Andrew Goldner on Why Startups Fail at Sales (and How to Fix It) Most founders don’t fail because they build bad products—they fail because they sell to the wrong people at the wrong time. On this episode of Latitude, we sat down with Andrew Goldner, CEO and co-founder of GrowthX, to talk about why
From Google’s Secret IPO to Buffalo’s Grit: A Conversation with Lise What happens when you mix Google, Wall Street, and a Playboy interview? You get one of the wildest IPO stories ever told. Lise Buyers, a proud Buffalonian turned tech investor, joined Latitude to spill the inside story of Google’s unconventional path to going
In this episode of Latitude, we sit down with Alex Killian—a partner at Bold Ventures, a champion for founder wellness, and a key player at Endeavor. From working with undercapitalized founders to leveraging Buffalo’s unique ecosystem, Alex shares his insights on what it takes to build thriving startups. We explore: The power of founder wellness
We recently had the incredible opportunity to host Landon Campbell from Drive Capital on our Latitude Podcast. As our “Fly in a VC” guest, Landon spent the day hanging out with our Year 9 cohort, sharing Drive Capital’s story, their approach to early-stage funding, and some helpful tips for founders preparing to meet investors.
In this episode of the Latitude Podcast, we’re joined by David Lord and Taylor Lord from Guidesly, who are part of our new Y9 cohort. From their roots in the industry to their integration into the Buffalo community, David and Taylor share valuable insights and exciting plans for the future. Tune in to learn how
In this episode of the Latitude podcast by 43North, Justine Palkowski, Senior Marketing Manager, hosts the co-founders of Stepwise, a Y9 cohort company that recently relocated to Buffalo. Stepwise aims to revolutionize electrification, making it affordable and accessible for homeowners. Meet the Team: Jane Chen, Co-founder and CEO, brings a business background and a
Discover the keys to entrepreneurial success as Helen Min, Managing Partner at Phenomenal Ventures, shares insights on playing to your strengths in the startup world. Helen, a Buffalo native with a background in major tech companies and advertising, discusses the evolving role of AI, the power of complementary strengths in founding teams, and the crucial
In this compelling episode of the 43North podcast, we unravel the remarkable journey of Kredit Academy, a 43North Y9 portfolio company that recently relocated to Buffalo, New York. Founder Evan Leaphart, drawing from his own struggles with credit card debt at the age of 18, shares how this pivotal moment ignited the creation of Kredit