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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For Chukwuebuka Mgbenka, the idea behind MoneyPigeon did not come from theory, it came from lived experience. As an immigrant navigating financial transactions between the United States and Nigeria, Mgbenka encountered persistent friction when trying to spend money across borders in emerging markets. Today, as CEO of the Rochester-based fintech startup founded in 2022, he is working to solve that problem by building a platform designed to make cross-border s

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This past Thursday TechRochester brought together the region’s innovation community to celebrate leadership, impact, and progress at the 2026 Technology Woman of the Year Awards, held at the Memorial Art Gallery. The annual event recognizes women driving meaningful advancement across technology fields while reinforcing the importance of visibility, mentorship, and retention within Greater Rochester’s growing tech ecosystem. This year’s top honors were award

Rochester, N.Y. - Brown and White Ventures has announced a new investment in Stak Mobility , a company focused on reshaping how cities use space, energy, and transportation infrastructure. The announcement signals continued momentum for the Upstate New York-based venture firm, which is actively investing in companies tackling large-scale, system-level challenges across industries. Stak Mobility is building what it describes as a new model for urban infrastructure—one that co

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — TechRochester has officially announced the nominees for its 2026 Technology Woman of the Year and Emerging Technology Woman of the Year Awards, marking the 25th anniversary of one of the region’s most established recognitions of women in technology. The annual event highlights leaders across Greater Rochester who are driving innovation, advancing STEM careers, and strengthening the local technology ecosystem. The awards also emphasize mentorship, community

ROCHESTER, NY — The winners have been announced and leaders across the region’s technology ecosystem gathered to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and impact at the 2026 GREAT Awards , TechRochester’s annual recognition of the individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology in Greater Rochester. The GREAT Awards, short for Greater Rochester Excellence and Achievements in Technology, highlight the companies, researchers, students, and innovators using

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Iter Opus , a U.S.-based technology startup developing artificial intelligence-driven hiring and career tools, has selected downtown Rochester as the site of its new headquarters, positioning itself within the city’s growing innovation corridor. The company has moved into the historic Powers Building. Iter Opus is preparing to scale its flagship product, Levii.io , a private AI-powered platform designed to match job seekers with career pathways and align em