Like all organizations in the 21st century, Rochester’s universities are evolving and innovating their “product.” More students today want the freedom to explore ideas and pursue degrees outside the confines of traditional classes.
Innovation
Martin Babinec’s 5 keys to startup success
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Entrepreneur Martin Babinec offered advice as the Spring Lecture speaker at the University of Rochester’s Ain Center for Entrepreneurship. His tips don’t include having a big idea but underscore the need to learn, give and deliver.
Innovation
Agriculture startups from granola to cannabis
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Entrepreneurial journeys can inspire other business owners, creating a community that celebrates innovation. Listen to a conversation with two agricultural entrepreneurs Michele Liddle and Zach Sarkis.
Innovation
A conversation with the inventor of the digital camera
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Kodak engineer Steven Sasson’s invention of digital photography and its aftermath still have many lessons for Rochester today. As Sasson says in an audio interview with the Beacon, nothing is forever, big changes are inevitable—and seemingly minor projects may someday become the basis for giant new industries.
Innovation
A different growth model
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Rochester has a number of nonprofit business incubators designed to assist fledgling firms. Now, two for-profit businesses—Innovative Solutions and Envative—are getting into the game.
Innovation
Saving laser research
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It was only a few months ago that the University of Rochester’s Laser Lab was uncertain about its future. Now, it has joined eight other high-intensity laser facilities tasked with restoring the nation’s competitive edge in laser research.
Innovation
Startups from around the world see Rochester with fresh eyes
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The Luminate NY competitors in town this week did not find it remarkable or surprising that the world’s largest OPI accelerator would be in Rochester.
Policy Wonk
Autonomous vehicles: The revolution is upon us
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All of punditry has been caught off-guard by the neck-snapping acceleration of autonomous vehicle adoption. The level of investment in AVs across a number of firms is very significant. The question is no longer “if autonomous vehicles?” but “when?”