RocGrowth is helping to build the New Rochester and will highlight some of our community's leading social entrepreneurs at our next event. We are partnering with our friends at Startup Grind to co-produce a virtual pitch battle Thurs., Oct. 28, 5:30-7pm.
What is social entrepreneurship? It is a commitment to build a profitable business while providing community benefits that are often associated with non-profits. It demonstrates that for-profits can be effective at "doing good" for the community.
What is a pitch battle? Five social entrepreneurs will provide a brief explanation of their company, mission and efficacy. Judges will determine a winner based on the most persuasive presentation.
Pitch Battle applicants apply here by Oct. 18th.
Zack Ellis, TheirStory
Jacob Fox, Closed Loop Systems
Tina Paradiso, Imprintable Solutions
Favio Osorio and David Rodriguez, Arbol
Zach Sarkis, FLWR CITY Collective
Maureen Ballatori - 29 Design Studio and Metro Collective
Kelly Metras - BOSSY, Salena’s Mexican Restaurant, Nox Cocktail Lounge
Kathy Driscoll - Ain Center for Entrepreneurship
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Richard has also been active in the entrepreneurial and economic development community in Rochester. Richard co-founded and was president of Digital Rochester and was an original board member of the Greater Rochester Enterprise. He also served as a board member of the Venture Investors Association of New York and annual giving chair of Haverford College.
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