February 19, 2018
Launch NY Newsletter – February 2018
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Launch NY has Invested Over $900,000 in 23 Upstate NY Startups
Since the Launch NY Seed Fund’s (LNYSF) first investment in Rachel’s Remedy in March 2016, 22 of Upstate NY’s most promising startups have received funding from Launch NY, making the LNYSF the most active seed fund in Upstate NY. Almost half of these investments have included co-investors from inside and outside the region, totaling more than $3.1MM in co- and follow-on investments. The latest additions to the LNYSF portfolio include software, sensor technology, smart wearables, advanced chemical, and food companies. Read more about them in our latest press release. Launch NY President & CEO Named to Power 250 Congratulations to our President & CEO, Marnie LaVigne on being named one of Buffalo Business First’s 2018 Power 250! #LaunchHour TwitterChat: Government Procurement: Making the US Government Your Best Customer Prepare Your Startup to Hire the Right Talent Join Viaduct on March 22nd for their Scaling Your Business: Adding Talent webinar! Increase your startup’s odds of success by learning how to build the right team. This webinar is about helping CEOs and founders avoid critical mistakes when it comes to finding, evaluating, and selecting talent for your company. Register for the free event today! |
February 21, 2018 #LaunchhHour TwitterChat: Government Procurement: Making the US Government Your Best Customer 12:00 – 1:00 PM February 21, 2018 February 22, 2018 March 7, 2018 March 7, 2018 March 22, 2018 |
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Startup Spotlight | |
Creating Strong Remote Teams Through a Digital “Place” Walkabout Workplace is a cutting edge remote work space application startup, headquartered in Buffalo, NY. Walkabout Workplace aims to tackle the common problem “Launch NY has helped us many ways in our successes to date. First, the online resources that Launch NY offers on its site are critical for a new business startup. They have everything you need to get your ideas down in writing, set goals, evaluate markets, and more. Next, Launch NY has supported us with an awesome entrepreneur-in-residence, Manoj Pooleery, who has imparted his wisdom that has helped us fast track our success. Last, but not least, all of the people at Launch NY have been extremely supportive and helpful in introducing us to prospective clients and investors.” – Antoinette Forth, Co-Founder & CEO, Walkabout Workplace Read more about Walkabout Workplace’s entrepreneurial journey on UpstartNY.org.
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#LaunchHour TwitterChat Tips | Launch NY Resources |
LaunchHour TwitterChats are monthly virtual chats featuring important topics for startups and entrepreneurs. Join us monthly to hear from industry experts on our panel. If you missed us you can view our past TwitterChats in our archive and checkout some great tips from previous months below!
January 17, 2018 Q2. How do you identify and engage with potential investors? How do you or how should startups prospect for investors?
Q3. How do you or how should a startup grow your network of potential investors?
View the whole chat on Storify. Join us for our next #LaunchHour TwitterChat, this Wednesday, February, 2018!
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Upstate NY Resource Network Check it out here > Upstate NY Rainforest Canvas Study 5 Business Stages – Where are you? Each stage contains critical deliverables for moving forward. Starting with the Explore stage, see where you are on the path to success. Entrepreneur Toolkit Is Launch NY a fit for you? |
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Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Introduction | |
Meet Don DeLaria | |
Don enjoys giving back by mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs through local incubators and accelerators. He mentored at the ATDC in Atlanta (the oldest incubator in the U.S.) prior to moving to the Buffalo area. He’s also a member of the Western New York Venture Association and Buffalo Angels. He’s especially skilled at the LEAN start-up method and facilitating and implementing LEAN processes to drive enhanced efficiency. Read more about Don and our other EIRs on our website.
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