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Founded in 2010, Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) provides thought-leadership, intelligence, and network building opportunities for entrepreneurs in Upstate NY. UVC currently supports nearly 700 high growth businesses by making personalized introductions and hosting invite-only gatherings. UVC is a 501c3 non-profit.

More about our journey: UVC Founders Statement, A Decade of Ecosystem Building

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UVC Team

Olivia Goldstein

Chief Executive Officer

Cindy Sideris

Director of Operations

Jon Hacker

Finger Lakes Community Advocate

Jon Wess

CNY & Mohawk Valley Community Advocate

Board of Directors

Nasir Ali

Co-founder @ UVC | Investor @ StartFast

Martin Babinec | UVC Founder

Martin Babinec

Founder @ TriNet, UVC | Investor @ UpVentures

Richard Glaser

Co-founder @ RocGrowth

Jack Greco

Founder @ ACV | Investor @ Far Out Ventures | Author @ Buffalo Bridge

Marnie LaVigne

President & CEO of Launch NY

Zach Shulman | UNY50 Entrepreneurial Leadership Network

Zach Shulman

Entrepreneurship @ Cornell | Investor @ Cayuga Ventures

Christine Tate | UNY50 Leadership Network

Christine Tate

COO @ Vara Safety | Investor @ ARC Angels

Jeff Valentine | UNY50 Leadership Network

Jeff Valentine

President @ Innovative Solutions | Investor @ RAN

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