June 3, 2024
Launch NY Invests $175k Each in Three WNY Startups
Launch NY invests $175k each in Caretech Human, TelosAir, and Edenesque across Rochester, Ithaca, and Buffalo. Max Irwin featured; 43North deadline June 7.
Here's what's happening in the WNY Startup Community, brought to you by BootSector.
BootSector wants to make WNY the best community for startups in America. To do this, BootSector provides startup infrastructure, events, and places to connect in order to amplify the impact of WNY's startup leaders.
In 2024, we're featuring 24 individuals in WNY who make WNY a better community for startups. This feature is one small way we can say "thank you" to the volunteers that make an impact. Reach out and get connected!
This Week's Feature - Max Irwin (404 Link Removed)
Max Irwin (404 Link Removed)is the founder of MAX.IOand organizer of the Flower City AIsymposium. Max has 24 years of experience helping companies build SaaS products and he is a contributing author to the book "AI Powered Search." You can catch Max Irwin at RocGrowth →or Startup Grind (both powered by BootSector!) Max also teaches AI literacy lectures for adult education courses at various local libraries.
These features are compiled by Jess Kent. If you'd like to nominate a leader, please contact her on Slack or via email: JessicaRachelKent@gmail.com https://www.716coffee.club/
Powered by BootSector June 4 at Seneca One | 7:30-9:00AM
Application Q&A Webinar | 43North
June 4 at Online | 11:00AM-Noon
Defense and Government Contracting Roundtable Series: FTZ, ITAR and EAR | APEX Accelerator (404 Link Removed)
June 6 at 1200 Brooks Ave, Rochester, NY 14624, USA | 10:00-11:00AM
First Thursday Creative Collisions | RocGrowth Powered by BootSector
June 6 at 60 Adventure Pl., Rochester, NY 14607 | 5:30-7:30PM
Virtual game developer hangout | Buffalo Game Space
June 6 at Online | 7:00-9:00PM
Check out BootSector's community calendars for more events - now on Google and Luma! BootSector's Community Calendar - Google BootSector's Community Calendar - Luma
Any startup events that we're missing? Tell us at news@joinbootsector.com https://43north.org/founders/program/
Amount: $1MM
Deadline: June 7, 2024 Requirements: Winners must provide 43North with 5% equity in your company in the form of a warrant. Winners must also agree to locate your CEO and 50% of your staff in Buffalo for at least 12 months as well as participate in monthly programming. https://www.goodneighbor.fund/
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: None Requirements: Good Neighbor Fund awards $1,000 micro-grants to ideation-stage founders every quarter in order to inspire and support under-resourced founders to build their dreams. Proudly powered by BootSector!
New Launch NY investments include startups in Rochester, Ithaca and Buffalo
Caretech Human, TelosAir and Edenesque each received $175K investments
Got news you'd like to share? Let us know at news@joinbootsector.com !
Transformation Through Example
There is a transcendent power in example. We change others unconsciously, when we "walk the walk." Transforming WNY into America's best community for startups is going to take work. Much work. And that work requires changes in habits, thoughts, and actions.
This week, lead by example. Be that person who makes connections free of charge for an entrepreneur. Take a risk. Try something new. And support those around you doing the same. Be the community that you want to be in and that community will happen.
Jordan Walbesser Executive Director, BootSector