By Mike Quigley, Co-founder of SpinCar (Syracuse, NY) One year ago, UVC published the first volume of the Upstate Founders Playbook, a compilation of stories and lessons learned from thirteen amazing entrepreneurs. Just a year later, we are all living in a world none of us could have foreseen. So we went back to these founders and asked what they are doing to manage in this...
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This is a good time to hire talented teammates and to approach partners, resellers and distributors that may be more open to trying out your product or service given the disruptions they are experiencing in their own businesses. ...
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This is a good time to hire talented teammates and to approach partners, resellers and distributors that may be more open to trying out your product or service given the disruptions they are experiencing in their own businesses. ...
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Testing for the virus behind COVID-19 is a significant problem. My company Rheonix, immediately shifted all its resources to develop a test. In the six weeks since obtaining Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA at the end of April we have generated a backlog and sales that are double....
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Testing for the virus behind COVID-19 is a significant problem. My company Rheonix, immediately shifted all its resources to develop a test. In the six weeks since obtaining Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA at the end of April we have generated a backlog and sales that are double....
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2019 marked the tenth year of UVC operations and it’s a good time to check on our progress, celebrate the wins and plan for the future. When we started UVC, we knew that the path to prosperity required a generation-long effort to bring together the vast resources distributed across Upstate NY....
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At UVC, we spend a lot of our time helping emerging entrepreneurs in Upstate communities find the people that can help them succeed. For the past year, however, a new trend seems to be coming together--experienced entrepreneurs from major tech hubs are rediscovering what a great place Upstate is to build out their teams!...
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High-growth founders often focus on the need to raise capital. At Upstate Venture Connect, we believe entrepreneurial currency lies in the power of connections - proven in a success story by Upstate startup, Vara Safety....
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Things are changing for women in the startup and venture capital world - and a network of women in Upstate NY have stepped forward to join the movement. Get ready for the first women-only startup pitch event in Upstate NY. Mark your calendars for December 4, 2018. ...
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Eight startups from across North America were selected as the next 43North Winners - and SparkCharge received the $1 million grand prize. UVC has been following the journey of this fast-growth Upstate NY company from the start. Now it's time to SparkCharge Western NY!...
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