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Spotlight on SunDensity: Solving Inefficiencies in Photonics
Dr. Nish Sonwalkar, Founder and CEO of SunDensity, has developed a Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) technology that improves the efficiency of solar panels as well as electronic devices and architectural
Attributes of a Successful Startup
What do investors look for in a company? NextCorps President, Jim Senall, sits down with Don Golini, founder of SANICA Ventures and QED Technologies International, successful entrepreneur, startup mentor, chairman
Better Living and Business Performance Through Mindfulness
Mindfulness teaches us to ground ourselves in the moment and direct our attention in ways that refresh us. Mindfulness coach, Sabrina Vogler, CPC, CEC, joins us to describe the many
Business Models for Investing and Resources
In part three of his conversation with Luminate Managing Director, Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan, Dr. Milton Chang gives his thoughts on how and when to exit a business and tips for
Navigating Investment
In part two of a three-part conversation with Luminate Managing Director, Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan, Dr. Milton Chang describes the different types of investments and misconceptions around the challenges of raising
The Path to Entrepreneurship
Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan, Managing Director of the Luminate accelerator, sits down with Dr. Milton Chang, Managing Partner of Incubic Management, author of Toward Entrepreneurship, and Luminate Board Member. In part
Flower City Pro-Am Hackathon
Scott Root, Professional Development Manager from Wegmans’ IT Department, shares how to get involved with Wegmans’ Flower City Pro-Am Hackathon, a 24-hour hackathon taking placing March 28-29, 2020. Focused on
Spotlight on Gian: Empowering Healthier Grocery Choices
Ameet Bhattacharya, Co-Founder and CEO of Gian, shares how HealthCart, his company’s innovative health software platform and application, empowers grocery shoppers to make healthy choices online and in-store based on
Copyright and Trademark Tips
David K. Hou, Partner at Boylan Code, shares his expertise in copyright and trademark law with Holly Barrett, NextCorps Marketing Director. David describes what makes a strong trademark, how to
Designing for the Customer Experience
Ben Zombek, Founder and Principal of BZDesign, discusses the tenets of good design that puts the end user first with Kate Leonard, Digital Marketing Manager at NextCorps. Ben talks through
What is Optics?
Damon Diehl, PhD, Technology Program Manager at the Luminate accelerator program, speaks with Ben Guerrero, Digital Media Manager at NextCorps, about his start in optics and how this enormous field
Why Startups are Incubating at NextCorps
Andy Simon, Client Engagement Manager at NextCorps, interviews Matt Foley, Director of Startup Incubation at NextCorps. Matt explains the difference between business incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces, discusses some of
