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In this episode, Patrick Bosek talks with Nasir Ali, co-founder of Upstate Venture Connect, about building a thriving startup ecosystem in Upstate New York. Nasir shares the origin story of UVC, the importance of high-growth entrepreneurship, and how community connectivity drives regional transformation. They also discuss practical ways founders, mentors, and investors can get involved in growing the Upstate innovation economy.
By Patrick BosekIn this episode, Patrick Bosek talks with Nasir Ali, co-founder of Upstate Venture Connect, about building a thriving startup ecosystem in Upstate New York. Nasir shares the origin story of UVC, the importance of high-growth entrepreneurship, and how community connectivity drives regional transformation. They also discuss practical ways founders, mentors, and investors can get involved in growing the Upstate innovation economy.