June 10, 2024
Offerwell Raises $1MM; Kyklo Acquired by Epicor
Offerwell raises $1MM in pre-seed from local investors to transform Buffalo real estate. Kyklo, founded in 2014, acquired by Epicor after raising $8.5MM in VC.
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 - Arpita Patel (404 Link Removed)
Arpita Patel (404 Link Removed) has a long history with legendary startups like Slack, Salesforce, DocuSign, and BlackBerry before starting her her current roles with ComprehendPT and Chai Culture. A fun fact about Arpita is that she loves to travel! Arpita has explored 5 of 7 continents, visited 20 counties, and lived in 3 different countries too. Arpita's has an entrepreneurial passion for developing intuitive and impactful apps as well as a love of chai. With over 15 years of experience as a software engineer, you can find Arpita at Buffalo Open Coffee Club (powered by BootSector!).
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 11 at Seneca One | 7:30-9:00AM
Retool '24 | NextCorps (404 Link Removed)
June 11 at Chautauqua Harbor Hotel | 8:00AM-4:30PM
The One-Page Business Plan: Kickstart Your Launch | SCORE (404 Link Removed)
June 11 at Online | 1:00-2:00PM
Walk-In Legal Clinic | WNY Law Center June 12 at 1901 Main St., Buffalo, NY | 10:00-11:45AM
Go Where You're Celebrated | Bank of America & 43North
June 12 at Northland Workforce Training Center | 10:30AM-12:30PM
Business and Networking Event | TechRochester (404 Link Removed)
June 12 at 321 State Street, Rochester, NY | 5:30-7:30PM
How to Start a Business That Lasts - 3 Important Business Lessons | SCORE (404 Link Removed)
June 13 at Online | 1:00-2:00PM
Pitch-In Rochester | Startup Grind
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June 13 at 260 E. Main St., Rochester, NY | 5:30-8:00PM
Women in Technology Roundtable | CoPivot
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June 14 at Emerge (412 Linden Ave., Rochester, NY) | 9:00AM-12:00PM
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Buffalo trio uses technology to change real estate | Buffalo News
Offerwell received $1MM in a pre-seed funding from local investors
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Father's Day Musings
To all the fathers out there - Happy Father's Day. At the intersection of kids and startups, I give to you this classic essay from Y Combinator founder Paul Graham →
I quite like the end where Paul asks some deep questions. Paraphrasing a bit, what kind of wimpy ambition do you have if it won't survive difficulty and competition for your attention?
From Paul's perspective at least, the challenge was daunting, but well worth the experience. So to all you startup founders that are fathers too - work, like love, finds a way. Enjoy your weekend. You earned it.
Jordan Walbesser Executive Director, BootSector