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EVident Battery and Growing a Startup in Massachusetts

Meet the Man: In our conversation with Jinqiang Ning, we learned about his path to foundership and how he’s leveraged [...]

MFN Webinar: Safeguarding Your Company’s Most Valuable Assets

Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets a startup can develop, but it can be easily lost [...]

From Robins to Re-Volt. A Conversation with Anel Bellevue

Anel Bellevue is the co-founder and CEO at Re-Volt Charging, a Massachusetts-based climatetech startup that’s working to increase equitable access [...]

Meet Hande Ilhan, founder of Kykloris

Hande Ilhan is the founder of Kykloris, a climatetech startup that focuses on turning crustacean waste materials into sustainable versions [...]

How SauveBio Helps Find Human Health Cures

Meet Jeff Sauve and Hannah Sheehan founders of SauveBio, a research organization that allows companies to access specialized cell analysis [...]

Five Lessons From A Founder’s First Pitch

After his first ever pitch for the startup he co-founded, Nanovax’s Griffin Kane spoke with MFN to share some of [...]
Lina discusses her involvement in various accelerator programs, and offers guidance on finding the program that’s right for your startup.

This Incubator Believes the Key to the Climate Crisis is Community

Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Julia Travaglini, shared with MFN what sets Greentown Labs apart in the fast-growing [...]

Introducing Obi, the Cyber-Hero Defending Your Data

Discover how ShieldForce, led by Obi Ibeto, fights cybercrime with AI-powered tech while empowering communities through cybersecurity training [...]

Global Perspectives Fuel InFocus’s RNA Drug Discovery

InFocus Therapeutics, led by Emily Fang and Kyle Giesler, is revolutionizing RNA drug discovery with a globally adaptive team and [...]

Your Patent Strategy is Probably Wrong. Here’s Why.

Jed Gordon, an intellectual property lawyer at JAB Law Group, shared his expertise on how founders can develop strong patent [...]

Save Your Startup Headaches With These Legal Tips

Dan White shares a key legal lesson for startups, highlighting the importance of choosing the right entity and legal counsel [...]

David Dwumah’s Vision for a Sustainable FinTech Future

David Dwumah pushes for equity in FinTech, advocating real-time payments to enhance inclusion, sustainability, and collaboration. [...]

How ‘Tough Tech’ Becomes Market Treasure

Ben Downing of The Engine Accelerator supports early-stage entrepreneurs in commercializing tough tech, focusing on clean energy and public benefit. [...]

Jonathon Is An Investor. He’s Looking for Diligence.

Jonathon George, a Senior Associate at Flare Capital Partners, breaks down their considerations when evaluating deals in the healthcare technology [...]

Data-Driven Decisions for Greener, Healthier Buildings

Charley Stevenson of Integrated Eco Strategy explains how their Red2Green platform uses data to simplify research and access for healthier [...]

EVident Battery and Growing a Startup in Massachusetts

Meet the Man: In our conversation with Jinqiang Ning, we learned about his path to foundership and how he’s leveraged [...]

From Robins to Re-Volt. A Conversation with Anel Bellevue

Anel Bellevue is the co-founder and CEO at Re-Volt Charging, a Massachusetts-based climatetech startup that’s working to increase equitable access [...]

How SauveBio Helps Find Human Health Cures

Meet Jeff Sauve and Hannah Sheehan founders of SauveBio, a research organization that allows companies to access specialized cell analysis [...]
Lina discusses her involvement in various accelerator programs, and offers guidance on finding the program that’s right for your startup.

Introducing Obi, the Cyber-Hero Defending Your Data

Discover how ShieldForce, led by Obi Ibeto, fights cybercrime with AI-powered tech while empowering communities through cybersecurity training [...]

Your Patent Strategy is Probably Wrong. Here’s Why.

Jed Gordon, an intellectual property lawyer at JAB Law Group, shared his expertise on how founders can develop strong patent [...]

David Dwumah’s Vision for a Sustainable FinTech Future

David Dwumah pushes for equity in FinTech, advocating real-time payments to enhance inclusion, sustainability, and collaboration. [...]

Jonathon Is An Investor. He’s Looking for Diligence.

Jonathon George, a Senior Associate at Flare Capital Partners, breaks down their considerations when evaluating deals in the healthcare technology [...]

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Founders are everywhere, but resources aren’t.

That’s a shame, because the next big idea could come from anywhere.

 

The Massachusetts Founder Network aims to bridge the gap, giving startup founders equitable access to resources that will help their companies grow.

 

We support MA founders no matter where they come from, their company’s stage, or their business sector. We want to democratize access to the resources that will help them accelerate—and excel. All founders are welcome to find resources and community at MFN while creating connections, expanding their networks, and learning from one another.

About MFN

The Massachusetts Founders Network is a central hub for all things startups, fostering innovation and collaboration across the state. MFN offers valuable networking, resources, mentorship, and community for startup founders in Massachusetts. 

 

MFN is produced by Lever, a startup accelerator based in North Adams. Our work is supported by funding from and collaboration with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, based in Westborough.

 

We’ve been advising and connecting with entrepreneurs for years, and we’re using that knowledge and network to launch something new, with the help of an advisory board of successful founders and major players in the startup ecosystem. 

We plan to launch the Massachusetts Founders Network in summer 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to get alerts about our launch, new features, and MFN events!