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Bigger Than Us***Special archive - Joshua Aviv, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of SparkChargeJoshua is a certified Data Scientist and the Founder & CEO of SparkCharge. His experience in entrepreneurship and startups spans over 6 years and he is a dynamic figure in the cleantech community. Joshua is also the most recent winner of the world’s largest pitch competition, 43North. Joshua holds a B.A. in Economics and a Masters Degree in Information Management and Data Science from Syracuse University.https://www.sparkcharge.io/https://nexuspmg.com/2025-05-2729 min
Beyond The CoreBuilding Startups Where No One’s Looking: Why Dan Magnuszewski at Radial Ventures is Betting on BuffaloIn this episode of Beyond the Core, we sit down with Dan Magnuszewski—co-founder of ACV Auctions (NYSE: ACVA) and now founding partner at Radial Ventures, a new venture studio focused on launching startups in Buffalo, New York.Dan shares what he learned taking ACV from zero to IPO, why he’s doubling down on building in Buffalo, and how Radial Ventures is using AI to turn “unsexy industries” into billion-dollar opportunities. We cover everything from venture studio structure to ROI models to sourcing overlooked ideas in overlooked markets.Timestam...2025-05-2153 min
LatitudeFrom Google’s IPO Secrets to Buffalo’s Grit: The Inside Scoop with Lise BuyerLise shares the untold stories behind Google’s legendary IPO, the secret meetings at Denny’s, and why a Playboy article almost derailed everything. From Buffalo’s grit to Silicon Valley’s boardrooms, she unpacks what it takes to go public, why some IPOs crash and burn, and what founders need to know before taking the leap.
What’s next for the IPO market?
How Buffalo’s work ethic shapes world-class leaders
The only S-1 in history featuring a Playboy interview
2025-03-1220 min
LatitudeHow Alex Killian is Redefining Startup Success from BuffaloIn 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 in reducing failure rates
The role of Buffalo’s ecosystem in nurturing entrepreneurs
How global networks like Endeavor are impacting local innovation
Practical advice for startups and investors alike
Buffalo is more than wings and snow—it’s a thriving hu...2025-01-2225 min
Shelling PeasNourishing the Next Generation with FoodNerd's Sharon CryanIn this inspiring episode of Shelling Peas, Chef Ryan Jennings sits down with Sharon Cryan, CEO and founder of FoodNerd, to discuss her journey from attorney to entrepreneur. Sharon shares the pivotal moments that led her to create FoodNerd, a company dedicated to revolutionizing children's nutrition with whole-food, plant-based solutions. Fresh off her million-dollar win at the 43North competition, Sharon reveals how her passion for health, driven by personal and family experiences, fuels her mission to combat ultra-processed foods and promote nutritional equality.Tune in to hear Sharon's take on the challenges of scaling innovative food technology...2024-12-011h 00
Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast#79 - Meet the Startup Making Analytics Effortless With AIIn this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, we spotlight HeronAI, a groundbreaking Boston-based startup redefining data analytics. Co-founder and CEO Daphne Pariser shares the journey behind their AI-powered platform, which is transforming how businesses manage data. Learn how HeronAI automates processes, generates dashboards in minutes, and simplifies data integration, offering a seamless and accessible experience for enterprises and SMBs alike. With impressive milestones like winning $1 million at the 43North competition, HeronAI is a testament to innovation driving real-world impact. Tune in to discover how they’re shaping the future of decision-making, one dashboard at...2024-11-2227 min
WNY BrewsBuffalo Beer Buzz, October 11th, 2024Here’s a quick roundup of the latest news in Buffalo and Western New York beer:**Buffalo Brewing to Release New Batch of Simon Pure Beer** Buffalo Brewing Company will release the third batch of its revived *Simon Pure Beer* on Oct. 19 at the historic William Simon Brewery (Clinton & Emslie). This light, easy-drinking beer with notes of sweet malt and toasted bread will be available in 12oz 6-pack cans, cases, and on draft. The original William Simon Brewery produced Simon Pure until its closure in 1972.**Clarksburg Cider Closes Lancaster Taproom** Afte...2024-10-1131 min
Pain PointsFrom Capital Raising to Conflict Resolution: Solving Legal Pain Points with Matthew K. PelkeyJoin us on the Pain Points Podcast for an enlightening conversation with Matthew K. Pelkey, Partner at Colligan Law LLP, who brings a wealth of experience in high-growth ventures, technology, and business law. In this episode, Matthew shares his remarkable career journey, offering insights into the legal challenges he faced and overcame along the way. Discover how Matthew's practical approach to business law has made him a trusted advisor for startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses across New York State.Matthew delves into the major Pain Points he encounters in his practice, from raising capital and structuring deals...2024-09-0451 minPain PointsFrom Capital Raising to Conflict Resolution: Solving Legal Pain Points with Matthew K. PelkeyJoin us on the Pain Points Podcast for an enlightening conversation with Matthew K. Pelkey, Partner at Colligan Law LLP, who brings a wealth of experience in high-growth ventures, technology, and business law. In this episode, Matthew shares his remarkable career journey, offering insights into the legal challenges he faced and overcame along the way. Discover how Matthew's practical approach to business law has made him a trusted advisor for startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses across New York State.Matthew delves into the major Pain Points he encounters in his practice, from raising capital and structuring deals...2024-09-0451 min
LatitudeFrom Rust Belt to Tech Hub: Drive Capital's Bet on Buffalo43North welcomed Landon Campbell from Drive Capital on the Latitude Podcast! As a "Fly in a VC" guest, Landon visited with our Y9 cohort, sharing Drive Capital's story, their early-stage funding model, and key insights and tips for founders as they prepare for investor meetings.
2024-08-0529 min
LatitudeHook, Line, And Accelerators: Startup Success With David Lord, From GuideslyIn 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 Guidesly is changing the game for outdoor enthusiasts and guides alike.
