$100 million. 10 years. one moment.
Investing in an entrepreneurial ecosystem that's equitable, ambitious and built to last.
Western New York has earned hard-fought momentum around technology-fueled entrepreneurship. 43North Foundation was both borne out of this success and created to ensure that our community capitalizes on it.

The foundation is building on the abundance of regional assets already in place to supercharge the creation of opportunity for generations to come. We are committed to accelerating the next stage of entrepreneurial ecosystem growth and fueling its continued momentum.

We believe this is a Lightning Strike moment, when all the elements are in place to make generational change through strategic investments in four focus areas.

talent pipeline

Fuel long-term success by capturing the best and brightest talent – locally and internationally – by supporting programs that foster “K through Gray” introductions to tech and entrepreneurship careers, including a push to attract and retain college talent.

venture studio

Build high-growth companies that are deeply rooted in Western New York with an entity where promising business ideas are put into the hands of a dream team of proven builders.

corporate connectivity

Foster a culture of regional collaboration, breaking down silos in favor of shared success, with hands-on learning and practical programming that engages employers on how their business benefits from a thriving, collaborative ecosystem.

storytelling

Create wide-scale understanding of the impact and growing opportunity for the community through a sustained effort to get loud about the region’s growing entrepreneurial economy and technology ecosystem.

“We’ve gotten a glimpse of what’s possible, and we are energized.”
William J. Maggio, chairman of the 43North Foundation

tanbakuchi-ripa chosen to lead 43north foundation

43North Foundation CEO Sarah Tanbakuchi-Ripa

Sarah Tanbakuchi-Ripa has been named the first-ever CEO of the 43North Foundation. Tanbakuchi-Ripa is a Western New York native who has worked in law, banking and workforce development. As an executive at M&T Bank, she became immersed in the company’s ambitious technology transformation and talent attraction efforts. She went on to become CEO and president of TechBuffalo, a nonprofit focused on building a local pipeline of talent that is ready to work in tech and tech-adjacent fields.

magnuszewski takes helm of 43north venture studio

43North Venture Studio CEO Dan Magnuszewski

Dan Magnuszewski has been named CEO of the newly launched 43North Venture Studio. Magnuszewski is an entrepreneur, software engineer, mentor and investor who has been heavily involved in Western New York's tech community since 2003. In 2015, he co-founded ACV Auctions, a dealer-to-dealer marketplace for used vehicles. He served as the company’s CTO until June 2021. During that time, ACV went public on the NASDAQ with a $4 billion market cap. He previously helped launch Z80 Labs, a startup incubator and $5 million seed fund in Buffalo.

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Bill Maggio - 43North Foundation Board Chairman
BILL MAGGIO
Board Chairman
Eric Reich 43North Foundation Vice Chairman
ERIC REICH
Vice Chairman
Jordan Levy - 43North Foundation Board Member
JORDAN LEVY
Board Member
Bill Maggio - 43North Foundation Board Chairman
SHARON RANDACCIO
Board Member
Ron Schreiber - 43North Foundation Board Member
RON SCHREIBER
Board Member
Pete GRum - 43North Foundation Board Member
PETE GRUM
Board Member