Over the last two decades, I’ve helped launch dozens of software products and worked with courageous people to grow their businesses into multi-million or billion dollar enterprises. In 2014, I co-founded Helm, marking Buffalo's first UX-focused design firm. Today, Helm has grown into a full-service product innovation studio that serves clients everywhere. Our teams work side-by-side with businesses, new and old, to grow them using 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. I started my professional career 20 years ago making animated graphics for a TV show on the Men’s Channel and websites for friends. From there, I’ve had the pleasure of working in the digital arena with ambitious early stage ideas like 𝐁𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐬, 𝐀𝐂𝐕 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 and more. My journey, from fostering nascent ideas into flourishing companies, has always been driven by a singular mission: to transform ideas into tangible value. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. It’s this drive that steered the founding of 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤.𝐜𝐨𝐦, a SaaS company that enables people to help one another personally and professionally through mentorship meetings. My commitment extends beyond the professional realm. Initiatives like OpenOfficeTime.com, BuffaloStartupMap.com and WNYfeedsthefrontline.org aren't just side projects; they're bridges connecting people and illuminating the economic landscape. Buffalo isn’t just where I grew up; it's the heart of my professional journey. Each venture, whether in design, tech, or community building, seeks to spotlight untapped potential. As the founder of 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐁𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐨 (Prev. Buffalo UX Meetup), I’ve seen our ecosystem grow, innovate, and challenge boundaries.Want to talk about your next big idea? Message me or schedule some time for us to connect: https://calendly.com/jonathan-gorczyca/connect