Yes! Don’t believe me? GM was founded in 1908 on the heels of the 1907 financial crisis. Burger King started slinging beef patties amid the post-Korean War recession. William Hewlett and David Packard formed the genesis of Hewlett-Packard during a recession in the late 1930s. The Great Recession, which lasted from 2007 to 2009, saw […]

Western New York is full of innovative people, blazing new trails as they work to build a better Buffalo. Forge Buffalo is teaming up with our friends at 43North, Aleron, Be In Buffalo and TechBuffalo to create a blog series celebrating a select group of Western New York Trailblazers.  Graham Vosburg is the Director of Digital Marketing at 43North […]

For entrepreneurs, making difficult decisions is almost second nature. From figuring out how to raise precious capital to cutting ties with bad employees or poor clients, preserving the security and longevity of their emerging companies is top-of-mind. Yet arguably the most important challenge that startup founders must overcome involves employee compensation and equity distribution. In […]

Don’t have a million-dollar idea to launch your own startup, but still interested in working for one? The innovative and dynamic startup realm has exploded over the past decade with an abundance of unicorns and IPO-success stories. Emerging companies have gained increased notoriety and public attention, fostering a deeper inkling of curiosity among prospective employees. […]

In the wake of COVID-19, organizations have come to terms with the paramount importance of maintaining a flexible, agile, and proactive business approach. So what can startup leaders do to steer their organizations away from disruption and headed down the right path? Here are six tips to maintain startup success, even in times of crisis. […]

You did your research and decided you’re ready for the startup life. Then you found the perfect opportunity, built a flawless resume,  created a social media presence your mom could be proud of, got the call, nailed the interview and got a good opening offer. Now, it’s time to negotiate your salary and benefits and […]

The following blog was shared with Forge Buffalo by our partners at Viaduct. A proven partner of Buffalo’s startup community, Viaduct connects emerging businesses with their most important asset: people. The talent acquisition company works with entrepreneurs to identify new job candidates, assess their compatibilities and manage their onboarding. Pete Petrella, Managing Director at Viaduct, […]

We get it. The startup life isn’t for everyone and working for a larger company does have its benefits like better name recognition, less variation in day-to-day activities, and more stability. Knowing what’s important to you, what work style complements your skillset your career goals and what it’s really like to work for a startup […]

You made the decision. You’re finally ready to join Buffalo’s startup and emerging business community. Now, all you need to do is upload your resumé to Forge Buffalo so local companies searching the site can see what you have to offer. But before you do that, you’re going to need to know what recruiters are looking for […]