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Digital that works: Skip the shiny, trust the strategy
It can be tempting to chase the latest trend—from new social platforms to AI. But the key to digital marketing success lies in a solid foundation. Peter Platt, president of […]
Jul 3, 2025
18 min
Health Care Originals: Setting a new standard in respiratory care
Sharon Samjitsingh struggled with asthma since birth, an experience that inspired her to launch Health Care Originals (HCO) with her husband, Jared Dwarika. Their solution—the Nightingale Virtual Respiratory Care Program—combines […]
Jun 4, 2025
35 min
A key ingredient for growth: Moving more than sauce
Paul Guglielmo is a former radio DJ turned food business entrepreneur. What started as a side hustle transformed into the launch of Guglielmo’s Sauce and, later, Craft Cannery, a no-minimum […]
Feb 5, 2025
15 min
Building Creative Networks and Careers: Kavyar’s Path to Growth
Being successful as a photographer or other creative professional in the fashion/beauty industry isn’t just about producing good work. It requires fostering connections and selling that work. Kavyar, a long-time […]
Jul 15, 2024
19 min
How Commitment to Company Culture Pays Off at Optimax
Optimax Systems, Inc. was a small startup operating out of a barn in the mid-90s, and today it’s America’s largest precision optics manufacturer. Optimax employs 460 people and counting in […]
Apr 10, 2023
15 min
How PlankeApp is Designing the Future of Boutique Fitness Hiring
In the boutique fitness industry, the ability to form personal connections matters more than a resume or list of credentials. Traditional job posting platforms like LinkedIn or Indeed are not […]
Apr 3, 2023
17 min
How Circle Optics is Revolutionizing the Way We View the World
Meet two key members of the team that’s building the world’s first seamless 360° camera. Circle Optics‘ Chief Operating Officer, Ian Gauger, and Director of Marketing, Jennifer Sertl, sit down […]
Jan 18, 2023
11 min
How Optica Plays Matchmaker for Startups and Industry
What trends are exciting to the Chief Technology Officer of the world’s leading optics and photonics association? Dr. Jose Pozo, CTO of Optica, met up with Luminate’s Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan […]
Dec 14, 2022
19 min
How Launch NY is Funding Startups with One of the Most Active Seed Funds in the Country
Startup businesses less than five years old are now the greatest generator of new jobs. Launch NY’s mission is to identify, support, and fund these high-growth-potential startup businesses, and it […]
Nov 21, 2022
13 min
VPIphotonics Brings Cutting-Edge Capabilities to Rochester
VPIphotonics of Berlin, Germany recently relocated its U.S. office from Boston to Rochester and now shares a building with NextCorps and the Luminate accelerator. Chris Maloney, Managing Director of the […]
Sep 9, 2022
17 min
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