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Writer's pictureNicholas Ewing

Five Ways to Get Involved in Startup Boston Week 2024

Updated: Aug 3

Startup Boston Week is finally here again! From September 9th to the 13th, Startup Boston and Suffolk University will be hosting a week-long event where founders, investors, working professionals, and students can participate in the startup ecosystem of Greater Boston. 


This article will answer questions for participants on how best to get involved in Startup Boston Week. There will be community events for networking and speakers, while podcasters can host their podcast right here in Boston and interview startups movers and shakers. Companies looking to hire talent can do so at the SBW Career Fair where they have access to the best startup job seekers available in Greater Boston. Lastly, volunteering is another option for people who would love to help the Startup Boston team run this event. 


Here are the five ways you can get involved with Startup Boston Week this year:


1. Be an Expert


Are you a professional coach, financial advisor, or part of a consulting firm? Don't miss the opportunity to expand your client base and share your expertise at Startup Boston Week's Expert Exchange. By participating as a featured coach, you can share your expertise through 1-on-1 conversations with attendees who are eager to learn from you.​​


Now in its second year, the Expert Exchange offers a dedicated space where attendees can book 1-on-1 appointments or drop in for expert advice. This is your chance to showcase your knowledge and attract new clients. 


Previous coaches have included top professionals in various fields - executive coaches, financial wellness advisors, career coaches, leadership trainers, etc. - making this a prime opportunity to connect with potential clients actively seeking your services


This opportunity offers an excellent way to cultivate a robust sales pipeline, enhance your visibility within the startup ecosystem, and engage in valuable knowledge exchange with fellow coaches. Participating experts in the Expert Exchange will also receive exit survey data and contact information of attendees, enabling continued conversations beyond SBW2024.


Join us by submitting your application to be an expert and take your client acquisition to the next level!


2. Host a Podcast


Hop on the SBW2024 podcast stage! Startup Boston Week is where co-founders meet, groundbreaking ideas take flight and entrepreneurs and startup operators get the tools they need to scale their businesses and departments. 


Join us for a live recording of your podcast during this buzzing event. Interview SBW2024 speakers and startup movers and shakers. The content you record is your own - we are just excited to showcase you and to market your presence at Startup Boston Week together! ​​


Seats to host a podcast on SBW2024's Stage are extremely limited, and demand is high—we anticipate filling up quickly. Submit your application early to secure your spot!


3. Hire Talent


Startup Boston Week brings together folks from all industries and all departments - marketing, customer success, data, engineering - for five free days of content and networking. 


Join us on Thursday, September 12th to recruit top talent from the Greater Boston and New England startup scene. 


If your company wants to reserve a table, then submit your application early to secure your spot! Startup Boston supports our job seekers, so it is free to table. However, spots to table at SBW2024's Career Fair are extremely limited, and demand is high—we anticipate filling up quickly. 


4. Volunteer


You can volunteer with Startup Boston to help us run this week-long event! Dive into the heart of the Greater Boston Startup Ecosystem with a fantastic opportunity to volunteer at Startup Boston Week! We're looking for all kinds of eager volunteers: ​ 


  • Startup-curious folks exploring the startup world for the first time 

  • Experienced founders and operators eager to give back 

  • Startup enthusiasts wanting to network and get a behind-the-scenes look at Boston's biggest startup conference ​ 

Please consider joining us this September.​ As a Startup Boston Week Volunteer, you'll do it all: greet attendees, capture memorable quotes from speakers, ensure our livestream is top-notch for remote viewers, guide attendees during the Startup Crawl, and much more. ​ No experience necessary—just bring your smile and some time! Fill out this volunteer application to join us and make an impact! 


5. Table for Communities


ONE LAST THING! Tabling is an opportunity to showcase your company or accelerator alongside other ecosystem supporters. Spots to table at SBW2024 are extremely limited—we anticipate filling up quickly. Learn more about the opportunity to table and submit your application here!


Bonus: Share Your Book


For the first time ever, Startup Boston Week will be featuring our local published authors at Startup Boston Week. If you have published a hardcover or paperback book and would like a chance to have a designated area to share more about your book and would like your book to be marketed by the SBW2024 Squad, then submit your information here.


Nicholas Ewing is a graduate of UMass Lowell in Business Administration: International Business this year. You can connect with him here.




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