Rochester’s Innovators Deserve to Be Known. Let’s Start With You.

Tell Us Your Story, Be Featured on Connected Know

At Connected Know, we spotlight the founders, builders, and business owners shaping Rochester’s economy. From startup dreamers to seasoned operators. If you’re leading a company, launching something new, or growing a business that deserves attention, we want to tell your story.

Your profile will appear on Connected Know, reaching a community of entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals who care about real business activity happening here in Western New York.

Filling out the form below takes about 10–15 minutes. We’ll use your responses to write a thoughtful, well-crafted founder profile that highlights who you are, what you’re building, and how you’re impacting the region.

Who Should Submit:

Founders and co-founders of startups or growing businesses
Small business owners and independent operators
Enterprise or nonprofit leaders driving innovation

What We’ll Ask For:

Basic company details and founding story
Your background and education
Challenges, milestones, and what’s next
Your favorite things about living and building in Rochester: restaurants, local spots, and hidden gems

Your Information:

First name

Last name

Phone

Hometown:

College or University (include degree/field):

Graduate school or advanced education (if applicable):

Company Details:

Company name

Company website

Year Founded:

Position

Headquarters Location (City, State):

Industry or Sector:

Briefly describe your background or experience before starting your company ie - companies you used to work for, industry knowledge, have you lived outside of the area?:

What inspired you to start (or join) your company?

What’s one company milestone or achievement you’re most proud of?

Have you participated in any incubators, accelerators, or pitch programs, which ones, what was the biggest takeaway?

What’s been the biggest challenge in building your business so far?

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

Why Are You Building In Rochester?

Why Rochester, why are you building your company here?

Favorite local restaurant in Rochester:

Favorite local business (outside your own):

Favorite fun thing to do in Rochester (event, festival, or hidden gem):

Favorite place to grab coffee or meet other founders:

Any social media handles or LinkedIn you’d like us to tag:

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