Its programming centers on four types of gatherings: regional Office Hours , which give founders access to personalized feedback from UNY50 members, investors, and mentors; multi-day Founder Roadshows , which connect select Upstate companies with investors, customers, and entrepreneurial networks in major markets like NYC, Boston and Washington, DC; curated founder and leadership dinners, designed to build trusted relationships among experienced and emerging entrepreneurs; and Unleashed , UVC’s annual invitation-only founders retreat. Its impact is also made possible by a statewide community of corporate and community partners, universities, financial institutions, investors, board members, advisors, volunteers, and founders who share a commitment to creating more high-growth opportunities in Upstate New York.