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UID:inside-the-briefing-the-u-s-secret-service-shares-how-local-companies-are-being-attacked-2026-10-29@connectedknow.com
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SUMMARY:Inside the Briefing: The U.S. Secret Service Shares How Local Companies Are Being Attacked
DESCRIPTION:Join CETech for breakfast with the U.S. Secret Service and hear about real cyber threats affecting businesses in our area. Get an inside look at cybercrime investigations\, learn how AI is changing phishing scams\, and discover how attackers get into business networks.
LOCATION:Oak Hill Country Club\, 145 Kilbourn Road\, Rochester\, New York\, 14618
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/inside-the-briefing-the-u-s-secret-service-shares-how-local-companies-are-being-attacked-2026-10-29
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UID:kick-off-startup-week-founder-risk-lab-coffee-and-networking-2026-11-02@connectedknow.com
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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:connected-ideas-x-startup-grind-event-for-rochester-startup-week-2026-11-03-2@connectedknow.com
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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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UID:speaking-from-experience-marc-iacona-ai-session-2026-11-04@connectedknow.com
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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
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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:scaling-your-startup-stages-of-platform-engineering-2026-11-06@connectedknow.com
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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:techrochester-presents-ai-cybersecurity-you-what-every-organization-needs-to-know-2026-11-12@connectedknow.com
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SUMMARY:TechRochester Presents: AI\, Cybersecurity & You\, What Every Organization Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening focused on AI\, cybersecurity\, and compliance. Hear from experts in network infrastructure\, cybersecurity\, and legal as they discuss the risks and challenges organizations need to consider as they adopt AI.
LOCATION:FTS\, Inc. Rochester\, 20 S Clinton Avenue\, Rochester\, NY 14604\, United States
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/techrochester-presents-ai-cybersecurity-you-what-every-organization-needs-to-know-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
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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
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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:great-awards-2027-01-28@connectedknow.com
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SUMMARY:GREAT Awards
URL:https://www.connectedknow.com/rochester/events/great-awards-2027-01-28
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