Connect with Guiseley
LinkedIn: Guidesly
LinkedIn: David Lord
LinkedIn: Taylor Lord
Guidesly Website
Guidesly.com
2024-05-1619 min
More ElephantEmpowering Financial Literacy: The Kredit Academy Revolution with Evan Leaphart and Mike GrossIn this latest episode of the More Elephant podcast, we engage in an inspiring conversation with Evan Leaphart, Founder of Kredit Academy, and Mike Gross, COO and Head of Education, who join the latest More Elephant podcast to discuss the team’s journey from Kiddie Kredit, a mobile app designed to educate children on the credit system by completing chores, to Kredit Academy, a solution and approach dedicated to equipping teens and young adults with the knowledge and tools for optimal credit health.In 2023, the team was awarded a $1 million investment from the 43North startup competition to co...2024-05-1441 min
So Ambitious208. Vision to Victory: Evan Leaphart’s Road to Entrepreneurial Success & Million-Dollar Grant WinIn this episode, we sit down with Evan Leaphart, founder of Kiddie Kredit, co-founder of Black Men Talk Tech, and recent million-dollar grant recipient of the 43North accelerator program. With such a robust portfolio, what does it entail to lead not just one but two major initiatives that make such a significant impact on the world? Discover how Kiddie Kredit is reshaping credit education by addressing the needs of over 90 million credit-challenged Americans burdened by $1 trillion in credit card debt. Evan stresses the significance of proactive credit education, positioning Kiddie Kredit as a preventive m...2024-04-1126 min
Claire SharesClaire Shares Her Thoughts on Employee RecognitionClaire delves into the critical topic of employee recognition and its profound impact on talent retention. The episode begins with Claire recommending 43 North Compass for those interested in startup jobs, emphasizing its role as a significant resource in Buffalo's vibrant startup and tech scene. Claire then transitions into the significance of employee recognition, highlighting troubling findings from a 2023 report by Gallup and WorkHuman on the state of employee well-being in the post-pandemic landscape. She stresses the importance of recognition in improving employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, which are vital for reducing turnover costs. Claire introduces a simple recognition framework...2024-04-0211 min
Empire State Entrepreneurs: NY Business LawJohn Gavigan of CrediVaultJohn Gavigan's energetic presence has helped grow Western New York's reputation as an incubator for dynamic startup businesses. His time as Executive Director of 43North solidified John as an expert in guiding startups to the next level, and since then, he has worked tirelessly to continue the success of entrepreneurs regionally, nationally, and internationally. In this episode, host Dave Pfalzgraf leads John through US Open reverie and garners valuable insight from the world of entrepreneurship. Highlights include:- The relationship between Rupp Pfalzgraf and 43North- The state of change and competition ...2024-04-0244 min
LatitudeCharging Ahead: Jane Chen's Electrical Revolution with StepWiseJoin us on the Latitude podcast as we dive into the journey of Jane Chen and her visionary co-founders of StepWise. Explore how StepWise is breaking down barriers in the energy sector and addressing critical bottlenecks. Learn about Jane's experience at 43North Finals, and her unexpected journey to national TV, and discover why their team chose Buffalo as the ideal place to nurture StepWise's growth.
LinkedIn: Jane Chen
LinkedIn: Austin Hunt
LinkedIn: Ethan Brewer
2024-03-2629 min
LatitudeLeaning into Your Strengths for Entrepreneurial SuccessDiscover 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 art of storytelling for startup founders.
Connect with Helen:
Twitter: @helen_min
Website: Phenomenal Ventures
Visit 43north.org to learn more
2024-03-1321 min
LatitudeHow Tech Can Save You Money with StoreCashJoin us in this episode of Latitude with 43North as Justine Palkowski, Senior Marketing Manager, welcomes Daricus Releford, Co-founder and CEO of StoreCash, a Y9 43North company. Discover how StoreCash's app helps you save 7-15% at your favorite stores, the unique QR code payment system, and how it differs from other cashback platforms. Explore the financial benefits for everyday shoppers and the exciting move to Buffalo.
Plus, get insights into Daricus's entrepreneurial journey and his experience as a Black founder navigating the startup landscape.
Connect with Daricus:
LinkedIn: Daricus Releford
Download StoreCash:2024-02-2720 min
LatitudeFrom Financial Instability to $1M Investment: Kredit Academy's Journey to 43NorthDelve into the remarkable journey of Kredit Academy as founder Evan Leaphart shares the inspiring evolution from grappling with credit card debt to securing a groundbreaking $1 million investment at 43North. Explore the challenges, the innovative approach to financial literacy, and the profound impact on youth empowerment. This narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Evan's decision to relocate from Miami to Buffalo, New York, participating in 43North’s accelerator program.
Show Notes:
Gain valuable insights into the challenges of managing high-interest debt and how this experience fueled the vision for Kredit Academy.
Learn about Kredit Academy's innovative ap...2024-02-1533 min
Bell Ringer (Buffalo Podcast)Timothy Porter, on Buffalo's film and gaming industryTimothy Porter joins Bell Ringer to discuss his company Mod Tech Labs, its move to Buffalo after winning the 43North competition, growth since arriving, and what is next for the film and gaming industry in times of AI and following strikes.
2024-01-3138 min
LatitudePeddling Forward: Building a Community with KAVJoin host Justine Palkowski in a captivating conversation with Whitman Kwok, founder of KAV, as they explore his inspiring journey to Buffalo after earning a spot in 43North's Y9 cohort. Discover how KAV is transforming the cycling landscape, not just with cutting-edge helmets but by building a thriving community both on and off the road.
Key Points:
Insights into the 43North application process and the competitive landscape.
Whitman's reasons for choosing Buffalo and the city's unique attributes.
KAV's commitment to community building, from local bike clubs to worldwide connections.
Excitement about Buffalo's sports scene, market proximity...2024-01-3015 min
LatitudeExploring Innovation Beyond the CoastsJoin 43North's Latitude Podcast for an insightful episode featuring Steve Case, Chairman and CEO at Revolution LLC, author of “The Rise of the Rest.” and former co-founder of AOL.
In this conversation with 43North President Colleen Heidinger, discover the significance of regional collaboration, key to building a thriving tech hub. Steve's return to Buffalo, where he explored innovation in 2015, unveils valuable lessons for shaping a brighter future for Buffalo and beyond. Tune in for a compelling discussion on innovation beyond the coasts.
