Just Go Grind · 2025-06-14 · 43 min
Episode 366: Justin Gordon interviews Colleen Heidinger, President of 43North, a pioneering startup competition and venture program focused on building Buffalo into a thriving center for innovation and entrepreneurship. 43North invests $5 million annually in companies that relocate to Buffalo through its immersive accelerator program. Applications now open: Watch this episode and others on YouTube . - Show Notes: 00:00 What's coming in the episode… 00:23 Introduction 01:01 What is 43North? 03:27 The early days of 43North 07:08 Covid days at 43North 09:14 Admission process 16:02 Getting the right partners 19:58 The first IPO from a 43N's company 21:02 The long-year program 26:53 Why five "$1M" on investment money? 31:02 The impact of 43North 34:50 What's next? 40:13 Why has 43N succeeded? 41:15 Take a look at the application! 42:22 Reach out to Colleen -
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