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Founder InsightsApr 8, 2026Style Meets Software: Inside Rochester’s Newest Fashion Tech StartupROCHESTER, N.Y. — After more than a decade in the tech industry, Kyla Brown is applying her product mindset to a new challenge: fixing how people shop online.By Connected Know
Founder ResourcesApr 6, 2026Real Insights, No Fluff: UR’s Startup & VC NightRochester, N.Y. - Rochester’s next generation of founders, investors, and operators gathered this past Saturday at Fairport Brewing Co.By Connected Know
Apr 3, 2026Eastman’s Global Talent Pipeline Meets Rochester’s Innovation Economy — One Free Concert at a TimeROCHESTER, N.Y. — In conversations about innovation economies, the focus typically lands on technology, startups, and capital flows. In Rochester, that definition is broader and more interesting.By Connected Know
All citiesBusiness NewsApr 3, 2026Upstate Venture Connect Selects Seven High-Growth Startups for 2026 Founder Roadshow to Detroit Tech WeekROCHESTER, N.Y. — Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) has announced the eight founders from seven high-growth Upstate startups selected to participate in its first Founder Roadshow of 2026, a curated delegation heading to…By Connected Know
Business NewsMar 19, 2026TechRochester Announces 2026 Technology Woman of the Year and Emerging Technology Woman of the Year NomineesROCHESTER, N.Y. — TechRochester has officially announced the nominees for its 2026 Technology Woman of the Year and Emerging Technology Woman of the Year Awards, marking the 25th anniversary of one of the region’s most…By Connected Know
Founder InsightsMar 17, 2026Founder Insights: How Perdix Software CEO Steven Smith Is Digitizing Manufacturing from RochesterROCHESTER, N.Y. — Long before he was building software for manufacturers, Steven Smith was already experimenting with entrepreneurship.By Connected Know
Business NewsMar 6, 2026Rochester’s Technology Community Celebrates Innovation at the 2026 GREAT AwardsROCHESTER, NY — The winners have been announced and leaders across the region’s technology ecosystem gathered to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and impact at the 2026 GREAT Awards, TechRochester’s annual…By Connected Know
Business NewsMar 5, 2026Rochester’s Women’s Business & Leadership Organizations Are Shaping the Region's LeadersAs Women’s History Month begins, women's business and leadership groups are strengthening mentorship, leadership, and professional connections across the region.By Connected Know
Business NewsMar 4, 2026Three Rochester-Area Founders Compete on Global Stage in Startup Grind FinalsROCHESTER, N.Y. — Three Rochester-area founders will represent the region on the global stage as finalists in the 2026 Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale, an international startup competition spotlighting emerging…By Connected Know
All citiesFounder ResourcesMar 3, 2026Resource: Invest NY Ecosystem Dashboard Mapping Upstate New York’s Innovation EconomyROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Invest NY Ecosystem Dashboard, an open-access data platform powered by Dealroom, now provides founders, investors, ecosystem builders and economic leaders a unified source of intelligence on…By Connected Know
Business NewsMar 2, 2026Rochester’s Cannabis Market Comes Into Focus as National Industry Surpasses $30 BillionROCHESTER, N.Y. — The legal cannabis industry in the United States has matured into a multibillion-dollar sector, with regulated sales reaching approximately $30.1 billion in 2024 and trending toward an annualized pace…By Connected Know
Business NewsFeb 26, 2026Bishop Kearney High School Plans Transformational Athletic and Wellness ComplexROCHESTER, N.Y. — Bishop Kearney High School has announced plans to develop a multi-use athletic and wellness complex aimed at expanding student opportunity, strengthening campus life, and supporting the school’s…By Connected Know
Founder ResourcesFeb 26, 2026Beyond the Business Card: Unconventional Ways Rochester Professionals Are Building CommunityROCHESTER, N.Y. — For decades, professional networking has centered around conference rooms, cocktail receptions and carefully exchanged business cards.By Connected Know
Founder ResourcesFeb 25, 2026Rochester on the Mic: Podcasts Driving Business, Culture, and ConversationROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester’s startup and innovation ecosystem isn’t just being built in offices and coworking spaces. It’s being broadcast.By Connected Know
All citiesFounder ResourcesBuffaloFeb 24, 2026Upstate Venture Connect to Lead Founder Roadshows to Detroit, Boston, and NYC Tech WeekROCHESTER, N.Y. — Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) is taking Upstate founders on the road this spring, launching a series of immersive roadshows designed to connect Upstate New York entrepreneurs with investors, customers…By Connected Know
Business NewsFeb 23, 2026AI Meets Workforce: Iter Opus Brings Hiring Innovation to RochesterROCHESTER, N.Y. — Iter Opus, a U.S.-based technology startup developing artificial intelligence-driven hiring and career tools, has selected downtown Rochester as the site of its new headquarters, positioning itself…By Connected Know
Founder ResourcesFeb 18, 2026Rochester Startups Take the Stage at Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale Feb. 19ROCHESTER, N.Y. — More than 20 Rochester-based startups will take the stage Feb. 19 at NextCorps for the local round of the Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale, a global competition that gives early- and growth-stage…By Connected Know
Founder InsightsFeb 17, 2026Turning Advocacy Into Action: A Rochester Founder’s JourneyVICTOR, N.Y. — When Samantha Taylor launched Olive Speech Therapy, in 2022, she was not just starting a private practice.By Connected Know
Feb 12, 2026Constellation Brands Announces CEO Transition, Nicholas Fink to Lead Rochester-Based Beverage GiantROCHESTER, N.Y. — Constellation Brands, one of the largest beverage alcohol companies in the United States and a cornerstone of Rochester’s corporate landscape, announced Thursday that Nicholas Fink will become its next…By Connected Know
Business NewsFeb 11, 2026Manufacturing for the Fusion Industry: Why Rochester Is Exploring a High-Value Entry Point into a $14B SectorROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the global race to commercialize nuclear fusion accelerates, Rochester’s innovation community is convening to examine where Western New York fits in a rapidly scaling, capital-intensive industry.By Connected Know