Zachary Schneider

Dentite is a B2B SaaS billing company, leveraging AI to automate the delivery of medical payments for common dental procedures.

What first started as Founder Alexa Jovanovic’s final university research project has since evolved organically into the internationally recognized and award-winning braille fashion brand, Aille Design (pronounced: eye). Alexa went from sewing one bead at a time in her dorm room to being a clue on Celebrity Jeopardy and having her designs worn on stage by world-renowned musician Andrea Bocelli. Aille Design works with the blind and visually impaired community to create fashion-forward clothing and accessories that feature fully legible braille in the form of beadwork. The braille on the items ranges from physical descriptions to empowering statements and is designed so that the braille is the focal point of each piece. The designs are functional for braille readers, but so beautiful that they can be loved and worn by anyone. Ultimately, they allow you to literally wear your values on your sleeve and promote conversation about the importance of accessibility. Each piece is co-designed with the community and a percentage of profits are donated to local visually impaired organizations.

Azuna makes your air smell like air again Azuna is more than an air freshener. Its a naturally powerful way to eliminate odors at the source without any harsh chemicals or artificial perfumes. We use tea tree oil to get rid of odors caused by bacteria, mildew and mold in the air and on surfaces. Unlike conventional products that mask odors, our tea tree oil-based products are infused with a hint of fragrances like lemon, lavender and bergamot to infuse any space with a subtle scent – for fresher, cleaner and healthier indoor air.

Launch NY is a Nonprofit Venture Development Organization with a mission to identify, support, and invest in high-growth, high-impact companies across Upstate New York. Our goal is to catalyze the entrepreneurial culture through regional collaboration with ecosystem partners. Capitalizing on existing regional resources, Launch NY coordinates and partners with entrepreneurship resources to catalyze the ecosystem and provide access to valuable growth opportunities in Upstate New York. Upstate NY boasts exceptional resources for starting and building business ventures. Inspiring regional collaboration to access these resources is crucial to our plan for fostering entrepreneurial success.

Circuit Clinical, one of the fastest-growing research networks in the USA, is dedicated to empowering patients to choose clinical research as a care option through improved access to clinical trials. Committed to transforming the experience of finding, choosing, and participating in clinical research for physicians and their patients, Circuit provides clinical research services through traditional, hybrid, and decentralized community-based site models and their MD Prescreen service that optimizes patient referrals. Learn more at circuitclinical.com

Inspired by our love of the great outside, we make Climate Neutral-certified sneakerboots with all-weather protection, rugged construction, and versatile styling. Every pair of Forsakes is designed with our Peak-to-Pavement® philosophy in mind. Because whether you’re on city streets or unmarked trails, we believe that your days should never be limited by the gear on your feet. Our story began in 2009 when two friends left the east coast for snowier pastures in Big Sky, MT and Alta, UT. Jobs were secured, apartments were rented, and skiing powder became a daily pursuit. But life in the mountains puts a real strain on footwear. We needed shoes that could withstand the elements while effortlessly navigating between work and play. In 2012, we set about making them after raising more than $100,000 in a Kickstarter campaign. Today, our operations are based in Boston, MA and Buffalo, NY, and our sneakerboots are sold online and in more than 225 retail stores across North America. We’ve participated in the 43North start-up incubator program and are members of the Outdoor Diversity CEO Pledge, Mission Brand Alliance, and Climate Neutral.

Dentite is a B2B SaaS billing company, leveraging AI to automate the delivery of medical payments for common dental procedures.

What first started as Founder Alexa Jovanovic’s final university research project has since evolved organically into the internationally recognized and award-winning braille fashion brand, Aille Design (pronounced: eye). Alexa went from sewing one bead at a time in her dorm room to being a clue on Celebrity Jeopardy and having her designs worn on stage by world-renowned musician Andrea Bocelli. Aille Design works with the blind and visually impaired community to create fashion-forward clothing and accessories that feature fully legible braille in the form of beadwork. The braille on the items ranges from physical descriptions to empowering statements and is designed so that the braille is the focal point of each piece. The designs are functional for braille readers, but so beautiful that they can be loved and worn by anyone. Ultimately, they allow you to literally wear your values on your sleeve and promote conversation about the importance of accessibility. Each piece is co-designed with the community and a percentage of profits are donated to local visually impaired organizations.

Armory Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Upstate New York and NYC. We often provide the first round of institutional capital for companies targeting the largest industries across New York State and select emerging cities across the Northeast. We are actively involved in all aspects of company growth—from recruiting senior talent, customers, and co-investors to providing general management support. We launched our firm in 2014 and consider ourselves fortunate to be backed by the region’s most respected institutions, corporations and foundations. Our entrepreneurs tend to be as passionate as our community is to build companies that support and grow their own towns and geographies.

Business & Entrepreneur Partnerships is the go-to team for businesses of all sizes—from early-stage startups to global corporations—to connect and collaborate with the University at Buffalo. Think of us as your extra set of hands to help you advance innovation, solve challenges and achieve your business goals. Well match your business needs to our resources, like: - Expertise for joint R&D projects - A diverse talent pipeline - Breakthrough technology available for license - Specialized, high-tech equipment & services - Office and lab space - Startup support programs - Funding to accelerate innovation Put us to work for you.

Azuna makes your air smell like air again Azuna is more than an air freshener. Its a naturally powerful way to eliminate odors at the source without any harsh chemicals or artificial perfumes. We use tea tree oil to get rid of odors caused by bacteria, mildew and mold in the air and on surfaces. Unlike conventional products that mask odors, our tea tree oil-based products are infused with a hint of fragrances like lemon, lavender and bergamot to infuse any space with a subtle scent – for fresher, cleaner and healthier indoor air.