Tom Cullen

Tom Cullen is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in business development and community engagement. As Co-Founder and CEO of RocketCup Coffee since December 2022, Tom aims to revitalize the world through exceptional specialty coffee. Tom has also played a pivotal role as Co-Founder and Director at both the SBU Innovation Center and Laine Business Accelerator, fostering entrepreneurship among students, faculty, and the local community. In addition to serving on the board of the Cattaraugus Industrial Development Agency, Tom acts as Managing Director of the Historic Cattaraugus Corporation and maintains a leadership position with the Entrepreneurs' Organization. With a background that includes founding LaunchPad Lab and involvement with various educational and alumni initiatives, Tom brings a rich blend of skills in strategy, business acceleration, and community building, supported by a BBA in Finance from St. Bonaventure University and training from Code Academy.