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43North - Accelerator Program in Buffalo, NY | Icebreaker

43North - Accelerator Program in Buffalo, NY

43North - Accelerator Program in Buffalo, NY

Annually, we invest $5 million in companies that relocate to Buffalo, NY for our year-long accelerator program. Apply today.

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Managing Partner, SOFTBANK Capital NY

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The partners at Acopia Ventures have sat on all sides of the table between startups and venture capital. Having seen the problems from the inside, our team has set out to address the most challenging pain points for investors, founders, and SMBs. Challenges and Solutions For Investors: Due diligence is both the most critical and resource-intensive step of any investment process - reflected in returns that separate top-quartile funds from those that fail to retain LPs. Acopia provides an upsourced, on-demand due diligence experience. Investors receive flexible insights and reports directly from our partners with experience from inside over 15 funds, gaining an edge over investment teams held down by the overhead of fixed-cost analysts and associate teams with limited experience. For Founders: As a founder, you are only privy to your side of the fundraising process. Repeated rejections may leave you scratching your head, especially from VCs who are notoriously tight-lipped about feedback. Acopia’s partners have seen thousands of deals from inside dozens of firms and have identified the key patterns to help founders reverse engineer the investment decision from first principles. During Acopia’s simulated due diligence, we surface and resolve your startup’s blind spots before approaching VCs, significantly increasing your chances of securing investment. For SMBs: Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) frequently lack the resources to adopt growth strategies commonly used by larger corporations, such as in-house incubators, venture arms, and venture studios. Acopia is pioneering solutions specifically designed for SMBs. Acopia’s proprietary and tailored approach allows businesses to access and leverage growth and innovation strategies previously only available to Fortune 500 companies. Reach out to Acopia today to finally begin putting your problems to rest with the help of our experienced and dedicated team.

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Portfolio Talent Lead @ 43North

Jonathan Gorczyca

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Over the last two decades, I’ve helped launch dozens of software products and worked with courageous people to grow their businesses into multi-million or billion dollar enterprises. In 2014, I co-founded Helm, marking Buffalo's first UX-focused design firm. Today, Helm has grown into a full-service product innovation studio that serves clients everywhere. Our teams work side-by-side with businesses, new and old, to grow them using 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. I started my professional career 20 years ago making animated graphics for a TV show on the Men’s Channel and websites for friends. From there, I’ve had the pleasure of working in the digital arena with ambitious early stage ideas like 𝐁𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐬, 𝐀𝐂𝐕 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 and more. My journey, from fostering nascent ideas into flourishing companies, has always been driven by a singular mission: to transform ideas into tangible value. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. It’s this drive that steered the founding of 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤.𝐜𝐨𝐦, a SaaS company that enables people to help one another personally and professionally through mentorship meetings. My commitment extends beyond the professional realm. Initiatives like OpenOfficeTime.com, BuffaloStartupMap.com and WNYfeedsthefrontline.org aren't just side projects; they're bridges connecting people and illuminating the economic landscape. Buffalo isn’t just where I grew up; it's the heart of my professional journey. Each venture, whether in design, tech, or community building, seeks to spotlight untapped potential. As the founder of 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐁𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐨 (Prev. Buffalo UX Meetup), I’ve seen our ecosystem grow, innovate, and challenge boundaries. Want to talk about your next big idea? Message me or schedule some time for us to connect: https://calendly.com/jonathan-gorczyca/connect

Keenan D. Williams

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Relationship Manager | Applied AI

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Founder & CEO @ Top Stock | Startups, Retail, Outdoor