Monday, April 7th
Networking Breakfast - 8:30-10:30am
Seneca One Tower, 1 Seneca St, Buffalo
Kickoff the week with breakfast and networking.
Featuring a Q&A with David Lord, CEO and founder of Guidesly. The former 43North winner moved to Buffalo in 2024 and recently closed a $9.5M funding round.
Tuesday, April 8th
CBLS, 701 Ellicott Street, Buffalo
Networking Lunch - 12pm
Grab some lunch and conversation with members of the WNY startup community.
Building a Startup in buffalo – Breakout Sessions, 1:00pm
Choose from one of four sessions featuring some of the area's most dynamic ecosystem members.
How to raise your seed round in 2025
David Gonzalez, cofounder and CEO of Arbol; and Kevin Siskar, founder and CEO of Finta
Call the operator: The secret to creating a company out of chaos
Kat Carter, founder of Straight Answers Consulting and veteran of many startups
Opportunities for emerging talent in Buffalo’s innovation economy”
Shannon Callahan, Talent Rise; and Christian Gaddis, 43North
The key to creating a hot consumer brand
Leslie Woodward, founder and CEO, Edenesque
Meet Local Investors – Breakout Sessions, 2:00pm
Come face-to-face with the biggest names in WNY startup finance in one of these four sessions.
Group 1: Anthony Santaro, Armory Square Ventures; David Brown, Impellent Ventures; Nicole Camarre, 43North
Group 2: Danielle Blount, BOLD Ventures; Tom Quinn, WNY Impact Investment Fund; Ron Faso, S2 Ventures
Group 3: Jack McGowan, Buffalo Angels; Jim Aroune, Brown & White Fund; Olivia Goldstein, Startfast Ventures
Group 4: Jay Katz, Launch NY; Arden Sorge, 43North; Peter Burakowsi, UB Cultivator
WNY STARTUP OPEN MIC NIGHT
Tuesday, April 8 – 6-9pm
- Come be entertained, including surprise performances from your hosts
- Jam with other startups and members of the startup ecosystem
- Celebrate Cultivator graduate companies
FREE ADMISSION. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Have a hidden talent and want to join in the show?
Please fill out this form by April 1st to express your interest in performing (a song, poetry, etc.). Slots are limited; respond ASAP!
Wednesday, April 9th
2025 SUNY AI Symposium at UB
On Tuesday, April 8th and Wednesday, April 9th, the SUNY AI Symposium at UB brings together AI experts from across the state, in Western New York and around the country. A great opportunity to explore all things AI at UB.
The event showcases AI thought leaders, SUNY researchers, students and companies of all sizes who leverage AI to produce positive outcomes—with scientific discovery, business innovation and economic impact. Come curious, explore the fascinating world of AI and leave with connections to those at the forefront of innovation.
Space is limited: If interested in attending, please email: ub-research@buffalo.edu
ACA Angel University Due Diligence Course "Watch Party", 4:45pm
CBLS, 701 Ellicott Street, Buffalo
An exciting event hosted by the Western New York Venture Association & Buffalo Angels. This in-person gathering will bring together investors and entrepreneurs to watch and discuss the online Due Diligence Course presented by The Angel Capital Association Angel University. Light food and drink will be served.