Click here for full show notes
2024-01-0338 min
The LAW Podcast Series42. LAW Podcast Series - Matthew Pelkey (Colligan Law)Episode 42 of the LAW Podcast Series features Matthew Pelkey, managing partner at Colligan Law in Buffalo, New York.
Matthew is a business attorney representing investors, high-growth startups, innovative entrepreneurs, and established public and private businesses throughout New York State. From raising capital, structuring deals, regulatory compliance, and securities offerings, to advising clients on internal investigations, conflict resolution, and crisis management. Clients choose Matthew over competitors because he understands what it is like to launch and grow a business and can navigate complex legal issues with practical business considerations.
Matthew...2023-12-1318 min
The Long Game w/ Elijah MurrayDominic Costanzo: What Makes a Good Startup, Timing in the Market, and 43NorthDominic Costanzo is the VP of Portfolio at 43North, a startup accelerator sponsored by Empire State Development. In this conversation, we explore the key elements that differentiate a good startup from the rest, the role of timing and luck in startup success, and 43North's unique investment strategy. We also delve into Dominic's perspective on the ever-evolving AI trend.
EPISODE LINKS:
Learn more about Dominic Costanzo and 43North:
https://www.43north.org/
Connect with Dominic on
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiccostanzo/
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:59) Intro, Startups
(00:03:45) Venture investments
(00:08:25) Subjective nature of investing
(00:13:27) Documenting y...2023-12-0545 min
LatitudeMastering Your Inbound PipelineIn this episode, CJ Maurer, the driving force behind The Gist, a dynamic inbound marketing agency headquartered at Buffalo's iconic Seneca One Tower, joins forces with the 43North team. Together, they explore the intricate world of mastering your CRM to supercharge sales through the dynamic landscape of inbound marketing.
RESOURCES
43North: 43north.org
The Gist: thegistinbound.com
Twitter: @thegist
Connect with CJ: LinkedIn
2023-11-1734 min
Buffalo All Local43North Winner David Lord Explains What Guidesly DoesGuidesly, a company that helps outdoor guides with websites and other ways of getting their name out to the public, is one of five winners from this year's 43North business competition.2023-10-1316 min
Buffalo All Local43North SVP Maura Devlin Previews This Year's FinalsFive businesses will receive a $1 million investment tomorrow at the finals of this year's 43North competition. Senior Vice President Maura Devlin says the competition has paid big dividends for the city since its inception.2023-10-1116 min
LatitudeTrainwreck Sports Takeover: Behind the Scenes of 43North FinalsGet ready for a thrilling episode as Maniac from Trainwreck Sports takes over the Latitude Podcast. In this special edition, we dive deep into the preparations and secrets behind the scenes of 43North Finals. Joined by the talented members of the 43North Marketing Team – Tiffani, Devin, and Maura – Maniac explores the newest developments, creative planning, the esteemed judging panel, scripted vs. spontaneous moments, and what the team is most excited about this year.
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2023-10-0911 min
Trainwreck SportsThe Bills Are Abroad! + One Last Miami Victory Lap | Pay The Bills PodJake and Mike Parthum are back this week! We kick off with Devin from 43North to talk the 43North Finals on 10/12 at 6PM at Shea's Performing Arts Center! (3:00)
After, Jake and Mike break down the win over the Dolphins and look ahead to London.
Victory Thursday - 8:00
McDermott vs. the Phins - 14:00
Week 5 Preview - 28:00
Receipts from national media - 36:00
Bills/Jaguars preview - 41:00
Follow us @paythebillspod2023-10-061h 00
What's Next with Eric WoodEp 204 - Just Getting Started with Christian GaddisChristian Gaddis is a former NFL Center that played four years in the league, including with the Buffalo Bills in 2007. Today, Christian is an NFL Uniform Enforcer and the Director of Forge Buffalo at 43North.
43North is a Buffalo based startup accelerator with the goal of economic development. Since 2014, 43North companies have created more than 1,000 jobs in Western New York.
Today on the show, Eric and Christian talk some ball, discuss the most common uniform violations in the NFL and unveil details about the investment company that's changing lives. Other topics include:
(1:30-4:00...2023-10-0425 min
LatitudeMore Than a Logo: How Brand Identity Sets You ApartJohn B Johnson, Identity Architect, discusses how to optimize your brand identity to directly benefit your marketing efforts, product development, and more. Listen to John's tips on why your branding needs to be more than a logo, and how a small studio helped 43North Y7 Portfolio Company, ShearShare!
RESOURCES
Click here for full show notes
John’s Instagram: @johnbcreating
a small studio Instagram: @asmallstudioco
a small studio website: asmallstudio.com
2023-08-2836 min
r-House Radio Show8/26 Radio Show: William MaggioOn this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes William Maggio, managing partner at Lorraine Capital, and early founder of 43 North. Together, Peter and William discuss the the formation of the 43North Foundation, the impact of 43 North on the area's economic ecosystem, and how the organization's initiatives have contributed to telling the success stories of the Buffalo and Western New York region. 2023-08-2846 min
Venture DailyBloated Accelerator Market, IPO Pause, GPT-4 to Moderate ContentFeatured Guests: Oksana Malysheva, co-founder & managing partner, Sputnik ATX | Dominic Costanzo, vice president of portfolio, 43North
Accelerators have doubled in the last decade and accelerator-backed startups have quadrupled, but is it too much too fast? IPOs have paused amid the stock market downturn, and OpenAI’s GPT-4 could replace content moderation jobs in the near future.2023-08-1610 min
Latitude4 Ways to Kill Your StartupBrett Brohl, Managing Partner at Bread and Butter Ventures, joins Cindy Sideris, Sr. Platform Manager at 43North, to discuss four mistakes founders can make when scaling their startup.
RESOURCES
Apply: 43North Accelerator Program
Website: Bread & Butter Ventures
Open Office Hours: Book Here
Twitter: @brettbrohl
LinkedIn: Brett Brohl
YouTube: Brett’s Brain
2023-07-2425 min
Building With Buyers: Startup Marketing and Growth Fueled By Customers158 - BONUS Customer Conversation (Tyler Wells, CTO and Co-Founder at Propel)Sprinkling in another customer conversation (love doing these) I asked Tyler Wells (CTO and Co-Founder at Propel) to join me on the show so we could talk about what they're building, what stage they're at, the value they've gotten from working with me as their fractional head of marketing, and how they're ramping their marketing efforts.
