Mario Fallone will speak on a panel titled “Working with Venture Capitalists” at the Business Incubator Association of New York State (BIANYS ) Annual Meeting. This panel will explore how organizations that support startups can more effectively engage with venture capital firms to create meaningful connections  and funding pathways for their founders. Panelists will share practical insights on aligning startups with investor expectations, building strong VC relationships,  and positioning your organization as a trusted source of high-quality deal flow.

BIANYS is a member-led trade association composed of 115 business incubators and accelerators across New York State. The conference will feature workshops on How to work with Makerspaces, Advocacy for ESOs, Commercialization Trends and VC 101.