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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 31 MIN

#1: Dan Miner, on writing a new chapter for Buffalo

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Every great business development can be traced back to people, process, or technology — and The Beacon exists to keep you learning and growing at the intersection of all three. Each episode, we'll sit down with people who are tackling big challenges and shaping what's next for Western New York. Our leadoff guest is Dan Miner, one of Buffalo's most recognizable voices in business journalism and storytelling. Dan is VP of Storytelling at the 43North Foundation and the editor-in-chief of Series B(uffalo), the Foundation's content and storytelling platform. Dan and host Joe Ray talk about how stories create real human connection, why Buffalo's legacy industries are still at the heart of so much new development here, and how a platform like Series B can move beyond content to become an engine for decision-making that drives lasting change. Thanks for joining our newest content series at Lighthouse Technology Services, The Place for Technology Talent. Subscribe at GetTheBeacon.com to get all our newsletter and podcast episodes straight to your inbox.---0:00 - Welcome to The Beacon!0:45 - Introducing our guest1:54 - Dan's beginnings as a journalist5:08 - The thesis behind Series B(uffalo)8:04 - Giving grassroots storytelling a home10:54 - Stories as connection-builders12:17 - Dan's Buffalo boomerang story16:07 - New companies in legacy Buffalo industries24:13 - How stories can shape decision-making28:25 - Connect and start your own story---Join the charge and check out all that Series B(uffalo) has to offer.Follow Series B(uffalo) on LinkedIn.Follow Series B(uffalo) on Instagram.Connect with Dan on LinkedIn.Learn more about Lighthouse Technology Services, The Place for Technology Talent. Follow Lighthouse on LinkedIn.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn.

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