Tyler is also the host of the podcast "Data Chaos!" so check that out.
About Propel:
Founded in 2021
Funding: Seed ($4.6M)
Description: 99% of product dev teams waste their time and money when they plan, build and support customer d...2023-06-2322 min
LatitudeInnovation Across Borders with Twipes43North sits down with Twipes (Y8) co-founders, AL Borz and Elle McIntosh. Twipes moved from London, UK to Buffalo, NY in 2023 to join 43North’s Y8 cohort and to expand their sustainable business in the United States.
RESOURCES
Apply: 43North Accelerator Program
Website: Twipes.com
Instagram: @twipesuk
Twitter: @twipesuk
TikTok: @twipesuk
LinkedIn: Ellenor McIntosh, Alborz Bozorgi
2023-06-2131 minBuilding With Buyers: Startup Marketing and Growth Fueled By Customers157 - How LASSO Makes Time For Play While Driving Revenue (Drew Brucker, VP of Growth at LASSO)Happy Juneteenth to all my listeners!
Drew Brucker (VP of Growth at LASSO, first marketing hire) has been a longtime listener of the podcast and he's one of the people that's given me some great feedback about the show. I decided to invite him on to talk about what he's been building, creative marketing plays, and more.
Prior to LASSO, Drew was the first marketing hire at Fullsteam (a tech payments company) and prior to that he was Head of Brand and Digital at Rubicon (had a successful unicorn exit).
About LASSO:
...2023-06-1928 minBuilding With Buyers: Startup Marketing and Growth Fueled By Customers156 - Gong's Marketing Evolution From Early Stage To Unicorn (Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong)Udi Ledergor is Chief Evangelist at Gong. He went from marketer #1 to Gong's Chief Marketing Officer and has been there for over 6 years. Udi led the creation of the Revenue Intelligence category, and led the company from zero to hundreds of millions in revenue. He's a 5X marketing leader in B2B startups AND he's also really good at playing the piano.
About Gong:
Founded in 2015, based out of SF, 1300+ people
Funding: $583M total
Hit unicorn status August 2020
Description: The revenue intelligence platform. Gong unlocks reality to help people a...2023-06-1250 minBuilding With Buyers: Startup Marketing and Growth Fueled By Customers155 - Anna SOLO episode on productizing my knowledge to help early stage startups (MaaS)I’ve cracked the nut on exactly what early stage startups need help with from a marketing and business perspective, and I wanted to share it with you in this episode. I built a systematic approach, and what’s cool is I can use the system I’ve built over and over in many different contexts.
For example:
client work
GrowthMentor calls
friend calls
VC calls
accelerator workshops
EdTech GTM bootcamp sessions
high school presentations (yep, I’ve done this a couple times too)
I always wanted to “productize” my knowledge. So now I’ve got a product...2023-06-0526 minBuilding With Buyers: Startup Marketing and Growth Fueled By Customers154 - To Push Into Creativity, Remove Constraints That Drag You Down (Chris Walker, Founder and CEO at Refine Labs)Happy Memorial Day!!!
I asked Chris Walker to join me for a second round on the show. Last time he was on was Episode 35 (called “Over-prioritizing sales is your SaaS startup’s biggest mistake”) and that was also a really good one. Towards the end of the episode, Chris has some great questions for me to answer.
Chris is Founder and CEO at Refine Labs. Prior, Chris was the Dir. of Mktg at Eversound, a wellness startup. And prior to that he was at Vapotherm, a global medtech startup that IPO’d in 2018. He's got 128k follow...2023-05-2942 minBuilding With Buyers: Startup Marketing and Growth Fueled By Customers153 - How Superhuman Is Changing Habits Using Part PLG & Part Sales (Sei Suriyakumar, Head of Marketing at Superhuman)There's been a lot of buzz around PLG vs. Sales-led GTM models. Companies that started with one GTM method are exploring others. So I thought this conversation would be super interesting for many as they're thinking about a more blended approach.
Sei Suriyakumar is Head of Marketing at Superhuman. Prior, Sei was Director of Product Marketing at Dropbox and prior to that he held marketing leadership positions at HelloSign (acquired by Dropbox).
About Superhuman:
Founded 2015
100+ people
Funding: Series C ($108M total)
Description: Superhuman is the fastest email experience ever made. Customers fly through their...2023-05-2226 min
LatitudeEmerging Tech Ecosystems with Dom CostanzoDominic Costanzo relocated from Richmond, VA to Buffalo, NY to contribute to the growth of Buffalo’s Startup Ecosystem. In this episode, Dom sits down with Cindy Sideris to discuss the qualities of successful emerging tech ecosystems in mid-sized cities.
2023-05-0819 min
LatitudeThe Key to to a Successful Co-Founder RelationshipShearShare co-founders Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell are married co-founders who have found success in both business and their relationship. From moving their business to Buffalo, NY, to writing best-selling books, we dive deep into their secrets for making it all work at the Latitude podcast with 43North.
RESOURCES
Show Notes: The Key to a Successful Co-Founder Relationship
Apply: 43North Accelerator Program
Website: ShearShare
ShearShare App: Download the App
Instagram: @ShearShare
Twitter: @ShearShare
TikTok: @ShearShare
Books: Mentored by Failure, T...2023-04-1226 min
LatitudeLatitude TrailerPresented by 43North, we dive deep into conversations with founders, CEOs, and venture capitalists who are building Buffalo’s thriving startup and tech ecosystem. If you’re an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or someone who just loves all things business, these conversations are your secret sauce to success. This is Latitude with 43North.
2023-04-1000 min
Starting Small43North: Colleen HeidingerThank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Colleen Heidinger of 43North, a startup accelerator and incubator that hosts an annual startup competition, investing $5M per year to attract and retain high-growth companies.
