MassChallenge hosted their awards night last evening. Twenty-six companies were finalists and all of them were featured with one minute pitches. Each of these ventures competed to win $1 million in prizes that were awarded last night. The evening also brought together nearly 1,000 people to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation in Massachusetts. It was a [...]
Don Dodge posted a very informative guide to all of the many resources available in the New England region for entrepreneurs looking to launch a venture here.
Don Dodge’s guide to events, resources and people you need to know for New England Entrepreneurship.
This is an excellent resource.
Last night was the Investor Night for the nine start ups that endured the Tech Stars boot camp this Summer in Cambridge. Tech Stars is an innovative program that was founded by David Cohen and Brad Feld out in Boulder, Colorado. A small number of ventures get seed funding, office space, counsel from a community [...]
There is a fundamental shift occurring in the way we pursue marketing. Gone are the days that a cool 30-second television spot or nifty jingle on the radio would monopolize a companies marketing program. These remain brand building channels but it is not possible to drive efficient action from these channels or campaigns…a visit to [...]
Back in April I posted about an important movement that is in process to end non-compete agreements in Massachusetts. A growing list of entrepreneurs and investors are joining together to support this effort.
Attorney Stephen Chow is hosting an event on July 22 in Boston to discuss the pending legislation and update all on the movement to end [...]
As we continue to celebrate New England Innovation Month there are some great events on tap for this week:
JUNE 22: Cambridge, MA
Green Innovation for Business
JUNE 24: Boston, MA
XSITE: The Recovery Starts Here
JUNE 24 – 27: Cambridge, MA
EurekaFest, from the Lemelson-MIT Program
* FREE
JUNE 25: Boston, MA
What’s Next in Tech: Exploring the Growth Opportunities of 2009 and [...]
It is great to learn that even in this troubled economy that an industry near and dear to my heart, Internet & Marketing, accounted for $28B in gross domestic product last year across New England. In addition, the sector covers 2,100 companies employing a collective 69,000 people. This is impressive.
What is even more impressive is [...]
New England Innovation Month is in full swing. Big week last week. The major events planned for the week ahead are as follows:
JUNE 16: Boston, MA
MITX Technology Awards
JUNE 17: Waltham, MA
MassNetComms Innovator’s Summit
JUNE 17: Providence, RI
Providence Geeks Dinner
* FREE
JUNE 17: Cambridge, MA
Behind the Scenes Tour of Microsoft R&D
JUNE 18: Cambridge, MA
Transatlantic Pitching at Swissnex
* FREE
Looks [...]
New England Innovation Month is in full swing. The major events planned for the week ahead are as follows:
JUNE 9: Cambridge, MA
Tech Tuesday: Gadgets & Gathering
* FREE
JUNE 9: Worcester, MA
WPI Venture Forum: Five-Minute Pitch Contest
JUNE 10: Cambridge, MA
IT Collaborative Dialogue, with Secretary Greg Bialecki
* FREE
JUNE 10: Cambridge, MA
MIT Enterprise Forum: Securing Seed Funding in Today’s Economy
JUNE [...]
We have alot of innovation happening in New England. It is great to celebrate all of this and bring awareness with “New England Innovation Month” in June. You can check out the line up of events across the region at the New England Innovation web site.
I was honored to participate in the MITX Awards as [...]
