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June 27, 2017

5 Reasons to Attend Startup Grind Buffalo’s June Event

5 Reasons to Attend Startup Grind Buffalo’s June Event – The Martin Group

#1 – The Startup: Fanbassador

A platform through which live performers are able to actively engage with their fans, Fanbassador allows music fans to dictate which artists come where, and when. Users are able to add cities to a tour, build their ideal music festival, request a setlist and purchase the exclusive merchandise of their favorite artists.

#2 – Learn From The Music Business

Ring has worked in the music industry for nearly twenty years, and as owner of After Dark Entertainment, he currently books and produces more than 200 concerts annually throughout Western New York. He also owns the Waiting Room, a multi-room venue located near the intersection of Delaware Avenue and West Tupper Street. And – there will be concert ticket giveaways!

#3 – Participate in Top-Notch Networking

Influencers in Buffalo’s startup ecosystem will join colleagues and friends prior to and following the Startup Grind fireside chat. Bring business cards and an appetite for conversation to network with fellow attendees.

#4 – Check Out DIG Buffalo, Buffalo’s #1 Coworking Space, Can You DIG It?

Explore downtown Buffalo’s largest coworking and shared event space in DIG at the Innovation Center, in the heart of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus at 640 Ellicott Street.

#5 – Beers & Bites!

This month’s indulgences will be provided by Buffalo’s own Big Ditch Brewing Company and Midtown Kitchen (MTK). Food and drink are complementary for registrants.

Ticket Information:
General Admission: $10
Students: $5

6 PM Networking + Making Friends / 7 PM Fireside Chat / 8 PM Q & A + Networking 8:30 Ulrich’s Cocktails

Register here for Startup Grind: Chris Ring of Fanbassador

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