top of page
Writer's pictureHolly Irgens

May’s Top Startup Events: Cofounder Matching and Preparing For Your Seed Round

May is upon us and it’s time for founders and entrepreneurs to make connections, network and learn! Boston is a great place to help you learn and grow. To kick things into high gear, here’s a few of events coming up for founders and startups around the Boston area:


Food Edge Summit

Date: Tuesday, May 3rd - Thursday, May 5th Location: Boston and online; click here for more information and registration details

Price: $325

Hosted by Branchfood, this three day event will explore innovations, challenges, and opportunities as they relate to sustainability, nutrition, consumer trends, and technology. Founders and entrepreneurs in the food startup world are welcome to attend!


2022 MIT Startup Ecosystem Conference

Date: Wednesday, May 4th from 9am -6pm

Location: Boston Marriott; click here for more information and registration details

Price: $1,350

Join MIT for their Startup Ecosystem Conference, celebrating entrepreneurship. IN this full day event, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovation groups will come together to discuss strategy, partnerships, diversity, and community, among other topics. From fireside chats and panels on topics like Women in Tech, Sustainability and AI, this conference has something for everyone!


Startup Bash to Benefit WOCE

Date: Wednesday, May 4th from 6pm-8pm

Location: District Hall Boston, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston; click here for more information and registration details

Price: $100

Join Women of Color Entrepreneurs for a fun In-person night of connecting and networking. With drinks and appetizers, this event will celebrate and give back to WOCE!


Guide to Raising an Angel Seed Round: Due Diligence Documents & Contracts

Date: Tuesday, May 10th from 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Location: online; click here for more information and registration details

Price: Free - $35

Presented by the Capital Network, this panel of experts including angel investors and legal counsel will share information on the due diligence round of an angel seed round and how you can prepare as an entrepreneur. They will run the process of how investors evaluate early-stage companies for investment. You will walk away with a checklist of what business documents and legal contracts investors need from you, so you are prepared heading into your seed round!


Coffee Networking with Boston Entrepreneurs

Date: Thursday, May 12th from 10:00am - 11:00am

Location: District Hall Boston, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston; click here for more information and registration details

Price: Free

Join Innovation Studio for their monthly coffee networking to stay connected with the Boston entrepreneur community! Mentors, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Aspiring Entrepreneurs are all invited to attend. The May event will feature special guests: Jamie Cholaki, founder of CHOLAKI Beauty; and José Torres, co-founder and CEO of Finch.


Recruiting Board Members and Senior Executives

Date: Tuesday, May 17th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: online; click here for more information and registration details

Price: Free

Trying to find the best way to recruit board members and senior executives to your startup? You’ve come to the right place! Join the Boston Entrepreneurs Network for a virtual panel of experts to help you get in touch and secure the right people to join your team!


Startup Boston’s Cofounder Matching

Date: Friday, May 27th from 9:00am - 10:00am

Location: online; click here for more information and registration details

Price: Free

Looking for a co-founder? This virtual event is for you, hosted by Startup Boston. Join them for an hour of speed networking to create new relationships and find your match! This event is free, but invite only!


Check out our full event calendar right here to stay in tune with the Boston startup community. And don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates, use the form directly below.


Comments


bottom of page