Bitcrusher crushes UB entrepreneurial contest

Published April 13, 2018 This content is archived.

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The Buffalo News reports Bitcrusher, which makes sound effects technology for guitars, took first place in the University at Buffalo’s Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition, and will receive a $25,000 cash grant and in-kind services such as office space and mentorship.

The article notes that the winners are Ryan Jaquin and Shane Nolan, both of whom are dual electrical engineering and MBA students, and Alex Schwartz, who earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from UB.

Read the Buffalo News story here.

A related article in Business First reports Bitcrusher is among the six local companies that have been chosen to present at this Year’s Bright Buffalo Niagara forum, which is run by UB. Read the Business First story here.