Nov 3, 10:30 PM – Nov 4, 12:30 AM (UTC)
The Inn On Broadway, 26 Broadway, Rochester, 14607
A special Rochester Startup Week edition of Connected Ideas: a Founder Panel with Karen Skuse, Colin Floom, Ryan Mosher, and Mike Thaney, moderated by Kayte Malik, plus featured Startup Grind companies.
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Join us for a special November edition of Connected Ideas, hosted by Connected Know in partnership with Startup Grind Rochester as part of Rochester Startup Week.
This night is all about founders — the people who take an idea, build something from it, navigate the uncertainty, and keep moving forward. We're bringing together founders from across the region for an evening of candid conversation, meaningful connections, and a look at what it really takes to build and grow a company.
At the center of the evening is a Founder Panel featuring entrepreneurs with different backgrounds, industries, and experiences. We'll talk about building from the ground up, finding opportunities, navigating setbacks, growing a business, knowing when to pivot, and the lessons that only come from actually doing it.
We'll also feature some of the most promising Startup Grind companies from across the region — come meet the founders building what's next in Rochester:
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: The Inn on Broadway – Vanni's Speakeasy, 26 Broadway, Rochester, NY 14607
November Community Partner: Startup Grind Rochester
Tickets are $15 per person and include light hors d'oeuvres, the Founder Panel, and networking. Cash bar. Bulk ticket rates are available.
Are you a student? Ask about our limited allotment of FREE student tickets (a valid university-issued email address is required).
This is a ticketed event, and a valid ticket is required to attend. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.
A portion of every ticket sold supports Startup Grind Rochester and its work to connect and strengthen the local startup community.
Thank you to our location partner, The Inn on Broadway.
November 3 – 4, 2026
10:30 PM – 12:30 AM (UTC)
Startup Grind
Director
CivicPulse
Community Outreach Lead
MillerKnoll
Software Portfolio Manager
CoPivot
Founder Relations
SchoolQuizz
Community Manager
InfoPreserve Inc.
Founder @ InfoPreserve
Advisor
Team Member
Founder
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