Welcome to November! We at Startup Boston hope you had a spooky Halloween. As you munch on your stockpile of candy, read up on how the startup event world in greater New England is staying hot! Here some November highlights:
A successful real estate entrepreneur, Bill Cummings, will be a speaker at a fireside chat at Tufts University for his latest book, “Starting Small and Making it Big”. After the fireside chat, Cummings will be hosting a book signing for students and attendees. Do not miss out on meeting and learning from an established entrepreneur on November 18!
Rural innovators struggle to access capital due to their remote geography, but “Small Towns, Big Ideas Pitch Event” has a mission to change that on November 13. Pre-seed and seed-stage tech startups will deliver their pitches to a panel of judges to win a $10,000 reward. Come attend the event to network and learn from startups from Center of Rural Innovation’s business network.
Science-fiction is about to come true on November 19 - Greentown Labs will be hosting Massachusetts Climate Tech Studio Showcase to unveil groundbreaking new technologies in climate technology. The entrepreneurs introducing the attendees to the future have come from a 16-week program that assesses the potential of these new technologies and strategizes their commercialization strategy.
NOVEMBER STARTUP EVENTS
DATE: Tuesday, November 5, 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Virtual; Register Here
Startups don't wow the market with a sizzling biz tech strategy—but they're likely to turn off investors or struggle to satisfy customers without one. How should founders plan to build their digital enterprise cost-effectively? Even brick-and-mortar businesses or innovative manufacturers require an integrated technology strategy to manage business data and connect with the market. What should the tech stack look like in your venture's first three years of life? Discover the digital building blocks you should know about as you drive your company forward.
DATE: Thursday, November 7, 4:30 PM — 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Bayberry Garden, 225 Dyer Street Providence, RI; Register Here
This gathering is part of Branchfood’s work with the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to raise the profile of women and minority-owned food businesses in the state while fostering collaboration within the entire Branchfood network. Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving world of food innovation and business growth to connect with industry peers who are propelling our sector into the future across all of New England. We encourage anyone with a passion for the food industry to join us, even if you don’t have a connection to Rhode Island!
DATE: Thursday, November 12, 4:50 PM
LOCATION: Virtual; Register Here
Clear and effective communication is at the heart of successful leadership, teamwork, and customer relationships, but it’s often dismissed by engineers as a trivial “soft skill”. In fact, they should view it as a “secret weapon” enabling them to unlock the true potential of their technical talent. This talk will leave you with practical strategies, tactics, and tips you can apply immediately to your job whether you’re an intern, a VP, or any role in between.
DATE: Tuesday, November 13, 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM ET
LOCATION: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH; Register Here
Small Towns, Big Ideas showcases innovative, investor-ready scalable tech startups from communities in CORI’s Rural Innovation Network. Each startup selected to participate will be pre-seed or seed-stage. They will deliver their pitch in front of a panel of investors who will judge the presentations based on their product, business model, traction, and narrative. The startup that ranks the highest among the panel of investors will be named the winner and receive a $10,000 reward.
DATE: Thursday, November 18, 3:00 PM — 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Joyce Cummings Center, 177 College Ave, Medford, MA; Register Here
Visit Tufts University for a fireside chat and book signing event with successful real estate entrepreneur and renowned philanthropist Bill Cummings and moderated by Professor Usha Pasi, who teaches Nonprofits, Philanthropy and Impact. Refreshments and book signing for the 7th Edition of Bill’s book, “Starting Small And Making It Big”, will follow after the fireside chat.
DATE: Thursday, November 21, 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM
LOCATION: MassChallenge HQ; 10 Fan Pier Blvd. 3rd Floor Boston, MA; Register Here
This exclusive event is a unique opportunity to connect with innovators, government officials, and startups at the frontier of emerging technologies with dual-use applications, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and advanced materials. Attendees will discover how cutting-edge technologies can be applied to both defense and civilian applications, creating new markets and economic opportunities.
DATE: Tuesday, November 19, 6:00 PM — 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Boston, MA; Register Here
This event is more than just a pitch competition—it’s a gateway to success for both startups and investors. With a highly curated selection process, VLS Pitch Night ensures that every startup on stage is primed for growth, creating a dynamic environment for feedback, investor interest, and post-event follow-ups, all designed to make a lasting impact.
DATE: Thursday, November 19, 5:00 PM — 8:30 PM ET
LOCATION: Greentown Labs, Somerville, MA; Register Here
The Climate Tech Studio matched teams of entrepreneurs with cutting-edge technologies from federal and university labs during an intensive 16-week program cohort. Entrepreneurs worked closely with expert coaches and advisors to assess the potential of their technologies and form strategies for successful commercialization. Join Greentown Labs on November 19th at 5:00 PM for networking and pitch presentations.
DATE: Tuesday, November 29, 12:00 PM — 5:00 PM ET
LOCATION: 10 Fan Pier Blvd. 3rd Floor Boston, MA; Register Here
Join the MassChallenge 2024 Healthcare Challenge Program Kickoff event on November 19th from 5-7pm, where healthcare founders, innovators, and leaders come together to tackle some of the industry's biggest challenges! Hear live pitches from founders in the 2024 MC Healthcare Program as they showcase their innovative solutions transforming the healthcare sector from improving patient outcomes to reducing costs.
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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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