Ep35: Colleen Heidinger – President of 43North, Building a Better Buffalo, and Leading with Purpose скачать в хорошем качестве

Ep35: Colleen Heidinger – President of 43North, Building a Better Buffalo, and Leading with Purpose

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Colleen Heidinger, President of 43North, Buffalo’s nationally recognized startup accelerator. Colleen shares her personal journey from growing up in Buffalo’s First Ward to building a career in global media, film, and venture ecosystems and ultimately returning home to help shape Buffalo’s entrepreneurial future. This conversation explores leadership, risk-taking, community-building, and what it truly takes to create an ecosystem where startups and people want to stay. From the realities of startup selection and venture capital to mindset shifts, Buffalo pride, and the human side of leadership, this episode offers a powerful look at how cities are rebuilt through people who show up. Enjoying the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share Angles with John Richmond with a friend. Visit www.richmondvona.com/angles-podcast/ for more 🎧 New episodes every week. 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @anglesjohnrichmond @johnrichmondlaw @richmondvona 🎥 Follow us on TikTok: @richmondvona @johnrichmondesq 📺 Watch on YouTube: @angleswithjohnrichmond Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest and host are their own and do not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction and Colleen’s Buffalo roots 02:30 — Leaving Buffalo and building a career in media 06:45 — Returning home and discovering a changing city 09:50 — The creation and mission of 43North 14:30 — Selecting founders who will commit to Buffalo 20:10 — Supporting startups beyond capital 27:00 — Leadership during uncertainty and crisis 33:15 — Mindset shifts and measuring impact 39:40 — Why founders stay in Buffalo 45:20 — Rapid-fire questions and closing thoughts