Catch up with the latest developments, news and insights from 43North and our portfolio companies.
Every year, our cohort moves to Buffalo in snowy January. After months of building their businesses in the Queen City, the founders are eager to enjoy the summer outdoors with their teams. From outdoor concerts and boating to local farmer’s markets, Buffalo offers something for everyone. Members of our team has curated a list of
Original Article by the Buffalo News The upstate New York “tech hub” between Buffalo and Syracuse will receive $40 million in federal funding in an attempt to make the region home to a reborn American microchip industry. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who authored the legislation creating the federal tech hubs and who pushed hard
Technical expertise and hard skills go a long way toward success, but you need a little something extra in a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment. A unique set of soft skills, or as we like to call them (super) human skills, comes in handy. These intangible qualities can make all the difference between surviving and
Check out Top Seedz (Y7) featured in CNBC Make It written by Tom Huddleston, Jr. Founder Rebecca Brady’s journey from making homemade snacks to building a business projected to bring in $10M this year showcases true innovation and resilience. Top Seedz is experiencing rapid national growth and is expanding its new facility in Buffalo.
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
CleanFiber (Y3) aims to convert millions of tons of cardboard boxes into insulation, addressing the decline in newspaper availability by overcoming contamination challenges, and has produced insulation for 20,000 homes, with plans to expand beyond its Buffalo plant.
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 our latest Latitude with 43North episode, we sat down with Daricus Releford, Co-founder and CEO of StoreCash, a dynamic app that’s reshaping how you save at your favorite stores. Daricus, part of our year nine cohort, shares the ins and outs of StoreCash, its unique features, and his journey as a black founder in
Top Seedz recently closed a $750,000 funding round, backed entirely by Western New York Impact Investment Fund.
*Summer 2024 applications are now closed* Buffalo’s most sought-after internship experience is back! The 43North Summer Internship Program is now accepting applications through March 7, 2024. Immerse yourself in exclusive opportunities, from sitting in on meetings with founders to shaking hands with top-tier investors. Contribute to the growth of Buffalo by helping us bring the
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