Intro to the Boston Startup Community

Details
Date:

February 20

Time:

06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

Click to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-the-boston-startup-community-tickets-94830242809
Organizer

Boston New Technology .com

Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/boston-new-technology-com-10639698166
Venue

General Assembly Boston

125 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110

Boston, MA, US, 02110

Join us for a panel discussion with Boston’s top community organizers and get an exclusive inside look into the startup culture that’s rapidly growing in the city.


Why it Matters?
In Boston, new tech solutions are emerging every day to improve our lives, spanning industries from biotech and real estate to wellness-tech and social impact. This has opened up countless opportunities for jobs and career development in the city, but breaking in is not always easy.


What You’ll Take Away?
This free event is an orientation to help newcomers to the startup scene get acquainted with the Boston ecosystem. We will give you the inside scoop on key events/ meetups to attend, people, companies, VCs, blogs, incubators, programs, hot issues, and more.


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Featuring:




Chuck Goldstone - CEO and Chief Story Catalyst, Chuck Goldstone


Chuck Goldstone – CEO and Chief Story Catalyst at Chuck Goldstone | Strategies and Stories


Chuck Goldstone has been a communications, media, and message guy for as long as anyone can remember— a nationally recognized radio commentator, author, entrepreneur, mentor, and authority on story and the strategic process. He was founder of !deaworks | !deaCorporation of America, New Venture Institute, and Chuck Goldstone | Strategies and Stories, helping both startups and global giants find their voice and their story, to guide them in telling others what they do and getting audiences of investors, markets, and other stakeholders to listen and care. Through his game-changing workshops and individualized mentoring, Chuck has helped thousands of individuals and organizations in the US and aboard stand out, grow, and prosper.


Beth Porter - Founder & CEO, Riff Analytics


Beth Porter – Founder & CEO, Riff Analytics


Beth is Cofounder and CEO of Riff Analytics, a scrappy AI startup out of MIT that measures conversational dynamics to help people build situational and social awareness, especially when they collaborate on complex tasks. Beth’s philosophy is that people learn best from each other, and learning fosters both personal growth and organizational innovation and change. She teaches IT Strategies to MBAs at Boston University, where her students work in small, peer learning groups throughout the course, and learning innovation in Media Ventures at the MIT Media Lab. Prior roles include VP Product for edX, VP Software Product Management for Pearson Education, and senior engineering and product management positions at Mathsoft and PTC.


Andy Jacques - Co-founder at Pulse 24/7, COO at Synergy Consulting and Boston City Co-leader at Founders Live


Andy Jacques – Co-founder at Pulse 24/7, COO at Synergy Consulting and Boston City Co-leader at Founders Live


Marketing Strategist, Tech Innovator, and Community Builder, Andy Jacques has been Awarded by the Massachusetts House of Representatives while just a teenager as Boston’s youngest creative visionary making an impact in his industry. 20 years later he continues to transform technology blueprints from idea to scale as the COO of SYNERGY Consulting helping countless startups launch and accelerate in 4 different countries. Andy’s engagement in the Boston community includes mentoring at several area startup accelerators like EforAll and TrepCamp at BU’s Innovation Lab. Currently, as the Boston City Co-Leader for Founders Live powered by AWS, Andy’s passion for community building is strengthened by his mission to open more doors for innovators from all types of backgrounds.


Tom Maloney - Founder at PreStartUp, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Coach at Climbing the Success Ladder


Tom Maloney (Moderator) – Founder at PreStartUp, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Coach at Climbing the Success Ladder


Tom Maloney began his personal journey to success in his early teens, when he first studied creative meditation for goal achievement with the Silva Method. Since that time, he has, through numerous disciplines, added to his toolkit while assisting others along their path to achieving their dreams. His passion for studies in the field of personal development led him to achieve his own personal dream – teaching and empowering others through the Meditation for Intuitive Awareness Program. A Master Practitioner of NLP and a Certified NLP Coach, Tom has dedicated his life to building viable futures from the inside out.


Event Partner:


General AssemblyGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. The leading source for training, staffing, and career transitions, we foster a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. www.GeneralAssemb.ly  /  @GA_Boston


Boston New Technology is Supported by:


PreStartup - A coaching program for anyone looking to start a new business in the Boston area


PreStartup – A coaching program for anyone looking to start a new business in the Boston area. We help you plan the launch and acceleration of your startup or small business before you start! PreStartup Founder, Tom Maloney, is a coach, mentor, trainer, entrepreneur who also founded Climbing the Success Ladder. Tom is a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and a certified NLP coach who designed the PreStartup program based on his work with hundreds of entrepreneurs over the last decade. Would you like expert guidance in turning your new business ideas into realities? To learn more about the PreStartup program and receive feedback, schedule a free consultation today or email us at: Contact “at” PreStartup.com


Chuck Goldstone | Strategies and Stories


Chuck Goldstone | Strategies and Stories – It’s about your story. Getting audiences to listen. Like you. Do what you want. We offer coaching, creative and strategic services to startups. Crafting persuasive, awe-stoking strategies and stories. Helping clients present confidently. Stand out. Expand markets. Get funding. Be successful. Visit www.ChuckGoldstone.com  /  email: mail “at” ChuckgoldStone.com  /  617-738-8889


CapeStart.com - Enterprise-Class Software Development and Data Preparation Services


CapeStart offers the best value for robust software and app development services, as well as data preparation services, for machine learning and AI. Our 275+ experts in design, development, testing, DevOps and product support, have delivered and maintained over 125 projects for clients. We specialize in building scalable web and mobile applications, machine learning solutions, ecommerce websites, search engine optimization and online payments. CapeStart is offering $5,000 in free services to new clients! To learn more, contact CapeStart BDR, Chris Requena, at: Chris “at” CapeStart.com


Agenda:


6:30 pm: Networking


6:45 pm: Welcome & Introductions


6:50 pm: Expert Panel Discussion


7:45 pm: Ask your questions!


8:15 pm: Networking


8:30 pm: Event Ends


Directions & Public Transportation:


General Assembly is 2 blocks from the MBTA Red line South Station at 125 Summer St, Boston, MA (at intersection with High St – map here). Show ID at the security desk and come to the 13th floor.


Parking:


There are parking meters along Atlantic Ave and other area streets, but we recommend parking on-site, at the “125 Summer St Garage” at 28 Lincoln St, for $12 after 5 pm. Or, park at the Garage at Post Office Square ($9 after 4 pm) or LAZ Parking’s 100 High St Garage ($11 after 5:30).


Upon Arrival:


Show photo identification at the security desk in the lobby and take an elevator to the 13th floor. Look for GA signs and enter the glass doors. The event space is down the hall your right.


Attendance Terms:


BNT is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and inclusive event experience for all members/participants. To attend, event registrants agree to these Attendance Terms, which are summarized on the registration page for this event and in the confirmation email sent to registrants.


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