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Summer Internships

*Summer 2024 applications are now closed* Buffalo’s most sought-after internship experience is back! The 43North Summer Internship Program is now accepting applications through March 7, 2024. Immerse yourself in exclusive opportunities, from sitting in on meetings with founders to shaking hands with top-tier investors. Contribute to the growth of Buffalo by helping us bring the

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43North’s Inaugural Alumni Summit: Building Bonds Beyond Buffalo

At the end of October, 43North hosted its inaugural Alumni Summit in Buffalo, NY. The two-day event gathered over 35 alumni founders from nearly 30 of 43North’s portfolio companies for multiple days of programming, networking, and of course, Buffalo football. How does a startup accelerator engage and support its portfolio companies after they leave the

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Navigating Year-End: Your Guide to Landing Your Dream Job in 2024

As the year draws to a close, it’s natural to reflect on the past months and set goals for the upcoming year. For many, this includes aspirations for career growth and the pursuit of that dream job. Whether you’re actively job-seeking or simply looking to make strategic career moves, here’s a comprehensive guide on what

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Introducing Our Year Nine Cohort

Five Exceptional Startups Joining Buffalo’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem On October 12th, we had the incredible privilege of standing on the stage at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, surrounded by 3,000 people from the Buffalo community as we kicked off our ninth edition of 43North Finals. Our team works tirelessly, starting at the beginning of the year,

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Meet the 2023 43North Finalists

43North Finals returns for the 9th year on Thursday, October 12th. The stage is set for companies from around the world to go head-to-head, vying for a cut of $5 million and the opportunity to build their business right here in Buffalo, NY. Out of the 15 finalists, only five will secure $1 million each

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ShearShare Shines on Today Show

  43North portfolio company, ShearShare (Y7), was recently featured on the Today Show! Ty and Courtney Caldwell, the husband and wife duo behind ShearShare, noticed a significant problem in the hair industry, especially during the pandemic – empty chairs. They decided to use their sheer creativity to develop a solution that has earned them the

Emerging Tech Ecosystems with Dominic Costanzo

Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite streaming app! Dominic Costanzo relocated from Richmond, VA, to Buffalo, NY, to contribute to the growth of Buffalo’s Startup Ecosystem. In this episode, Dom sits down with Cindy Sideris to discuss the qualities of successful emerging tech ecosystems in mid-sized cities.  THE INTERVIEW Dom Costanzo joined the 43North

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International Women’s Day

Meet the Women of 43North March is Women’s History Month, and each day, we cheers to the incredible women who are making history. But, DYK that only 1.9% of all venture capital dollars go to female founders? Yikes. From day one, 43N has committed to changing that statistic, and today, 26% of our portfolio companies

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Kickfurther plan to Hire CRO and CFO to Scale in 2023

Kickfurther (Y5) is gearing up for growth in 2023! The Buffalo-based startup offers an innovative platform that allows companies to secure financing by pre-selling their inventory to backers, reducing the risk and cost of traditional financing methods. Co-founder and CEO Sean De Clercq, plan to hire a Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Finance Officer to

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How to Celebrate Black History Month at Your Startup

Each February, Black History Month is celebrated to honor the culture and tell the stories of the Black community. But we’re not just talking about things that happened in the past. There is still a lot of work that we all have to do to become authentically inclusive, empathetic, and diverse in the workplace. Black