Forward Faster

Dec 18 2023
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Bite-sized insights for entrepreneurs, growing companies, and the leaders who are helping to shape our future.

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The Intersection of AI and Climate

Dec 18 2023 24 mins  
AI has revolutionized almost every industry and the world of climate tech has not been left out. Three climate tech AI founders come together on Forward Faster to share their […]

How Hydronic Shell Breathes New Life Into Old Buildings

Oct 25 2023 15 mins  
Heating and cooling old buildings is one of the largest emitters when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. Hydronic Shell is addressing these older buildings head-on with its patented HVAC […]

Active Surfaces Flexes New Technology for the Future of Solar

Sep 25 2023 21 mins  
Active Surfaces envisions a future where any surface can be solar. The proprietary, MIT-patented technology makes it possible to apply flexible, light-weight solar panels to any surface. The technology is […]

How Commitment to Company Culture Pays Off at Optimax

Apr 10 2023 15 mins  
Optimax Systems, Inc. was a small startup operating out of a barn in the mid-90s, and today it’s America’s largest precision optics manufacturer. Optimax employs 460 people and counting in […]

How PlankeApp is Designing the Future of Boutique Fitness Hiring

Apr 03 2023 17 mins  
In the boutique fitness industry, the ability to form personal connections matters more than a resume or list of credentials. Traditional job posting platforms like LinkedIn or Indeed are not […]

How Circle Optics is Revolutionizing the Way We View the World

Jan 18 2023 11 mins  
Meet two key members of the team that’s building the world’s first seamless 360° camera. Circle Optics‘ Chief Operating Officer, Ian Gauger, and Director of Marketing, Jennifer Sertl, sit down […]

How Optica Plays Matchmaker for Startups and Industry

Dec 14 2022 19 mins  
What trends are exciting to the Chief Technology Officer of the world’s leading optics and photonics association? Dr. Jose Pozo, CTO of Optica, met up with Luminate’s Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan […]

How Launch NY is Funding Startups with One of the Most Active Seed Funds in the Country

Nov 21 2022 13 mins  
Startup businesses less than five years old are now the greatest generator of new jobs. Launch NY’s mission is to identify, support, and fund these high-growth-potential startup businesses, and it […]

VPIphotonics Brings Cutting-Edge Capabilities to Rochester

Sep 09 2022 17 mins  
VPIphotonics of Berlin, Germany recently relocated its U.S. office from Boston to Rochester and now shares a building with NextCorps and the Luminate accelerator. Chris Maloney, Managing Director of the […]

Securing Government Contracts: Tips for Entrepreneurs

Aug 24 2022 33 mins  
There are many opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to work with the government — on the local and federal levels, as well as with branches of the military. […]