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Matt Gardner, 23, a student entrepreneur at Rochester Institute of Technology, says

By many accounts, Rochester is on the cusp of rebranding itself. Rich in talent and innovative research, the region could join the ranks of Boulder, Colo., and Austin, Texas, flourishing hubs with technology identities.

But some entrepreneurs and local tech industry officials say something is missing, perhaps a maestro, someone who can get all the disparate elements to play together.

For many students and young professionals in particular, starting a company is the easy part. Web-based startups require little seed capital since things like office space and several employees aren't always needed.

 

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Driadonna Roland