named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Agile Connect Rochester
Annual conference and meetup for Agile practitioners, scrum masters, product owners, and tech leaders from over 40 companies in Upstate New York to learn, connect, and share practical insights.
Disrupt HR ROC
Event series bringing together professionals and students to share bold ideas on the future of work, business, and HR innovation.
GREAT Awards
Annual celebration recognizing individuals, teams, and organizations for innovation, collaboration, and excellence in technology across the Greater Rochester region.
InnovateHER
Mentorship and networking event connecting women in business and tech, fostering inspiration and professional development for students and community members.
Startup Drinks at NextCorps
Monthly informal meetup for entrepreneurs to network and connect over local drinks, fostering community within the startup ecosystem.
Technology Woman of the Year
Annual awards event highlighting achievements of women in high technology fields, recognizing both established leaders and emerging talent.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 2 activities
- Deliver mentorship programs for technology entrepreneursProvides structured mentorship to technology entrepreneurs and healthcare innovators through the TechRiseROC program, covering areas such as go-to-market strategy, business planning, finance, sales, MVP launch, recruiting, and team culture.
- Launch and manage regional business intelligence platformLaunched Connected Know, a business intelligence platform that highlights innovation, entrepreneurship, startups, and technology in the Rochester region, publishing over 100 articles spotlighting local founders, organizations, and opportunities.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Administer STEM scholarships for underrepresented studentsProvides scholarships to exceptional students pursuing STEM careers, with a focus on underrepresented communities including women, Black, and Brown students in the greater Rochester area.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Facilitate student access to professional development and networkingEnables underserved students to attend professional development events and connect with industry professionals through event access and networking opportunities.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Host annual awards events for tech excellence and women in technologyHosts the annual GREAT Awards and Technology Woman of the Year Awards to recognize innovation, collaboration, excellence, and achievements of women in technology within the Greater Rochester region.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Lead marketing, communications, and community engagementLeads marketing campaigns for events and programs, manages social media presence on LinkedIn, oversees website content on Squarespace, and engages in community outreach such as participation in the Connected Ideas event.
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Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Manage corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and membership engagementManages corporate partnerships, sponsorship acquisition and relationships, and oversees membership program engagement to support organizational initiatives and community growth.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Operate membership program for tech professionalsProvides individual and student memberships with benefits including 20% discounted access to events, early announcements, exclusive invite-only events, and networking opportunities with industry professionals in the Greater Rochester area.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organize community meetups for agile practitioners and entrepreneursOrganizes Agile Connect Rochester, an annual meetup for agile practitioners in Upstate New York with participants from over 40 companies, and hosts informal monthly events like Startup Drinks and Arcade 80's Meet and Mingle to foster community connections.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce podcast series on mentorship and entrepreneurshipProduces a podcast series focused on mentorship and entrepreneurship, featuring leaders in Rochester's technology community as part of the TechRiseROC program.
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Data & Technology Capacity Building 1 activity
- Provide advisory services for technology and business transformationOffers advisory services to organizations on AI adoption, digital transformation, system integration, operational strategy, and growth planning, having advised more than 15 organizations on transformation initiatives.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Support workforce development and regional tech ecosystem growthPromotes economic development of the technology business community in the Rochester, NY area through workforce development initiatives, knowledge sharing, collaboration opportunities, and fostering business growth via a partner network.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$110K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$100K91%
Investment income——
Other revenue$52
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses—
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balance sheet
Total assets$56K
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Net assets$-49K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- DAVID PECK — DIRECTOR
- GREG KAUFFMAN — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER SERTL — DIRECTOR
- MARK LUCAS — DIRECTOR
- MEGAN PLATE — DIRECTOR
- PAUL GABEL — DIRECTOR
- SRIRAM ATCHUTUNI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- 3pmVentures Partner — Pavan Kumar, Partner at 3pmVentures, mentors entrepreneurs through the TechRiseRoc program.
- Agile Connect Rochester Partner — Co-organizes or partners on events and programs within the Rochester tech community.
- CMIT Solutions of Rochester Partner — Partner organization featured in a podcast episode highlighting women leaders in technology.
- Cerion Nanomaterials Partner — Employer of a board member and likely corporate partner.
- Connected Know Partner — Co-hosted the Connected Ideas event series to connect technology professionals in Rochester.
- Connected Know Partner — Participates as featured organization in Connected Cocktails, a series hosted by Connected Know.
- Connected Know Partner — Platform co-founded by Kayte Malik to highlight innovation and entrepreneurship in the Rochester technology ecosystem.
- Constellation Brands Inc Partner — Employer of a board member and likely corporate partner.
- Entre Computer Services Partner — Employer of a board member and likely corporate partner.
- Executive Leadership Team Partner — Collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team to guide marketing strategy and execution.
- GREESHMA JOHNSON Partner — 2022 Emerging Technology Woman of the Year recipient who has endorsed the impact of the award for women in technology.
- Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship Partner — Collaborates with Golisano Institute on events including Disrupt HR ROC and AI Innovation Showcase.
- Hyatt Regency Rochester Partner — Host venue for the Agile Connect Rochester event.
- ITX Partner — Co-hosts events such as "An Evening with Mike Belsito" with ITX.
- ITX Partner — Employer of board members and likely corporate partner.
- Laine Recruiting Partner — Brian Carroll, Owner of Laine Recruiting, serves as a mentor in the TechRiseRoc program.
- Marketing Committee Partner — Collaborates with the Marketing Committee on content creation, campaign execution, and event promotion.
- NextCorps Partner — Hosts the monthly Startup Drinks event at NextCorps.
- Paychex Partner — Employer of leadership team members and likely corporate partner.
- Proofpoint Partner — Dennis Mnuskin, Director of Software Engineering at Proofpoint, participates as a mentor in the TechRiseRoc program.
- Springboard Funder — Provided funding that enabled the TechRiseROC focused podcast series.
- TechRochester Network — Member of its own network as the organizing entity.
- TechRochester Network — Member of the TechRochester network aimed at advancing the regional tech ecosystem.
- Two Pillars Advising Partner — Diane Gardner, Principal of Two Pillars Advising, participates as a mentor in the TechRiseRoc program.
- Wegmans Food Markets Partner — Employer of a board member and likely corporate partner.
- ezCater Partner — Employer of a board member and likely corporate partner.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Curated Mentorship for Entrepreneurial Growthmethodology: structured-mentorshipBy matching entrepreneurs with experienced mentors through a structured, curated process, we improve founder resilience and business outcomes, because targeted knowledge transfer and network access address critical gaps in early- and growth-stage technology ventures.
- Equity-Centered STEM Accessmethodology: equity-in-stemBy removing financial barriers and increasing exposure to role models and professional development, we increase participation of women and underrepresented communities in STEM, because access and representation are foundational to long-term equity and pipeline growth.
- Human-Centered Technology Adoptionmethodology: human-centered AI adoptionBy integrating strategic roadmaps with organizational readiness and workforce engagement, we enable successful AI and digital transformation, because sustainable tech adoption depends on human capital and leadership alignment as much as technical implementation.
- Network-Driven Ecosystem Developmentmethodology: network-buildingBy connecting tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations through shared networks and structured events, we accelerate regional economic growth and strengthen the technology ecosystem, because sustained collaboration increases innovation, resource access, and collective capacity.