Make sure to check out 43North at: https://www.43north.org/
Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/
Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup
Follow Starting Small:
Instagram: https://www.in...2023-02-1716 min
The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast NetworkMI Rewind: Venture Capital Investing w/ Kevin SiskarKevin Siskar talks about venture capital investing, the types of companies emerging in the venture capital space, how you can shift yourself to have a growth mindset, and more!Kevin Siskar is the Vice President of Portfolio & Selection at 43North, where he has built a portfolio of over 150 early-stage technology startup companies.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro02:01 - What types of companies 43North looks to invest in.07:29 - What types of industries are currently most exciting from Kevin’s point of view?11...2023-02-0350 min
Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)M&T Bank CIO Michael Wisler on Driving an Engineering Culture with a Build Mentality738: Michael Wisler, Chief Information Officer of M&T Bank, discusses the cultural shift that was necessary at the company to drive forward its digital transformation. He covers the way technology is structured at the bank, how he has built his team, and where he focused his modernization efforts. As a part of this modernization, Mike talks about the talent part of the transition and moving towards an engineering culture with a build mindset. He also talks about his involvement with startup accelerator 43North, the experience he gained at Capital One, and the learnings he brought to M&T. Finally, he...2023-02-0237 min
Becoming PowHERHouseEpisode 12: Listening to Life’s Signals For Epic Growth with Christine E.B. HowardIn this episode Nicholle is joined by another inspiring, badass PowHERhouse entrepreneur, Christine E.B. Howard. Founder and CEO of E.B. Howard Consulting, she wasn’t always a business owner. Christine shares her story of getting laid off from her job in 2013 to finally making the jump of starting her own business (and being her own boss!). Hear Christine’s journey of discovering her identity, her fight with cancer, and the moments in her life that were the catalyst needed for big change and ultimately growth in her business!
In this conversation, Nicholle & Christine discuss:
The...2022-12-0146 min
Iconic Conversations with Tanaka TavaE10: Lauren Washington - Founder of FundrLauren is the cofounder and CEO of Fundr, a platform that uses data and AI to empower decision making in seed investing.
Prior to this, Lauren cofounded Black Women Talk Tech, the largest membership organization and only conference for black women founders and KeepUp, an automated social listening platform. Her companies have won multiple awards including 43North, the Advanced Imaging Society’s Distinguished Leadership Award and the Austin Inno Fire Award. She has been featured in The New York Times, TechCrunch, Elle, Inc and Fortune and has been listed as a top entrepreneur in CIO Magazine, Essence Ma...2022-10-0851 min
offsznSelf Sabotage In the final episode of season one, we tie together all the themes we’ve talked about in previous episodes as we explore self-sabotage. We’re all guilty of it, and a lot of the time we don’t even know we’re doing it, so why is it so easy to get in our own way? We talk about the things we each do to self sabotage and how we’re working to get better at it. Let’s get to work.2022-08-1657 minoffsznTriggersIn today’s episode, we talk about triggers. Triggers are everywhere; and as we explore in this conversation, the way we respond can be influenced by our mood, environment or our state of mind. While triggers don’t ever go away, the work we do to understand why we feel triggered and the true source of the pain can help us deal with them in a healthy way. Let’s get to work.2022-07-2747 min
Ask a Better QuestionHow does Mindfulness impact Entrepreneurship?Colleen Heidinger is a proud champion of Buffalo and the President of 43North, a startup accelerator and incubator based here in Buffalo, NY. She is also the owner of a yoga studio, Space on Seneca and a yoga instructor. Here are some of the highlights of our conversation and links to check out!- What is THE most important question for entrepreneurs to ask?- What is a key to problem solving?- What results from 'time on the yoga mat'?- What are you willing to 'eat, breathe, sleep'?2022-07-2633 minoffsznHabits, Priorities and Values In today’s episode, we talk the relationship between habits, priorities and values. As the city started to open up, the three of us were curious about the habits we formed during lockdown, how to stay on track with endless distractions at our disposal, and how our values and priorities ultimately determine the habits we keep and the ones we don’t. Let’s get to work.2022-07-0652 min
Bell Ringer (Buffalo Podcast)Courtney & Dr. Tye Caldwell, on ShearShare in BuffaloShearShare - a beauty industry startup - recently relocated to Buffalo after winning the 43North competition. Cofounders Courtney and Dr. Tye Caldwell join the Bell Ringer podcast to discuss their move to Buffalo, welcome since arriving, growth plans for the company, and so much more.
2022-06-2919 minoffsznEscapismIn this episode we talk about escapism, whether it's physically leaving a place or a mental diversion, each of us has had to learn through our own experiences, there's no distance big enough or distraction strong enough to avoid facing life. The truth is, we bring ourselves with us wherever we go. So taking time to sit in the discomfort is what this conversation is all about.2022-06-2158 minoffsznHow We Give and Receive LoveIn this episode we explore the concepts of giving and receiving love and the role that love languages play in both scenarios. Each of our experiences in love made this an honest and reflective conversation that we hope helps you think about the roles different kinds of love play in your life.2022-06-071h 04
