INSPYRE Fireside Chats Presented by M&T Bank to Continue in Spring 2026

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December 12, 2025
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INSPYRE Innovation Hub by CenterState will host the next event in its new fireside chat series, presented by M&T Bank, this spring. The series kicked off in Dec. 2025 featuring Arcovo AI co-founder and CEO Jeff Knauss. Arcovo AI is also a tenant at INSPYRE Innovatio Hub.

The discussion focused on Knauss’s extensive background in entrepreneurship, marketing and technology. From lessons in skateboarding and authenticity to his first company being named to the Inc. 5000 for five consecutive years and starting his Knauss Family Foundation, Knauss shared what he's learned about scaling businesses, embracing innovation and creating meaningful impact along the way.

This unique speaker series is the first initiative to be created through M&T Bank’s Founding Sponsor partnership with INSPYRE Innovation Hub. INSPYRE Fireside Chats Presented by M&T Bank are open to the public and free to attend.

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