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UID:kick-off-startup-week-founder-risk-lab-coffee-and-networking-2026-11-02@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261102T140000Z
DTEND:20261102T163000Z
SUMMARY:Kick off Startup Week! Founder Risk Lab\, Coffee\, and Networking
DESCRIPTION:Coffee\, light breakfast\, and networking from 9:00–9:50 AM\, followed by the Founder Risk Lab at 10:00 AM with Carolyn Spencer.
LOCATION:Emerge\, 412 Linden Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14625
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/kick-off-startup-week-founder-risk-lab-coffee-and-networking-2026-11-02
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UID:protecting-your-startup-intellectual-property-basics-2026-11-02@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261102T210000Z
DTEND:20261102T220000Z
SUMMARY:Protecting Your Startup: Intellectual Property Basics
DESCRIPTION:Nicholas Gallo of Troutman Pepper Locke on IP protection for early-stage companies.
LOCATION:NextCorps Auditorium
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/protecting-your-startup-intellectual-property-basics-2026-11-02
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UID:rocgrowth-presents-city-mark-rochester-logo-documentary-2026-11-02@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261102T223000Z
DTEND:20261103T000000Z
SUMMARY:RocGrowth presents: City Mark - Rochester Logo Documentary
DESCRIPTION:A screening of City Mark at Focus Theater in the Sibley Building\, followed by a reception at the Mercantile on Main.
LOCATION:Focus Theater\, Sibley Building
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/rocgrowth-presents-city-mark-rochester-logo-documentary-2026-11-02
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UID:reception-at-the-mercantile-on-main-2026-11-02@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261103T000000Z
DTEND:20261103T010000Z
SUMMARY:Reception at the Mercantile on Main
DESCRIPTION:Continue the evening after City Mark with RocGrowth Creative Collisions at the Mercantile on Main.
LOCATION:Mercantile on Main
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/reception-at-the-mercantile-on-main-2026-11-02
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UID:collaborative-entrepreneurship-lab-2026-11-03@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261103T150000Z
DTEND:20261103T160000Z
SUMMARY:Collaborative Entrepreneurship Lab
DESCRIPTION:An interactive virtual lab with guided exercises and small-group exchange to help founders connect across Rochester.
LOCATION:Virtual
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/collaborative-entrepreneurship-lab-2026-11-03
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UID:opportunities-in-fusion-energy-2026-11-03@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261103T200000Z
DTEND:20261103T210000Z
SUMMARY:Opportunities in Fusion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Matt Moynihan discusses fusion energy opportunities: grants\, SBIR funding\, customers\, supply chain\, internships\, and research.
LOCATION:NextCorps
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/opportunities-in-fusion-energy-2026-11-03
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UID:connected-ideas-x-startup-grind-event-for-rochester-startup-week-2026-11-03-2@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261103T223000Z
DTEND:20261104T003000Z
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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UID:speaking-from-experience-marc-iacona-ai-session-2026-11-04@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261104T140000Z
DTEND:20261104T160000Z
SUMMARY:Speaking from Experience: Marc Iacona + AI Session
DESCRIPTION:Golisano Institute's Speaking from Experience series with Marc Iacona\, plus an AI session.
LOCATION:Golisano Institute
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/speaking-from-experience-marc-iacona-ai-session-2026-11-04
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UID:can-people-find-your-startup-online-practical-seo-website-strategies-for-founders-2026-11-04@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261104T160000Z
DTEND:20261104T170000Z
SUMMARY:Can People Find Your Startup Online? Practical SEO & Website Strategies for Founders
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical ways to improve your startup's online visibility through SEO\, website structure\, content\, and local search with Rebecca Fien\, Bec Digital Studio.
LOCATION:Zoom
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/can-people-find-your-startup-online-practical-seo-website-strategies-for-founders-2026-11-04
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UID:uvc-office-hours-2026-11-04@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261104T180000Z
DTEND:20261104T210000Z
SUMMARY:UVC Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Fireside keynote with Sean Colombo\, followed by curated one-on-one meetings with Upstate Venture Connect mentors.
LOCATION:RIT
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/uvc-office-hours-2026-11-04
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UID:marketing-from-startup-to-standout-2026-11-04@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261104T220000Z
DTEND:20261104T233000Z
SUMMARY:Marketing: From Startup to Standout
DESCRIPTION:RIT Simone Center session focused on moving a startup from launch to greater visibility.
LOCATION:RIT · Room 1600\, Student Innovation Hall\, Room 1600
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/marketing-from-startup-to-standout-2026-11-04
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UID:rocgrowth-creative-collisions-meet-founders-creatives-2026-11-05@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261105T223000Z
DTEND:20261106T003000Z
SUMMARY:RocGrowth Creative Collisions: Meet Founders & Creatives
DESCRIPTION:RocGrowth's informal First Thursday meetup connecting founders\, creatives\, mentors\, and advisors.
LOCATION:Fattey Beer Co.\, 60 Adventure Place\, Rochester\, NY
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/rocgrowth-creative-collisions-meet-founders-creatives-2026-11-05
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UID:scaling-your-startup-stages-of-platform-engineering-2026-11-06@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261106T190000Z
DTEND:20261106T200000Z
SUMMARY:Scaling Your Startup: Stages of Platform Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Grant Wrazen on building platform engineering and infrastructure that supports rapid growth.
