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LNY & Cornell Make Entrepreneurship Pandemic-Proof First Founders Go Big Investment |Startup Spotlight Upcoming Webinars | TwitterChat Tips Ensuring Pandemic-Proof Entrepreneurial Support Thanks to new federal funding for Launch NY and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement, regional startups, especially those owned by women and/or underrepresented minority groups, will now have 100% virtual access to resources to help them succeed, regardless of future threats like the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More Launch NY Awards First Founders Go Big Investment Launch NY has awarded its first funding through its Founders Go Big (FGB) program for underrepresented founders to Anaghe Atelier, a Buffalo-based men’s clothier and online retailer led by Anthony Boyd and specializing in hand crafted, custom made clothing, including sweat suits, shoes and sneakers. Anaghe Atelier will receive $25,000 from Launch NY’s nonprofit fund. Read More Startup Spotlight

MemoryFox Secures investment from UB’s Buffalo Innovation Seed Fund. Veteran-owned startup, and Launch NY Portfolio Company, MemoryFox, has received a $100,000 investment from the Buffalo Innovation Seed Fund. The company has raised a total of $380,000 in seed funding. Read More ZiZo Launches Software Platform Launch NY portfolio company, Zizo Technologies has officially launched its employee retention software platform and is onboarding customers. Read More Emmily Bowman’s Braid Babes has new funding, new markets and big plans ahead Launch NY Portfolio Company, braidbabes, has closed on $415,000 in pre-seed funding including contributions from Launch NY’s nonprofit and LP funds. Read More

Upcoming Virtual Events Tuesday, June 1st LevelUP- An Event for Hustlers & Entrepreneurs. Wednesday, June 2nd Food for Thought #10: Driving Growth for NYS Manufacturers Wednesday, June 2nd CNYBAC Virtual Series: Insurance for Clinical Trials – Product Liability & Product Recall – How to Reduce Premiums! Wednesday, June 2nd Join 43North for an Announcement and Celebration! Thursday, June 3rd Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Success Stories Tuesday, June 8th Diversity & Inclusion Symposium Tuesday, June 8th Startup Legal Protection – What you need to know! Wednesday, June 9th Grow-NY Information Session Wednesday, June 9th A BRIGHTER FUTURE Climate Tech Innovation Fueled by Diverse Founders Monday, June 14th Grow-NY Information Session Tuesday, June 15th 5 Keys to a Successful Compensation Plan for Your Sales Team Workshop Wednesday, June 16th Leadership Summit Wednesday, June 16th Speaker Series Vistage #2: Make Shift Happen Wednesday, June 16th Virtual Panel of Experts: Diversity & Inclusion Thursday, June 17th Fireside Chat with Event Tech Company CEO, Travis Tucker Thursday, June 17th BN360 Event:  Developing a Self-Care Routine Tuesday, June 22nd Sixth Annual Cleantech Financial Innovation Summit Wednesday, June 23rd #LaunchHour – Launch NY TwitterChat Wednesday, June 23rd Grow-NY Information Session Thursday, June 24th Pitch Your Pivot Monday, June 28th Grow-NY Information Session Tuesday, June 29th Launch NY Portfolio Company Showcase for Accredited Investors Wednesday, June 30th CNY Biotech Accelerator Upstate Medical University Presents Concept to Commercialization Virtual Series: Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Process Join the Conversation on Twitter Every Month! Catch up here! –  “Startup Guide to Preparing Your Finances” We cover new topics every month! Join us every third Wednesday of the month! Next twitterchat is May 26th. #LaunchHour TwitterChats are monthly virtual chats featuring important topics for startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders. Tips from May’s TwitterChat: Read the full conversation here— Q5. How can a startup stay organized with their finances early on to avoid issues down the road? #LaunchHour Scott T – A5. You should seek a well qualified accountant with a strong tax background. A good resource will pay for itself. You should interview several options and seek recommendations from others including other startup companies in your area or @Launch_NY. #LaunchHour — Q10. Are there any resources you would recommend to startups in addition to Launch NY? #LaunchHour Scott T – A10. Meeting with @SBAgov or talking to local organizations that help startups are good first steps. Capital Connect is a great resource to go to for financial advice.(@PECIBizHelp, @pursuit_lending, @WEDIBuffalo) #LaunchHour https://capitalconnectny.org View our TwitterChats archive. A weekly curation of resources, opinions and insights from Buffalo startup founders. Stay Informed Are you hiring?- Upstate Venture Connect will promote your job posting! Simply send the link of your posting to info@uvc.org

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