Building products that actually create value
Takeaways from a lunch & learn with Zoe Koulouris, NextCorps Entrepreneur-in-Residence TL;DR The strongest products sit at the intersection of customer, business, and technology; ignoring any one of these creates
Inside the Incubator: Spotlight on IngenID
Get to know IngenID, a startup in the NextCorps incubator using voice biometrics to help businesses verify identity and keep sensitive information secure. Based on an interview with Peter Soufleris,
Inside the Incubator: Spotlight on PlankeApp
Get to know PlankeApp, a startup in the NextCorps incubator helping boutique fitness studios and instructors connect, hire, and grow. Based on an interview with PJ McMullen, co-founder and CEO
8 expert tips to move from napkin to prototype
Every great invention starts somewhere—often on the back of a napkin. But the gap between a sketch and a market-ready product can feel like an abyss. To help founders bridge
30 seconds to ‘yes’: Inside the minds of VCs, angels, and grant reviewers
In the world of early-stage startups, capital is the fuel, but the source of that fuel determines your speed, your steering, and who ultimately sits in the driver’s seat. NextCorps
Major tax wins for startups: R&D relief and hiring credits explained
If you’re running a tech startup, biotech company, or any business investing in innovation, the tax landscape just shifted dramatically in your favor. At a recent NextCorps lunch and learn,
Partner Spotlight: Monroe Community College
Finding the right talent can make or break a growing business. In the Finger Lakes region, Monroe Community College (MCC) plays a critical role in meeting that need. Through workforce
Inside the Incubator: Spotlight on Echo Life
Get to know NextCorps incubation client, Echo Life, a wearable technology startup creating immersive musical experiences that help people manage stress, improve focus, and enjoy better sleep. Based on an
Circular economy as a competitive edge: Turning sustainability into business value
At a recent NextCorps lunch & learn, founders and manufacturers gathered to explore a powerful idea: circular economy principles aren’t just good for the planet—they’re a source of real competitive
Forecasting with confidence: A founder’s guide to smarter financial decisions
NextCorps recently hosted a workshop with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Joel Benzel, who led founders through the art of financial forecasting. With years of experience navigating customer discovery, raising capital, and steering a
Partner Spotlight Special Edition: RTMA
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) is a nonprofit organization representing advanced manufacturers and equipping them with the strategic insight, innovation, and support needed to stay competitive and grow.
Partner Spotlight: Grow-NY
Innovation in food and agriculture grows faster with guidance, capital, and strong regional support. Grow-NY brings these elements together through a global startup competition that awards $3 million each year