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Magnusmode is Helping People with Autism Navigate the World Around Them - Hear Their Inspiring Story During Latitude Live on June 5

Media Release

Live taping of 43North’s Latitude podcast will feature Nadia Hamilton, Founder & President of 43North portfolio company Magnusmode

Free event will take place at DUENDE at Silo City in Buffalo

BUFFALO, NY – May 29, 2019 – Founding a startup takes guts, intelligence, perseverance, and, in the case of Nadia Hamilton, love. Her company, Magnusmode, is helping individuals with autism and cognitive special needs navigate the world with ease through their mobile app. They partner with corporations, airports, and community organizations to provide step-by-step visual guides for activities like brushing your teeth, going through airport security, and opening a bank account. And her idea for the company came through her efforts to assist her brother, who is autistic.

Hear Nadia’s story during the next live taping of 43North’s Latitude podcast on Wednesday, June 5 at DUENDE at Silo City in Buffalo. You’ll learn how Magnusmode came to be; how they became a winner of 43North’s Year 5 competition; how they are partnering with Oishei Children’s Hospital; and how they’re growing their team here in Buffalo.

The event will also feature light food and networking.

Latitude Live with Nadia Hamilton, Founder & President of Magnusmode
Wednesday, June 5
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
DUENDE at Silo City, 85 Silo City Row, Buffalo, NY
This event is free and open to the public. To register to attend, visit www.43north.org/events.

 

About Latitude
43North’s “Latitude” podcast is hosted by 43North Director of Content Nate Benson, who interviews entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders from Buffalo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and from across North America. Since its launch in March of 2017, Latitude has had more than 20,000 downloads in 98 countries and 49 U.S. states.

About 43North
43North is the startup competition that invests $5 million annually to attract and cultivate high-growth startups in Buffalo. 43North portfolio companies also receive free incubator space in Buffalo for one year, guidance from mentors in related fields, and access to other business incentive programs such as START UP NY. 43North operates through the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo, Empire State Development and several other sponsors. For more information about 43North, visit www.43north.org.


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