Founders

Overview

About Our Founder Network

UVC’s Founder Network is free to join, and connects you to a community of fellow entrepreneurs in Upstate New York. The network is strategically designed to help founders build essential connections that drive their growth and success. By facilitating these critical connections, the network acts as a strategic ecosystem, empowering founders to fast-track their growth and strengthen the broader startup community in Upstate New York.

Benefits of Joining the Network

Personalized Connections

1-to-1 connections and warm introductions from our expansive network of over 18,000 contacts, customized to meet each founder’s unique needs.

Curated Events

Signature dinners, tours, and events such as Founder Fusion and the Unleashed Founders Retreat, hosted to cultivate meaningful relationships.

Enhanced Visibility & Advisory

Increased visibility across the ecosystem through UVC’s marketing channels and promotional resources, paired with honest feedback and mentorship from the UVC team to uncover and address your unique needs.

Join Today

There’s no cost to join our network. The application process includes:

Complete the Online Application: Founders fill out the application form detailing their business
Initial Review by UVC Team: The UVC team reviews applications. Companies must be high growth.
Connect with UVC Team: Founders are invited to meet with the UVC team for a brief Zoom call. This involves a deeper discussion of the founder’s goals, challenges, and the types of connections that would benefit them most.
Needs Assessment: Founders will receive a detailed needs assessment to complete so that our team can review.
Tailored Introductions: Founder are introduced to curated connections and relevant resources including access to UVC’s network and invitations to exclusive events.

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Testimonials

Hear from our Network

Ree Dolnick

JECA

"I was fortunate to receive help from UVC with an introduction that was both pivotal in mentorship and contributing to our most recent fundraise."

Yamillet Payano

CEO & Cofounder of Sign Speak

"UVC's introductions to investors helped me fill out half my seed round."

Michael Pavia

Sydor Technologies

The UVC network was instrumental in helping me find a new President for Sydor Technologies."