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MADE IN ROC 2025

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 | 7:30AM - 9AM

NextCorps Auditorium (located in Sibley Square) | 260 E Main St., Suite 6000, Rochester, NY 14604

Join us for "Made In ROC," an inspiring and new 2025 event series hosted by TechRochester, showcasing the remarkable journeys of local entrepreneurs and business leaders, who have built and scaled thriving businesses in the heart of Rochester, NY's tech sector. 

Hear firsthand from industry pioneers as they share their insights, challenges, and triumphs in establishing successful ventures that contribute to the region's innovation landscape. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned professional, or simply curious about the future of tech in Rochester, this series promises to illuminate the path to success in our vibrant community.

Mark your calendars and start out your morning with inspiration and networking with the visionaries who are shaping the future, right here in Rochester.

September Speaker: Mike Della Porta | Founder & Principal Consultant, Della Porta Consulting LLC

Mike Della Porta is an award-winning technology and operations leader with 20 years of  experience in the agency world. Known for his pragmatic and approachable leadership,  Mike excels at tackling complex operational challenges, building relationships and  alignment, scaling capabilities, and driving profitable growth. 

As the former COO, CIO, and CTO of Butler/Till, one of the leading independent marketing  agencies in the U.S., Mike spearheaded the transformation of the organization’s  capabilities, driving innovation and scalability. His leadership resulted in record financial  performance and significant growth for employee-shareholders. 

Mike served as Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the 4As Executive Roundtable: Agency  Operations & Business Transformation (AOBT), partnering with member colleagues across  the U.S. to share best practices and develop the first-of-its-kind Industry Standard for  Agency Operations. 

In June 2024, Mike founded Della Porta Consulting LLC to empower agencies and  organizations to elevate their operations, scale effectively, and drive profitable growth. His  approach is grounded in extensive firsthand experience, including: 

• Leading departments across Operations, Technology, Media, Creative, Business  Intelligence, and Software Development. 

• Leading Technology Strategy/Roadmaps, Continuous Improvement, Artificial  Intelligence, IT, and Cybersecurity. 

• Delivering custom solutions to clients in regulated industries such as Financial  Services, Healthcare, and Telecommunications. 

An alumnus of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Mike remains actively involved in the  academic community. He serves on Advisory Boards for the Saunders College of Business  and the Golisano College of Computing & Information Sciences. Additionally, he  contributes as an Adjunct Professor, teaching Business Intelligence. Mike also volunteers  as the Pitch Instructor for the Young Entrepreneur Academy and serves on the Board of  Directors for Goodwill of the Finger Lakes. 

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