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Accel7 and Ulster County have gathered industry-proven experts from the Hudson Valley and beyond to help build your roadmap
Mentors span industries and sectors with years of experience operating, advising, and consulting small to large businesses
Meet the teamRequest to be a mentorMeet the RESPOND Program Team
Access current and past information to help you and your team consider the best decisions for your company during this time.
Lisa Berger
Director of Economic Development
Ulster County
Kate Heidecker
Deputy Director of Economic Development
Ulster County
Sarah Haley
Chair, UCEDA
SVP of Private Banking, People's United Bank
Danny Potocki
Managing Director
Accel7
Johnny LeHane
Head of Growth Strategy, Accel7
Managing Partner, Hudson Valley Startup Fund
Hugh Schwartz
Chairman
Hudson Valley Center for Innovation
Brinn Flagg
Community Manager
Accel7
Juan Cadile
Developer, Accel7
Founder, Salve
Colin Longsdon
Researcher, Accel7
Student, Iona College
Lisbeth Baez
Content Strategist, Accel7
MBA Student, Iona College
Nick Bozentko
Data Analyst, Accel7
Student, Iona College
Rahul Joseph
Data Analyst, Accel7
Student, SUNY New Paltz
The RESPOND Team wants to advise you on business operations.
Companies can participate in a 2-hour Industry Diagnostic session with 10-15 colleagues to explore models of pivoting and growing in this challenging market.
Business owners can participate in a 1-2 hour Deep Dive Session with a strategist to develop a business roadmap around one core challenge facing the business.
Submit your application to qualifyMeet the RESPOND Partners
Meet the RESPOND Mentor Team
Joe DeVita
Managing Partner
Moving Traffic Media
Tony DiMarco
Entrepreneur in Residence, SUNY New Paltz
Managing Director, GCSEN
Mike Oates
President & CEO
Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
Josh Sommers
President & CEO
Focus Media
Lisa Sommers
Vice President
Focus Media
Jimmy DeCicco
Oldest Brother & CEO
Kitu Life Super Coffee
Sarah Patterson
Outsourced CFO
Essjay Consulting
Dan Mulroy
CEO & Founder
373 North
Bob Ryan
President
Ryan & Ryan Insurance
John Klassen
Vice President of Commercial Lending at Ulster Savings Bank
Ulster Savings Bank
Judy Tallerman
Owner
Senate Garage
Jarlyne Batista
Founder
MWP Magazine
Eileen Nuñez
Founder
MWP Magazine
Andrew Addotta
Owner
Hamilton & Adams
Nina Isabelle
Founder
Three Phase
Chris Hewitt
Director
Hudson Valley Current
Melanie Cronin
Founder
CronArt
Luke Burbach
Head Golf Pro
Wiltwyck Golf Club
Brian Nowitzki
Longtime Member
Zena Recreation Park
Nels Leader
CEO
Bread Alone Bakery

Industry Diagnostics
Diagnostics bring together 10-15 companies in one industry to meet with leaders who advise businesses on trends and models of pivoting and growing in a challenging market.

Advisory Sessions
Entrepreneurs and business owners meet with an experienced business strategist (or two, depending on need) to work through one core challenge facing the business in the pandemic economic environment.
Ulster County-based businesses need to qualify to participate in a one-on-one advisory session with a strategist. Please complete the survey to submit your request.
Plans & Pricing
No credit card required. No risk, 30-day money back guarantee!
Starter
$15 /month
500 Data Points
1 Team Member
Email Support
IOS and Android App
Customizable Dashboard
Metric API
Choose PlanProfessional
$30 /month
2000 Data Points
1 Team Member
Email Support
IOS and Android App
Customizable Dashboard
Metric API
Choose PlanStartup
$75 /month
5000 Data Points
3 Team Member
Email Support
IOS and Android App
Customizable Dashboard
Metric API
Choose PlanBusiness
$250 /month
15000 Data Points
10 Team Member
Priority Support
IOS and Android App
Customizable Dashboard
Metric API
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