Recap: Annual Awards Celebration |
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Upstate Capital hosted its 5th Annual Awards Celebration to celebrate the investment ecosystem across Upstate New York. The marquee event highlights the most interesting deals and most active dealmakers across the state in seed, venture, private equity and corporate finance. Over 100 companies and individuals were nominated from all across New York State for awards that recognize individuals and teams that build businesses and conduct transactions. The 2020 Annual Awards Celebration was sponsored by UBS, Excell Partners and Rand Capital Corporation. At the December 9, 2020, online event, the following winners were announced: 2020 Covid Response of the Year
2020 Investment of the Year
2020 Dealmaker of the Year Sean Moskal, Vice President, KeyBank- “Sean exemplifies all the qualities we look for in a deal-maker and is an apostle for the upstate New York deal community. Sean has over 14 years of industry experience and brings a unique international experience to a network. He previously worked internationally in Malaysia and Hong Kong and holds an MBA and a Master's degree in mechanical engineering. He's also very active in the community as a Director of the 100 Club and on the Board of Directors of Upstate Capital. Sean was nominated for his outstanding work in 2020, having helped over 70 plus clients complete PPP loan process applications. He went above and beyond in this process when after successfully converted all of his applications, he voluntarily reached out to help his colleagues in the state and beyond to help them complete theirs.” - Randy Bianchi, Lakelet Capital. Lifetime Achievement Award Dick Frederick, Eastern New York Angels - “For his many contributions to the Upstate investment ecosystem, including building great companies, the Eastern NY Angel Fund, and helping countless entrepreneurs and angel investors gain knowledge and skills through teaching, coaching, consulting and mentorship.” Dick retired from the Upstate Capital Association of New York’s Board of Directors this year. Check out the full Annual Awards Celebration:
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