Join us in congratulating our new Chairman, Pete Grum! As a founding board member with over 25 years of experience in venture capital and private equity—and with his role at Advantage Capital lending national expertise—Pete is perfectly positioned to advance our mission and forge strategic partnerships that empower Buffalo’s startup community. Here’s to a bold new chapter for 43North and our region! Read more: https://buffalonews.com/news/local/business/article_21103fd9-c64d-430d-aed6-44e19c6bad5e.html #43North #BuffaloStartups #Leadership (fb)

Buffalo isn’t just a city—it’s where bold moves turn into big wins. Richard Kim, former Director of Startup Ventures at Cultivator - UBuffalo, journeyed from a tiny Wisconsin town to South Korea—and then found his way back to Buffalo, the Queen City that’s recalibrating the startup scene. Once questioning Buffalo’s potential, Richard now champions its growth. With robust government investment, homegrown innovation, and a spirit of collaboration, Buffalo isn’t chasing Silicon Valley—it’s proving that the real question isn’t “Why Buffalo?” but “Why not?” Know someone chasing the startup dream? Tag them below and watch the full series: buffaloredefined.com #Buffaloredefined #Startups (fb)