Catch up with the latest developments, news and insights from 43North and our portfolio companies.
This week on Latitude we talk with Francisco Aguilar, founder of Bounce Imaging. Bounce Imagine is a year three winner of the 43North competition and is quickly connecting law enforcement departments in WNY and across the country with their device. Francisco talks about Costa Rica not being a chicken shack like Jurassic Park portrayed, developing
Jenna Kavanaugh is one of the true leaders of WNY and her role as Chief Operating Officer at Invest Buffalo Niagara been an asset in the region’s resurgence. Since its inception in 1999, Invest Buffalo Niagara has helped 350 companies move to WNY, which breaks down to over $6 billion in investment and over 44,0000 jobs
John MacMahon served as one of the judges for last year’s competition, bringing his extensive management and entrepreneurial experience from V2K Medical to the table. He’s also raised over $65 million in capital, so he has tremendous insight into what it takes to fund startups. John sat down with Nate to talk about his experience
Seriously, it’s not that clean. Which is why Taylor Mann and the team at CleanSlate UV have created a device intended for hospitals and food processors that sanitizes phones and other small devices in order to maintain a clean and decontaminated area. On this episode of the podcast, Taylor sits down to talk about why
If you’re thinking about applying to this year’s competition (and we hope you are!), this is the type of company you would be joining as a 43North winner.
Did you know there are billions of gallons of water produced when maple farmers process the sap from maple trees? Probably not, and that’s okay. We didn’t know that either until Adam Lazar first pitched his startup to 43North a few years ago. Skipping ahead but also looking back at the 2016 competition, his company, Asarasi Sparkling
Who doesn’t want to hear the sweet harmonies of my voice in your ear on any given morning, afternoon, or evening? Well, it’s happening, so fasten your seat belts. As the Digital Media Manager at 43North, it’s my job to bring you the things you’ve been asking for. Since its inception three years ago, followers
Maple season is a big deal throughout New York State. In fact, the Empire State has the largest inventory of tappable maple trees in the entire U.S. (sorry Vermont). And New York is home to over 2,000 maple sugar makers in the state, which makes the tree gold big business. Sprague’s Maple Farm in Portville is
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced applications are now being accepted for the fourth year of 43North.
The Buffalo News | Stephen T. Watson Health & Tech is a regular feature highlighting life sciences and high-tech companies throughout the region. Company name: Cytocybernetics Address: 120 Sherman Annex, on the University at Buffalo South Campus, and a second location in North Tonawanda Website: cytocybernetics.com Year founded: 2014 Founders: Glenna Bett and Randall
BUFFALO, NY – New York State today announced that applications are now being accepted for the third year of 43North. The $5 million competition attracts entrepreneurs from around the world to compete for prizes that turn startups with high growth potential into funded enterprises in the Western New York region. “After two years, the 43North
Competition draws worldwide attention to Buffalo’s entrepreneurial community for second straight year Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced ACV Auctions as the winner of the $1 million grand prize from 43North– the world’s largest business idea competition. For the second straight year, 43North awarded a total of $5 million in cash prizes. In addition to