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\"\"Foundry Startup Exchange<\/h1>\n

October 2nd from 4 PM – 5 PM
\nCarol Simon Hall – Lam bizHub\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Foundry Startup Exchange<\/strong> is an interactive startup marketplace that brings University of Rochester student founders together with alumni, mentors, investors, faculty, and fellow entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

Student founders showcase their ventures through quick pitches and conversations, giving participants a chance to discover new ideas, ask questions, provide feedback, and connect with the next generation of Rochester entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

The Startup Exchange puts student ventures in the spotlight. Each participating founder has the opportunity to share what they are building, who they are building it for, and where their venture is headed.<\/p>\n

Guests can explore a range of student startups, learn about emerging ideas across industries, and use mock Foundry Funds<\/strong> to support the ventures they find most compelling.<\/p>\n

The goal isn’t just to hear pitches. It’s to create connections that can lead to mentorship, collaboration, introductions, resources, and future opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

More Than a Pitch<\/span><\/p>\n

The Foundry Startup Exchange is designed to move entrepreneurship beyond the classroom and into the community. It gives student founders a chance to be seen, heard, and connected while giving the Rochester community a front-row look at the ideas and businesses being built by University of Rochester students.<\/p>\n

Come discover what\u2019s being built. Find a venture you believe in. Make a connection.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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