LOCATION:NextCorps
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/scaling-your-startup-stages-of-platform-engineering-2026-11-06
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UID:fundraising-for-your-startup-2026-11-06@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261106T203000Z
DTEND:20261106T220000Z
SUMMARY:Fundraising for Your Startup
DESCRIPTION:A Roc Startup Week headliner event. Learn about funding options and fundraising strategies for operating and growing your startup. NextCorps staff and expert panelists will cover venture capital\, angel investing\, grants\, bootstrapping\, and crowdfunding.
LOCATION:NextCorps\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/fundraising-for-your-startup-2026-11-06
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UID:happy-hour-networking-2026-11-06@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261106T220000Z
DTEND:20261106T230000Z
SUMMARY:Happy Hour & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Meet people from Rochester's startup community at a happy hour at NextCorps.
LOCATION:NextCorps
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/happy-hour-networking-2026-11-06
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UID:mark-ain-business-model-competition-2026-11-07@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261107T190000Z
DTEND:20261107T210000Z
SUMMARY:Mark Ain Business Model Competition
DESCRIPTION:A Roc Startup Week headliner event. A premier University of Rochester event where student entrepreneurs showcase innovative business ideas for the chance to win funding\, gain valuable feedback\, and take their ventures to the next level.
LOCATION:Wegmans Hall Auditorium\, University of Rochester\, Wegmans Building\, River Campus\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/mark-ain-business-model-competition-2026-11-07
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UID:mark-ain-happy-hour-2026-11-07@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261107T210000Z
DTEND:20261107T220000Z
SUMMARY:Mark Ain Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Happy hour follows the Mark Ain Business Model Competition at the same venue.
LOCATION:Wegmans Hall Auditorium\, Wegmans Building\, University of Rochester (River Campus)
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/mark-ain-happy-hour-2026-11-07
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UID:good-venture-morning-coffee-2026-11-12@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261112T123000Z
DTEND:20261112T133000Z
SUMMARY:Good Venture Morning Coffee
DESCRIPTION:A monthly meetup for Rochester's business executives\, thought leaders\, founders and innovators. Connected Know invites the people driving Rochester's growth to gather\, connect\, and share what they're building.\n\n7:30am arrival\, welcome and coffee networking. 7:45am spotlight speaker\, a local leader doing remarkable work. 8:00am open floor: share what you are working on\, ask for ideas or connections. 8:15am speaker wrap-up and continued conversations. 8:30am ends\, though most people stay.\n\nFor founders\, executives\, investors\, innovators\, and anyone who has returned to Rochester with new perspectives.\n\nThanks to Montgomery Court for the space and the coffee.
LOCATION:Montgomery Court\, 1245 Park Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14610
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/good-venture-morning-coffee-2026-11-12
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UID:marketing-without-a-team-build-an-ai-video-engine-for-your-startup-2026-11-19@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261119T050000Z
DTEND:20261119T060000Z
SUMMARY:Marketing Without a Team: Build an AI Video Engine for Your Startup
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual masterclass: Manuel of Uncle AI shows founders how to build an AI video engine with HeyGen and post more without filming every day. Attendees get their first month of HeyGen free.
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/marketing-without-a-team-build-an-ai-video-engine-for-your-startup-2026-11-19
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UID:flower-city-ai-conference-2026-12-02@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261202T140000Z
DTEND:20261202T150000Z
SUMMARY:Flower City AI Conference
DESCRIPTION:A full-day conference exploring AI innovation\, education\, healthcare\, art\, business\, and research in Rochester.
LOCATION:The Little Theatre\, 240 East Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14604
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/flower-city-ai-conference-2026-12-02
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UID:connected-ideas-holiday-toy-social-2026-12-02@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261202T233000Z
DTEND:20261203T030000Z
SUMMARY:Connected Ideas Holiday Toy Social
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with Rochester’s business and innovation community! Join Connected Know for a festive night of giving\, connection\, music\, and celebration benefiting The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester Holiday Toy Shop.
LOCATION:The Ballroom at The Inn on Broadway\, 26 Broadway\, Rochester\, New York\, 14607\, United States
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/connected-ideas-holiday-toy-social-2026-12-02
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UID:first-thursdays-creative-collisions-with-rocgrowth-and-startup-grind-2026-12-03@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261203T050000Z
DTEND:20261203T060000Z
SUMMARY:First Thursdays Creative Collisions with RocGrowth and Startup Grind
DESCRIPTION:Community collaboration and creative collisions are critical ingredients for a thriving and innovative community.
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/first-thursdays-creative-collisions-with-rocgrowth-and-startup-grind-2026-12-03
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UID:good-venture-morning-coffee-2026-12-10@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20261210T123000Z
DTEND:20261210T133000Z
SUMMARY:Good Venture Morning Coffee
DESCRIPTION:A monthly meetup for Rochester's business executives\, thought leaders\, founders and innovators. Connected Know invites the people driving Rochester's growth to gather\, connect\, and share what they're building.\n\n7:30am arrival\, welcome and coffee networking. 7:45am spotlight speaker\, a local leader doing remarkable work. 8:00am open floor: share what you are working on\, ask for ideas or connections. 8:15am speaker wrap-up and continued conversations. 8:30am ends\, though most people stay.\n\nFor founders\, executives\, investors\, innovators\, and anyone who has returned to Rochester with new perspectives.\n\nThanks to Montgomery Court for the space and the coffee.
LOCATION:Montgomery Court\, 1245 Park Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14610
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/good-venture-morning-coffee-2026-12-10
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UID:great-awards-2027-01-28@connectedknow.com
DTSTAMP:20261026T163822Z
DTSTART:20270128T223000Z
DTEND:20270129T011500Z
SUMMARY:GREAT Awards
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/great-awards-2027-01-28
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