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February 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

UVC and Upstate Capital invite you to join us for a night to celebrate Building the Future: Upstate Founders Fête in Buffalo on February 5, 2025. This evening will bring together 150-200 high-growth business founders, investors, and community leaders to celebrate collective achievements, showcase impactful work, and highlight inspiring stories from our programs. ​

​The evening will feature a silent auction, with proceeds supporting two transformative initiatives:

  • ​​UVC’s Community Advocates: Regional connectors who strengthen the startup ecosystem.
  • ​​Upstate Capital’s NY Business Plan Competition: Empowering the next generation of innovators.

​Dress Code: Festive Cocktail

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Cocktail hour and silent auction

6:00 PM: Welcome Remarks: Noa Simons, CEO of Upstate Capital & Olivia Goldstein, CEO of UVC

6:05 PM: Stories from UVC Founder Network & Upstate Capital’s NYBPC

6:15 PM: Remarks from our Sponsors

6:30 PM: Dinner

7:15 PM: Fireside Chat with Alice F. Jacobs, Moderated by Jack Greco on Scaling Good: How Innovation Amplifies Philanthropy

8:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Close Silent Auction

 

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Date:
February 5
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm