun expanding its local workforce. Founder Whitman Kwok cited Buffalo’s strong
When David Lord moved Guidesly to Buffalo after winning 43North’s startup competition, he gained more than just funding. He gained Buffalo and 43North as a strategic partner. Since relocating in early 2024, Guidesly has raised $9.5 million, launched a patented AI tool, and doubled its Buffalo-based team. But according to Lord, it’s the support from
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