My Startup Podcastएडटेक स्टार्टअप एडसारथी,मेंटरशिप प्लेटफॉर्म सीड फंड जुटाता है। EdSARRTHI, जो UPSC CSE जैसी प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं के लिए मेंटरशिप प्रदान करता है। स्टार्टअप ने अपना सीड फंड एंजेल इन्वेस्टर्स के एक समूह स जुटाया है।जब ओहलोकल के संस्थापक और सीईओ देवाशीष गोयल अपने उद्यम के लिए उत्पाद और व्यवसाय के विकास के साथ संघर्ष कर रहे थे, तो उन्होंने पेडलस्टार्ट-- स्टार्टअप एक्सेलेरेटर और संस्थापकों के सामुदायिक मंच की ओर रुख किया।इंफोसिस के सह-संस्थापक एनआर नारायण मूर्ति ने कहा कि स्टार्टअप के सीईओ बाजार के अवसरों को कम करके आंक सकते हैं।भारत के अग्रणी स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक में से एक सूर्योदय स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक ने आज Mobisafar के साथ भारत भर में Mobisafar के सभी फ्रैंचाइजी और बिजनेस कॉरेस्पोंडेंट नेटवर्क के माध्यम से बैंकिंग सेवाएं प्रदान करने के लिए अपनी साझेदारी की घोषणा कीगॉव कैथी होचुल ने गुरुवार को घोषणा की कि 43North के आठवें वर्ष के लिए आवेदन स्वीकार किए जा रहे हैं, राज्य द्वारा वित्त पोषित त्वरक जो बफ़ेलो में अपने व्यवसाय को विकसित करने के लिए विश्व स्तरीय उद्यमियों को आकर्षित करने के लिए सालाना $ 5 मिलियन का निवेश करता है।बॉश ग्रुप स्टार्टअप्स में निवेश करने के लिए नए €250m फंड के साथ मौजूदा कारोबारी साल के लिए अपनी वेंचर कैपिटल फंडिंग जुटा रहा है।दो स्टार्टअप, एक अक्षय श्रीवास्तव द्वारा स्थापित और दूसरा उनकी बहन काजल द्वारा, शुक्रवार को यहां इंदिरा गांधी प्रतिष्ठान में आयोजित तीसरे ग्राउंड-ब्रेकिंग समारोह में लोगों का ध्यान आकर्षित किया।विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस 2022 को प्रमुख विशेषज्ञों के साथ चिह्नित करने के लिए दिल्ली स्थित स्टार्टअपमॉरिसविले में स्थित एक साइबर सुरक्षा स्टार्टअप ने गुरुवार को घोषणा की कि उसने $ 70 मिलियन का फंडिंग राउंड बंद कर दिया है और $ 1 बिलियन से अधिक का अनुमानित कुल मूल्यांकन हासिल किया है।आइकॉन इन्वेस्टमेंट्स स्टार्टअप नर्सरी फंड II (सन फंड II) में एंकर निवेशक के रूप में $1.5 मिलियन आवंटित करेगा। यह सन फंड I में उनके एंकर आवंटन का अनुसरण करता है।2022-06-0403 minoffsznThe Narratives We Tell Ourselves In this episode we explore the feeling of being stuck and how it affects the narratives and stories we tell ourselves. Whether it's a constant feeling or a plateau, we share moments where each of us couldn't shake the feeling of being stuck or how we get in our own way. We hope that our conversation inspires you to look at the narratives you're telling yourself and gets you thinking about how you can flip the script.2022-05-241h 00offsznThe Role of Attachment in Our EverydayIn this episode we explore attachment theory. Attachment is a truly human experience and we hope that by sharing our stories you will feel empowered to reflect on the role attachment plays in your life.2022-05-161h 12
Bell Ringer (Buffalo Podcast)Rebecca Brady, on growing Top Seedz in BuffaloRebecca Brady, founder of Top Seedz, joins our 100th episode of Bell Ringer to discuss the company's origin story, going through the 43North process, growth plans in Buffalo, workforce pipelines, and more.
In celebration of our 100th episode of Bell Ringer, we want to thank every guest that has been so gracious with their time when joining the show and our listeners for tuning in to learn about all the amazing things happening in Buffalo Niagara.
2022-05-1019 minoffsznCreating Offszn - An Inside Look at Our Creative ProcessWelcome to the first episode of the offszn podcast.In this episode, we invite you into the creative process of offszn. It took us about a year from our initial conversations to producing the actual podcast and we learned a lot in the process. With ups and downs along the way, we thought sharing this experience would be a great way to kick off this season.Welcome to the offszn.2022-04-2432 min
Ambition Today, Startup Stories with Kevin SiskarHow Jordan Levy Left His Mark On The Venture Capital Industry In the fall we sat down with one of the godfathers of Venture Capital, Jordan Levy, who shares his very inspiring founder story and how that led to his career as an investor. Jordan co-founded Software Distribution Services which was acquired by Ingram Micro, before going on to be a Partner on the early-stage investing team at SoftBank Capital (SBNY) for 16 years. Jordan has served on the boards of BuzzFeed, TalkSpace, Work Market, ACV Auctions, and many others. Using his upbringing and religion to pay it forward (Tzedakah) to the community that he grew up...2022-03-0546 min
Minding Your Business with Jodi-TatianaEpisode 158: Meet Bounce Imaging ceo Francisco Aguilar (NY/PA USA)Bounce Imaging develops throwable cameras and sensors for first responders/military and best-in-class real-time omni directional image stitching algorithms. http://www.bounceimaging.com/#tech #technology #camera #cam #innovation #360 #360camera #360recording #360video #video #videocamera #360view #360views #stability #stabilization #alldirections #replay #horizontal #vertical #safety #roomclearing #spaceclearing #multiuse #surveillancecamera #k9camera #trainingsystem #tactical #tacticalgear #determined #standout #strategy #entrepreneurs #smallbusiness #businessstrategy #podcast #pandemic #covid19 #innovators #mindingyourbusiness #thankyou https://youtu.be/GJaLWynuV0IFollow Bounce Imaginghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bounceimaging/https://twitter.com/BounceImaginghttps://www.facebook.com/BounceImaging/https://www.instagram.com...2022-02-0958 min
The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast NetworkMI123: Venture Capital Investing w/ Kevin SiskarIN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
02:01 - What types of companies 43North looks to invest in.
07:29 - What types of industries are currently most exciting from Kevin’s point of view.
11:16 - How studying human behavior can help you as an investor.
21:42 - The differences between working at a large corporation and working at a smaller company.
42:13 - How luck has played into the companies that Kevin has worked with.
And much, much more!
*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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Startup RenegadesUsing AI to Remove Race and Gender Bias in Investing with Lauren Washington, Co-Founder and CEO of FundrLauren Washington is the co-founder and CEO of Fundr, a platform that automates and removes bias from seed investing by creating portfolios of AI-vetted startups. This is Lauren’s third venture in the startup world, her others including Black Women Talk Tech, the largest membership organization and only conference for black women founders, and KeepUp, an automated social listening platform.Lauren’s companies have won multiple awards including 43North and the Advanced Imaging Society’s Distinguished Leadership Award. She has been featured in The New York Times, TechCrunch, Elle, Inc and Black Enterprise and has been listed as a t...2021-12-0732 min
The 10th House Podcast by Female Founder CollectiveThe Art of Knowing Your Worth & Advocating for Change Panel with Claire Wasserman, Lauren Washington, & Zanade MannJoin Claire Wasserman - Founder & Author of Ladies Get Paid, Lauren Washington - Cofounder and CRO Fundr, and Zanade - Founder The Black Women's Business Collective for actionable takeaways.
