Employment matters may seem trivial to a startup’s founders when faced with a million other things to worry about, but one would be foolish to overlook the potential consequences. Liability can often be significant, and owners can even end up being personally liable here in New York.
Central New York is UAS: GENIUS NY is the largest business accelerator for unmanned systems in the world! Competition winners are creating jobs, connecting with industry partners and receiving help to secure follow-on funding. Are you ready to make your UAS company take flight? GENIUS NY 2.0 applications are open!
Syracuse-based Nasir Ali is an influential voice in seeking to unite the startup ecosystems across Western and Central New York. In an interview with Buffalo Business First, Nasir shares insights on forming a collective front across Upstate NY.
The next wave of coworking in Rochester is here. Many more coworking spaces are opening their doors with a focus on technology and high-growth companies. This growth means one thing to Cowork Consultant Chris Cooley – Rochester is ripe for anentrepreneurial explosion!
Bill Jones talks about what goes into his mentoring process, how entrepreneurs can get involved with Venture Creations, and what’s on the horizon for 2017.
Student ventures that are part of the Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University, and the LaunchPad itself, have accomplished an incredible amount in just 12 months – placing first in four of six categories in the recent New York Business Plan Competition.
Frank DuRoss talks about his leadership role in Upstate New York’s startup community, and how the businesses he’s helped launch are driving the Mohawk Valley forward.
It’s shortsighted to simply point to taxes in Upstate New York as the reason for slow business growth. Economic policy is a complicated, multi-factor puzzle. Here’s a tall tale of cutting taxes, and how real reform could actually help Upstate startups.
Marnie is the President of Launch NY, and on the Board of Directors for the Western NY Venture Association. In 2016, Marnie was honored with an Ecosystem Champion award for her contributions to Upstate’s entrepreneurial community. In an exclusive interview, Marnie spoke about startup resources available through Launch NY, and the success of the organization’s new seed fund, which has already invested in 10 companies across the region.
3 student startups from Cornell’s eLab prepare for the Entrepreneurship Celebration and the New York State Business Plan Competition. Take a closer look at XBoard, Echiuma, and PureSpinach.
