Every founder starts the year with big goals – launch the product, raise the round, grow the team. But between back-to-back meetings, constant firefighting and the never-ending to-do list, it’s easy to lose sight of what really moves the needle. In this panel conversation, founders and startup leaders will share how they’ve learned to design their year for impact – creating schedules and habits that turn chaos into progress. We’ll unpack how to plan 2026 around your biggest goals, translate strategy into weekly execution, and build the accountability loops that keep you and your team aligned all year long
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.