You will leave this event with the tools you need to never accept less than what you're worth!
WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY
Learn Why Talking About Worth Or Equality Make Us Feel Ashamed Or Awkward & How to Remove that Shame
Find the Courage to Be Your Own Advocate
Advice On How To Advocate For Your Own Worth
How To Change The Narrative Of Internal Thoughts, Em...2021-11-301h 00
Ambition Today, Startup Stories with Kevin SiskarScott Wayman's Plan for Kangarootime to Support the $648 Billion Care Economy Scott Wayman's shares his epically inspiring founder story. His passion for Kangarootime is next level and the company is currently focused on winning the childcare management software space for daycares and preschools. With plans to expand to the larger “care economy” which includes not only early education & childcare but also elder & senior care. A $648B TAM in the U.S. Alone according to Melinda Gate's Pivotal Ventures. The Kangarootime team brilliantly positioned themselves throughout COVID19 as leaders in the space, by taking time to host educational sessions about how their customers can best adapt their centers, as well...2021-10-0556 min
upsideJack Greco of Buffalo Bridge // the co-founder of Buffalo’s first unicorn on giving back to build the ecosystem [CC079]Interview Begins : 7:37Debrief: 45:43Jack Greco is the co-founder of ACV auctions.ACV auctions is an online marketplace for used cars. As of November 2019, the company was valued at more than $1.5 billion.Jack has built a reputation for supporting other founders in the Buffalo area as one of the most active angels and advisors in the region. He created Buffalo Bridge, a weekly curation of resources, opinions and insights from Western New York startup founders. Long Live Buffalo....2021-07-1450 min
Bell Ringer (Buffalo Podcast)Colleen Heidinger, on 43North43North, the Shark Tank-style startup pitch competition awarding $5 million to winners, is back bringing new companies and innovations to Buffalo. We chat with President Colleen Heidinger about the competition and the organization's move to Seneca One Tower.
2021-06-0218 min
Convenience MattersMaking Electric Vehicle Charging More ConvenientThe U.S. charging infrastructure is ramping up to keep up with EV owner demand. This innovative solution put charging in the hands of car owners...conveniently, of course. Related Links: Spark Charge Fuels Institute EV Market Regulatory Report Carpool Chats Episode #23: Charging on the Run Hosted by: Donovan Woods, Director of Operations, Fuels Institute and Jeff Lenard, VP Strategic Industry Initiatives, NACS About our Guest: Joshua Aviv, Founder/CEO, SparkCharge Joshua is a certified Data Scientist and the Founder & CEO of SparkCharge...2021-05-1728 minBigger Than Us#135 Joshua Aviv, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of SparkChargeJoshua is a certified Data Scientist and the Founder & CEO of SparkCharge. His experience in entrepreneurship and startups spans over 6 years and he is a dynamic figure in the cleantech community. Joshua is also the most recent winner of the world’s largest pitch competition, 43North. Joshua holds a B.A. in Economics and a Masters Degree in Information Management and Data Science from Syracuse University.
https://www.sparkcharge.io/
https://nexuspmg.com/2021-02-1629 min
WNY EntrepreneurFixing Hearts to Fixing Problems in Business - Irfan KhanIrfan Khan is a cardiologist turned entrepreneur. He's the founder and CEO of Circuit Clinical, a 43North winning company that aims to make it easier for all of us to find, understand and choose clinical research as a care option. He's a Clarence dad of 3 teenagers, serves as a Trustee at Nardin, and is married to a very patient radiologist. He likes to read voraciously when he isn't busy transforming clinical research or ferrying his kids around.2021-02-0830 min
Beyond The StudioEpisode 6: Thriving Through Her ArtAitina Fareed-Cooke
Bio
Aitina Fareed-Cooke was told at a young age that she would be a “failure to thrive” as a result of her biological mother's addiction to drugs. At 14 months old her and her 2 siblings were placed into foster care and diagnosed as “Emotionally Handicapped”. When Aitina was three years old she and her sibling lost their mother due to a drug overdose. Though the odds were against her she managed to strive due to her adoptive mother's efforts in keeping her involved in extracurricular activities, community arts programs which introduced her to photography, film, an...2021-01-0458 min
Green Living with TeeWhat are microgreens, and why are they so beneficial for your health with Lisa and Justin Brocato with Rooted LocallyLisa and Justin will explain why microgreens are so beneficial, delicious, and are great for your health. In 2016 after being inspired by the local food movement Lisa and Justin started their family-run business with only $500 out-of-pocket. That year they had only 1 rack with 3 lights set up in their dining room and sold at one farmer's market every Saturday. In 2018 they were one of 27 businesses selected by Ignite Buffalo and 43North to receive a grant of $25,000. Those dollars allowed them to expand their operations significantly, while also giving Justin the opportunity to leave his 9-to-5 job fo...2020-09-2620 min
Founders UnfoundSu Sanni DollarideOUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EPISODE:VertueLaba nonprofit fighting climate change by providing funding and holistic entrepreneurial support to cleantech startups.This September their annual summit, Fuel 2020, is going digital, spanning over two weeks with short events every day.At Fuel 2020 you'll connect with future-focused entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and more.Founders Unfound listeners: Use the code FOUNDERSFRIEND for 20% off your ticket.Learn more at 2020fuel.orgThe PlugCheck it out at tpinsights.com ; Use code UNFOUND to save $10 on our annual s...2020-08-2752 min
Bell Ringer (Buffalo Podcast)It's happening hereAlex Gress of 43North and past winner Liz Tsai of HiOperator talk about the big startup competition returning on October 30. Get your free tickets today, before they're all out.
2019-10-1624 minWNY EntrepreneurSlowly becoming who you were meant to be - Janna Willoughby-Lohr Janna Willoughby-Lohr is the owner & artist behind Papercraft Miracles--an eco-friendly handmade paper company. All of their products are fully customizable and each piece is handmade one piece at a time at their solar-powered studio in Buffalo, NY.
