Join us for the latest Buffalo Graduation, featuring Michael Diamant, founder of Skip Hop and Cleverpup. Michael and his wife built Skip Hop into a leading brand for parents and babies, ultimately selling to Carter's in 2017 for $140 million. We'll have an engaging discussion with Michael about his founder journey, exploring the lessons and strategies behind his success. Afterwards, we will highlight a few of the most promising graduates, poised to become the next great Buffalo success stories. This is a great opportunity to network with founders and investors and celebrate our latest grads!
Graduation Keynote Speaker:
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Micheal Diamant is the founder of Skip Hop, a leading parenting brand sold to Carter's for $140M, and Cleverpup, a design-focused dog brand launched in 2023. With a proven track record of building innovative consumer brands, Michael is a seasoned entrepreneur and product visionary.
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