Innovare Elevation Series

Welcome to the Innovare Elevation Series: Where Innovation Meets Inspiration!

Get ready to elevate your thinking and ignite your passion for innovation with our dynamic lineup of past and upcoming events. From captivating keynote speeches to engaging panel discussions, each moment in the Innovare Elevation Series is designed to inspire and empower.

Join us as we delve into the forefront of technological advancement, exploring topics ranging from cybersecurity to artificial intelligence, from aerospace to quantum computing. Our past events have been nothing short of extraordinary, featuring industry leaders, visionary thinkers, and groundbreaking ideas that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Our upcoming events promise even more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn from the best in the field. Whether you’re an established expert or a rising star, we invite you to be part of the conversation as a guest speaker or attendee.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly transformative. Join us at the next Innovare Elevation Series event and be inspired to reach new heights of innovation!

Ready to elevate with us? Contact us today to learn more about becoming a guest speaker or attending our upcoming events. Let’s make history together!

Upcoming Innovare Elevation Series Sessions

January 16 – The Top 5 Mistakes Founders Make

Featuring:

Alexander Fraser, Managing Partner, Milwaukee Office Industry Group Chair, Banking & Financial Services
Jordan Koss, Partner, Co-Chair, Venture Best

Where:

Innovare Advancement Center, 592 Hangar Rd, Rome, NY 13441

When:

Thursday, January 16, 2025
12pm – 1pm

This event will include a FREE lunch sponsored by Michael Best LLP!

We’re excited to welcome guest speakers Jordan Koss and Alex Fraser from Michael Best as they tackle the topic: The Top 5 Mistakes Founders Make. Drawing on years of experience guiding startups, Jordan and Alex will break down the most common entrepreneurial pitfalls and equip you with actionable strategies to avoid them.

But that’s not all—this session will also showcase the SUP tech product from StartUpProgram.com, a revolutionary tool designed to help founders scale smarter and make confident, effective decisions as they grow.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, refine your entrepreneurial approach, and explore tools that can transform your vision into reality.

Additional Elevation Events & Features

Coffee & Concepts

The Innovare Elevation Series is proud to present COFFEE & CONCEPTS! This exciting networking opportunity will take place every 1st and 3rd Thursday, 10-11AM, at the 2nd Floor Hive at Innovare Advancement Center.

Walk in, grab a cup of Utica Coffee, sit down or stay standing & let’s chat.

“About what?”

Anything tech related; how does something work, the new quantum lab inside the Innovare Advancement Center, happenings within the Mohawk Valley, cyber security, an idea you have, what is a SBIR/STTR, let’s just talk tech concepts over coffee.

Stay for the hour or just a few minutes; either way let’s stay connected!

Upcoming Coffee and Concepts Dates:

January 16 – Modovolo

Arion Mangio, CTO and Co-Founder

Justin Call, CEO and Co-Founder

Topic: Why Electric Rotary-Wing Drones Struggle to Fly Longer Than 1 Hour

February 6 – Quanterion Solutions Inc.

Topic: TBD

Griffiss Grounds

Griffiss Grounds is a brand new podcast that aims to foster community engagement and knowledge sharing by blending casual, coffee-themed conversations with insightful tech talks.

Join our host – Melissa Tallman – to connect local innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts with each other and the wider community, highlighting cutting-edge technology developments, inspiring success stories, and practical insights over a cup of Utica Coffee Roasting coffee.