Give the gift of lessons learned.

Inspire others with a collection of personal stories shared by a dozen of Upstate NY’s high growth founders. Each has built globally competitive companies that are based in Upstate, and responsible for creating high-paying jobs.

Proceeds from book orders enable UVC to carry on its mission.

Join our campaign to get these stories into the hands of 1000 emerging founders by year-end.

This seminal publication unveils courageous innovators and entrepreneurs who will be the role models leading the region’s renaissance. A key takeaway? Go forth and launch!

Marnie LaVigne, PhD
President and CEO, Launch NY

Here’s proof that Upstate NY is a wonderful place to start, grow and exit a business. These successes will inspire others and draw attention to our entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Zach Shulman
Managing Partner, Cayuga Venture Fund

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