Event Recap – Invest NY: Future of Food

The following is a recap of the June 29 event Invest NY: Future of Food organized by the Upstate Capital Association.

Over 100 people gathered at the Culinary Institute of America on June 29 for Upstate Capital’s 5th annual Future of Food. The event was part of the Invest NY series, sponsored by NYSTAR and produced by Upstate Capital, designed to highlight innovation in various industries across New York. Upstate Capital connects investors with startups to facilitate access to capital for early-stage companies. NYSTAR, a division of Empire State Development, supports technology and innovation in manufacturing and industry.

To learn more and watch the full recording of the panel that Amy Wu of From Farms to Incubators moderated click here. Panelists included Jennifer Tegan of NY Ventures, Maureen Ballatori of 29 Design Studio, and Anthony Colangelo of Farm Credit East. They spoke about what types of capital are available, trends in the food and agtech sector in New York, and different resources available for entrepreneurs.