In this episode of the Latitude podcast by 43North, Justine Palkowski, Senior Marketing Manager, hosts the co-founders of Stepwise, a Y9 cohort company that recently relocated to Buffalo. Stepwise aims to revolutionize electrification, making it affordable and accessible for homeowners. Meet the Team: Jane Chen, Co-founder and CEO, brings a business background and a passion
Discover the keys to entrepreneurial success as Helen Min, Managing Partner at Phenomenal Ventures, shares insights on playing to your strengths in the startup world. Helen, a Buffalo native with a background in major tech companies and advertising, discusses the evolving role of AI, the power of complementary strengths in founding teams, and the crucial
In our latest Latitude with 43North episode, we sat down with Daricus Releford, Co-founder and CEO of StoreCash, a dynamic app that’s reshaping how you save at your favorite stores. Daricus, part of our year nine cohort, shares the ins and outs of StoreCash, its unique features, and his journey as a black founder in
In this compelling episode of the 43North podcast, we unravel the remarkable journey of Kredit Academy, a 43North Y9 portfolio company that recently relocated to Buffalo, New York. Founder Evan Leaphart, drawing from his own struggles with credit card debt at the age of 18, shares how this pivotal moment ignited the creation of Kredit
In the realm of innovation and community building, KAV’s founder, Whitman Kwok, sits down with Justine Palkowski, Senior Marketing Manager, on our Latitude podcast. Freshly welcomed into 43North’s Y9 cohort, Whitman unfolds the narrative that brought KAV to Buffalo – a journey brimming with resilience, technological marvels, and a commitment to community that resonates deeply
In October 2023, 43North had the distinct honor of hosting a visionary in the tech and entrepreneurial world – Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of Revolution LLC, a D.C. based investment firm, author of “The Rise of the Rest,” and former co-founder of AOL. Steve’s return to Buffalo, a city he explored in 2015 while
In this episode, CJ Maurer, the driving force behind The Gist, a dynamic inbound marketing agency headquartered at Buffalo’s iconic Seneca One Tower, joins forces with the 43North team. Together, they explore the intricate world of mastering your CRM to supercharge sales through the dynamic landscape of inbound marketing. ABOUT THE GIST: The Gist is
In an exciting twist, Maniac from Trainwreck Sports steps in as the guest host of the Latitude Podcast for an exclusive behind-the-scenes episode. Join him as he sits down with the brilliant minds behind the 43North Marketing Team – Tiffani, Devin, and Maura – to unravel the inner workings of 43North Finals. Resources: Get FREE
John B Johnson, Identity Architect, discusses how to optimize your brand identity to directly benefit your marketing efforts, product development, and more. Listen to John’s tips on why your branding needs to be more than a logo, and how a small studio helped 43North Y7 Portfolio Company, ShearShare! ABOUT JOHN John B. Johnson, hailing from
Brett Brohl, Managing Partner at Bread and Butter Ventures, joins Cindy Sideris, Sr. Platform Manager at 43North, to discuss four mistakes founders can make when scaling their startup. THE INTERVIEW As part of 43North’s accelerator program, we invite venture capitalists and experts from around the country to chat with our founders for monthly fireside
Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite streaming app! In this episode of Latitude, Justine Palkowski, Sr. Marketing Manager at 43North, is joined by the founders of Twipes, Elle McIntosh and Al Borz, who are making waves in the wet wipes industry. The episode delves into their founder journey, the inspiration behind Twipes, and their
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