Join us in Buffalo for this exclusive event that puts you at the center of the conversation on the future of entrepreneurship. Top venture capital leaders from across the country will share fresh insights, emerging trends, and real-world strategies that are shaping the next wave of innovation.

Designed for founders, business professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs, this in-person program is more than a discussion. It’s a chance to connect with the investors, visionaries, and changemakers fueling growth nationwide.

This Springboard Speaker Series event is part of a larger, community-driven movement supported by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to advance Western New York’s entrepreneurial vision across Greater Buffalo, Greater Rochester, and the Southern Tier.

Event Details

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Hydraulic Hearth, 716 Swan Street, Buffalo, NY

4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET

Itinerary

4:00 p.m. – Guests begin to arrive for a networking reception with brick oven pizzas, and craft beer and cocktails

5:00 p.m. – Official program begins

6:30 p.m. – Event concludes

This event will be moderated by Jack Greco, Co-Founder of ACV Auctions, and will feature unique and inspiring conversations with venture capitalists including:

Lauren DeLuca Managing Partner, Motivate VC
Katelyn Donnelly Managing Partner, Avalanche VC
Rohit Gupta Managing Director, Future Communities Capital
Victor Gutwein Managing Partner, M25
Cat Middleton General Partner, The Venture Collective
Jamie Rosenblatt Partner, Golden Ventures
Zak Schwarzman General Partner, MetaProp

Register today to reserve your spot!

We look forward to connecting in Buffalo for an energizing conversation on the future of venture capital, and how together we can spark new opportunities, connections, and growth across the Western New York entrepreneurial community.

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