In this episode of the UVC Founders and Leaders Podcast, host Patrick Bosek sits down with Michael Ryzowick, technical co-founder of Rosie, the Ithaca-based grocery e-commerce platform acquired by Instacart in 2022. Michael shares the multi-generational roots of his entrepreneurial drive, the journey from scrappy upstate startup to successful exit, and the pivotal moments that shaped Rosie’s evolution. From dumpster-dived printers to negotiating an acquisition in the days before his wedding, this conversation dives deep into the grit, pivots, and lessons behind building a business in upstate New York.