“You’re moving into a new office, you’re moving into a new city, but you’re also running a business,” said Eder, the co-founder of Big Wheelbarrow. The startup helps grocery stores get more local food on their shelves.
Sam Eder, center, CEO of Big Wheelbarrow, holds a gifted Buffalo pennant alongside chief technology officer Evan Alter and chief operating officer Christina Wing.
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Bime, the CEO of Infiuss Health, had never seen such a big snowstorm before, or felt such low temperatures. Of course, she knew about Buffalo’s winters before moving here. “It’s one thing to hear, and it’s another thing to experience it,” she said with a laugh.
Bime said she is taking the weather in stride. “Overall, I am always that someone that is down for change, and the 43North team has been incredible, so I think that really made the transition smooth,” she said.
Colleen Heidinger, 43North’s president, said she was looking forward to the new class of startups getting a chance to discover the region. “We can already sense the excitement not only for this program but also for the Buffalo community, as they have started to visit coffee shops, buy furniture and meet their landlords.”
Top Seedz’s Rebecca Brady looks back at winning the grand prize in the 43North competition.
Something the eight prize-winning startups have in common: each other. They say just talking with fellow startups is helpful.
“What people don’t realize is that startup executive life is so lonely, and stressful,” Eder said. “Most of your friends and family don’t understand what you’re doing. And they don’t really understand the pressures that you face. To be with a group of people that are living the same thing day to day – it’s incredibly helpful for just getting business done, but also your mental health.”
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