Marnie Lavigne

Marnie is the Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Launch NY, a nonprofit venture development organization and NYSERDA-designated cleantech incubator, dedicated to providing pro bono mentorship and access to seed, including the most active fund in New York State, to high-growth potential startup companies driving economic impact and innovation in Western New York. She previously spent more than 30 years creating high-tech businesses and products in the public and private sector including leading economic development at University at Buffalo for 10 years.