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Startup companies seek exposure, funding at investor conference

QuadPharma CEO Stephen Panaro presents at the 2012 Venture Forum. His company asked investors for $1 million.
QuadPharma CEO Stephen Panaro presents at the 2012 Venture Forum. His company asked investors for $1 million.

A week ago, Buffalo hosted a pack of investors from out of town for an event known as the Venture Forum. Dozens of promising local start-up companies aimed to make the best impression on these investors to secure funding and leapfrog their competition.

Reporter Daniel Robison followed one of those small businesses through the process and filed this report.