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Oct29Thursday7:30 AMInside the Briefing: The U.S. Secret Service Shares How Local Companies Are Being AttackedJoin 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.Oak Hill Country ClubCETechTechExecutiveNov2Next week9:00 AMKick off Startup Week! Founder Risk Lab, Coffee, and NetworkingCoffee, light breakfast, and networking from 9:00–9:50 AM, followed by the Founder Risk Lab at 10:00 AM with Carolyn Spencer.EmergeCoPivotStartupTechExecutiveSocialNov2Next week4:00 PMProtecting Your Startup: Intellectual Property BasicsNicholas Gallo of Troutman Pepper Locke on IP protection for early-stage companies.NextCorps AuditoriumNextCorpsStartupExecutiveNov2Next week5:30 PMRocGrowth presents: City Mark - Rochester Logo DocumentaryA screening of City Mark at Focus Theater in the Sibley Building, followed by a reception at the Mercantile on Main.Focus TheaterRocGrowthStartupNov2Next week7:00 PMReception at the Mercantile on MainContinue the evening after City Mark with RocGrowth Creative Collisions at the Mercantile on Main.Mercantile on MainRocGrowthStartupSocialNov3Next week10:00 AMCollaborative Entrepreneurship LabAn interactive virtual lab with guided exercises and small-group exchange to help founders connect across Rochester.VirtualCofactorStartupNov3Next week3:00 PMOpportunities in Fusion EnergyDr. Matt Moynihan discusses fusion energy opportunities: grants, SBIR funding, customers, supply chain, internships, and research.NextCorpsStartupExecutiveNov3Next week5:30 PMCK LocalCONNECTED IDEAS x Startup Grind Event for Rochester Startup WeekA Special Night Highlighting Founders in Partnership with Startup Grind Rochester For Rochester Startup WeekThe Inn on BroadwayConnected KnowStartupTechExecutiveSocialNov4Next week9:00 AMSpeaking from Experience: Marc Iacona + AI SessionGolisano Institute's Speaking from Experience series with Marc Iacona, plus an AI session.Golisano InstituteStartupTechExecutiveNov4Next week11:00 AMCan People Find Your Startup Online? Practical SEO & Website Strategies for FoundersLearn practical ways to improve your startup's online visibility through SEO, website structure, content, and local search with Rebecca Fien, Bec Digital Studio.ZoomBec Digital StudioStartupTechNov4Next week1:00 PMUVC Office HoursFireside keynote with Sean Colombo, followed by curated one-on-one meetings with Upstate Venture Connect mentors.RITUpstate Venture ConnectStartupNov4Next week5:00 PMMarketing: From Startup to StandoutRIT Simone Center session focused on moving a startup from launch to greater visibility.RIT · Room 1600RIT Simone CenterStartupNov5Next week5:30 PMRocGrowth Creative Collisions: Meet Founders & CreativesRocGrowth's informal First Thursday meetup connecting founders, creatives, mentors, and advisors.Fattey Beer Co.RocGrowthStartupExecutiveSocialNov6Next week8:00 AMWomen in Motion Signature Leadership EventRIT Saunders College of Business Executive Education presents the Women in Motion Signature Leadership Event: an interactive day of insights, inspiration, and a path forward to BLOOM. Build your network and engage in personal development with experienced leaders on navigating your career, wellness and resilience, leveraging your value, developing executive presence, and leading with confidence and clarity in the age of AI. Walk away with a personal development plan. Cost: $75 (includes breakfast and lunch)RIT Saunders College of BusinessRIT Saunders College of Business Executive EducationExecutiveNov6Next week2:00 PMScaling Your Startup: Stages of Platform EngineeringGrant Wrazen on building platform engineering and infrastructure that supports rapid growth.NextCorpsStartupTechExecutiveNov6Next week3:30 PMFundraising for Your StartupA 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.NextCorpsStartupExecutiveNov6Next week5:00 PMHappy Hour & NetworkingMeet people from Rochester's startup community at a happy hour at NextCorps.NextCorpsStartupSocialNov7Next week2:00 PMMark Ain Business Model CompetitionA 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.Wegmans Hall Auditorium, University of RochesterUniversity of RochesterStartupExecutiveSocialNov7Next week4:00 PMMark Ain Happy HourHappy hour follows the Mark Ain Business Model Competition at the same venue.Wegmans Hall AuditoriumAin Center for Entrepreneurship & InnovationStartupExecutiveSocialNov12In 2 weeks7:30 AMCK LocalGood Venture Morning CoffeeA 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.Montgomery CourtConnected KnowStartupExecutiveSocialNov12In 2 weeks4:30 PMTechRochester Presents: AI, Cybersecurity & You, What Every Organization Needs to KnowJoin 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.FTS, Inc. RochesterTechRochesterTechSocialNov19In 3 weeksAll dayMarketing Without a Team: Build an AI Video Engine for Your StartupFree 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.Startup Grind TorontoStartupTechExecutiveDec2In 1 month9:00 AMFlower City AI ConferenceA full-day conference exploring AI innovation, education, healthcare, art, business, and research in Rochester.The Little TheatreFlower City AIStartupTechExecutiveDec2In 1 month6:30 PMConnected Ideas Holiday Toy SocialCelebrate 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.The Ballroom at The Inn on BroadwayConnected KnowStartupCreativeExecutiveSocialDec3In 1 monthAll dayFirst Thursdays Creative Collisions with RocGrowth and Startup GrindCommunity collaboration and creative collisions are critical ingredients for a thriving and innovative community.Startup Grind RochesterStartupCreativeDec10In 2 months7:30 AMCK LocalGood Venture Morning CoffeeA 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.Montgomery CourtConnected KnowStartupExecutiveSocialJan28In 3 months5:30 PMGREAT AwardsTechRochesterStartupTech