Their solar-powered studio in Buffalo, NY.
More recently, Janna is on the board of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Buffalo Niagara Chapter and is the chair of the membership committee. In July 2018, her business won a $25,000 small business Ignite Buffalo grant through a partnership between 43North and Facebook. Since then, she has been busier than ever and hired...2019-06-1930 min
Talking Cities with Matt Enstice And FriendsThe Future of WorkProduct Specialist may be the title on Pablo Pinto's business card, but his impact extends far beyond his role at tech startup and 43North winner, TARA.ai. Car-less since 2012, Pablo credits Buffalo as a great place for cyclists, and believes cities should stop thinking about streets in terms of vehicles, but rather people. A holistic thinker with a passion for giving back, he talks about his travels across the globe, spending time in New York City, Boston, Ecuador, South Korea, Silicon Valley, Albany, NY, and Buffalo, NY, and the major ways he's seen technology transform cities and the future...2019-02-0530 min
Step Out Buffalo PodcastOct 3 - 7 Best Things to Do This WeekendOur picks for this week/weekend... drum roll plz... 43North Finals, Taps & Apps, A Night at the Asylum with Syfy's Ghost Hunters Steve and Tango, Allentown Fall Festival, City Murals by Bike Tour, Spirits with the Spirits, Halloween Festival at the Buffalo Central Terminal, and Ellicottville Fall Festival.2018-10-0319 min
Women of GolfWOG - Marta Sanz Barrio - Symetra Tour + Colleen E. Heidinger - VP at 43 NorthWelcome to the Women of Golf Show! This week Cindy & Ted welcome to the show Symetra Tour Player - Marta Sanz Barrio winner of the Symetra Tour's - FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship More on Marta: Marta from (Madrid, Spain) began the final round of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship on Sunday at Battle Creek Country Club trailing 36-hole leader Silvia Cavalleri by two shots. She erased that deficit with a 7-under par 65 performance to finish at 13-under overall and step into the winner's circle for the first time in her Symetra Tour career. Following the victory, Sanz Barrio climbed 43 spots...2018-08-2157 min
Talking Cities with Matt Enstice And FriendsDairy & Data: A Dynamic DiscoveryIn this episode, Matt sits down with Bethany Deshpande, CEO and Co-Founder of SomaDetect, 2017 43North $1M winner. They discuss cows, the new wave of tech in farming, and life for Bethany growing up in Ontario. Bethany discusses the importance of data, consumer-focused design, and how her father discovered SomaDetect's technology almost by accident.2018-08-0125 min
Talking Cities with Matt Enstice And FriendsThe Future of Medicine Matt talks with Bill Maggio, a health care, medical diagnostics, and business development executive from Buffalo, New York. They talk about the Jacobs Institute’s recently released landmark report on The Future of Medicine, and the role of health care systems in transforming how care is delivered. Bill highlights his role as an investor as well as a leader in the local start-up community as past chair of 43North business competition to spur economic development in Buffalo. They touch on his lifelong love of music as a classically-trained pianist as well as the impact rowing has had on his li...2018-01-1724 min
Create Your Life SeriesCYLS 085: Efficient, Organized and Resilient + $250,000 with Lauren WashingtonAbout our Guest:
Lauren Washington co-founded KeepUp in 2014 and as CEO is focused on the long-term vision and strategy of the company. She co-founded Black Women Talk Tech in 2017 to help black women create billion-dollar tech companies. Ms. Washington received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in Journalism and Mass Communication and her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management with majors in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Marketing, and Finance.
Episode Summary:
Lauren talks with us about her app, KeepUp, and being selected out of 7,000 ot...2017-11-0339 min
Cultivating StartupsEp 22: Hot DesQ: Helping Startups Grow in Queensland, Australia with Murray Love and Paul MartynHot DesQ is a program run by the government of Queensland in Australia through its Advance Queensland initiative to bring startups from around the world to Queensland and get them engaged with the local startup community. Through the program, startups receive $50,000-$100,000 in funding plus space at a coworking site in Queensland of their choice for six months. In return, startups agree to participate in local startup activities and build connections with companies in Queensland, while passing along some of their experience in growing a startup and building startup communities.
This week we talk to Murray Love, CEO of Waterloo-based...2017-10-2600 min
The #AskGaryVee PodcastAll Things Startup: 43North, Pitching, Investing & Scaling Your Company | #AskGaryVee Episode 197#QOTD: Tell me your startup story.
#TIMESTAMPS:
5:15: How does a startup know when to add staff? What positions are most critical to line up first?
8:03: What are 2 or 3 things that makes one pitch stand out from all the other ones?
11:25: Ideas alone can only get you so far, but once you've gotten off the ground, what does an investor need to see to invest in a startup?
13:19: For an early stage startup that just received 500K, 600K or 1 million dollars in capital, what are the critical things they should be looking to address?
16:19: When assessing the scalability of a company...2016-04-0623 min
The GaryVee Audio ExperienceAll Things Startup: 43North, Pitching, Investing & Scaling Your Company | #AskGaryVee Episode 197► Subscribe to Gary's Channel Here - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...
#QOTD: Tell me your startup story.
#LINKS:
Contest Info Link: http://www.43north.org/competition/
Video submissions: Painless1099 - https://painless1099.com/Plum - http://plum.io/Energy Intelligence - http://energyintel.us/2016-04-0623 min
The GaryVee Audio ExperienceAll Things Startup: 43North, Pitching, Investing & Scaling Your Company | #AskGaryVee Episode 197► Subscribe to Gary's Channel Here - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...
#QOTD: Tell me your startup story.
#LINKS:
Contest Info Link: http://www.43north.org/competition/
Video submissions: Painless1099 - https://painless1099.com/Plum - http://plum.io/Energy Intelligence - http://energyintel.us/2016-04-0623 min
Guys Telling Stories PodcastJohn GaviganDirecting the $5 Million Startup Competition. John Gavigan is Executive Director of 43North. He tells stories about his childhood candy stand, the growth and sale of his own successful business, and the importance of asking for help. John also talks about 43North and the organization's exciting future.
Theme music written and performed by Eric Hutchinson.2016-03-0841 min