Brian Straka Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, NY, US

Buffalo, NY, US

Define the product and coordinate actions across the company to enable its success.

Buffalo, NY, US

• Customer Success
• Project Management
• Product

Buffalo, New York, US

• Developed and executed a comprehensive portfolio recruitment strategy to identify and attract high-potential startups to the 43North program
• Designed and managed the buildout of 43North's intricate and streamlined application/CRM process, which the Director of Pipeline at Techstars remarked, was "one of the most streamlined CRM processes [he's] ever seen."
• Designed and managed both automated and manual communications with applicants and target applicants during the application period
• Identified and cultivated relationships with venture capital firms, angel investors, and other funding sources to secure investment opportunities for program participants
• Conducted market research to identify target industries and regions for outreach and developed targeted marketing campaigns to attract startups from those areas
• Supported the selection process for startup candidates, including conducting due diligence, evaluating business plans, and managing the application and interview process

Buffalo, New York, US

• Cultivated & maintained relationships with key 43North stakeholders, sponsors, and partners
• Managed marketing projects and assisted with the marketing and execution of events
• Assisted in organizing and executing marketing events and workshops to support startup growth, including demo days, pitch competitions, and networking events
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance the reputation and visibility of 43North as a leading startup accelerator program
• Created and managed content for various communication channels, including press releases, newsletters, website content, and social media, to effectively communicate program updates, success stories, and milestones
• Crafted compelling narratives and key messages to effectively convey the impact and value proposition of the program to target audiences, including startups, investors, and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem

Buffalo, New York, US

• Wrote & edited copy for the 43N website, social media accounts, newsletter, and marketing materials
• Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to coordinate marketing efforts and ensure consistent messaging and branding
• Created compelling content for various marketing channels, including website, social media, blog posts, and email newsletters, to showcase success stories and benefits of participating in the program and locating in.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote the 43North program and attract high-potential startups
• Managed social media platforms, engaging with the startup community, sharing program updates, and amplifying the achievements of participating startups