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SUMMARY:CONNECTED IDEAS x Startup Grind Event for Rochester Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:A Special Night Highlighting Founders in Partnership with Startup Grind Rochester For Rochester Startup Week\n​Join us for a special November edition of Connected Ideas\, hosted by Connected Know in partnership with Startup Grind Rochester as part of Rochester Startup Week.\n\n​This night is all about founders — the people who take an idea\, build something from it\, navigate the uncertainty\, and keep moving forward.\n\n​We’re bringing together founders from across the region for an evening of candid conversation\, meaningful connections\, and a look at what it really takes to build and grow a company.\n\n​At the center of the evening will be a Founder Panel featuring entrepreneurs with different backgrounds\, industries\, and experiences. We’ll talk about building from the ground up\, finding opportunities\, navigating setbacks\, growing a business\, knowing when to pivot\, and the lessons that only come from actually doing it.\n\n​Founder Panel\n\n​Karen Skuse — Entrepreneur & Founder Exited | LinkedIn\n\n​Colin Floom — Serial Entrepreneur & Producer | IMDb\n\n​Ryan Mosher — Sports & Entertainment Entrepreneur/Executive | LinkedIn\n\n​Mike Thaney — Director\, Startup Grind Rochester | LinkedIn\n\n​Moderator: Kayte Malik — Founder\, Connected Know | LinkedIn\n\n​And we're not stopping with the panel. We'll also be featuring some of the most promising Startup Grind companies from across the region\, giving attendees a chance to discover the founders and startups worth watching.\n\n​Come meet the founders building what's next in Rochester. Featured Startups:\n\n​Cofactor\n\n​Civic Dialog\n\n​Daiahn\n\n​Moka Energy\n\n​Date: Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026\nTime: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nLocation: The Inn on Broadway - Vanni's Speakeasy\n\n​November Community Partner: Startup Grind Rochester\n\n​Tickets are $15 per person includes light hor d'ourves/ Cash Bar\n\nRSVP Here: https://luma.com/h9ly5tfm
LOCATION:The Inn on Broadway\, 26 Broadway\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/connected-ideas-x-startup-grind-event-for-rochester-startup-week-2026-11-03-2
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