Welcome to the Massachusetts Founders Network!

 

As MFN grows, we want to make sure our members are making the most out of what’s available, both online and in-person. Here are some great ways you can start using the MFN site to find resources, networking connections, educational articles, and funding opportunities.

 

  1. Explore entrepreneur support resources.  Our organization has supported hundreds of Massachusetts entrepreneurs, experts, and investors. By tapping into our network’s collective knowledge, we’ve collected a library of resources to help founders across the Commonwealth. These resources include our resource roadmap, startup tools, and Entrepreneur Support Organization Directory
  2. Learn how to raise capital. Capital is among the most sought-after resources by startup founders and we offer several resources on MFN to help. Check out our MFN fundraising tools, investor directory, non-dilutive funding guide, and read our journal article how to get a VC intro.
  3. Keep up with our MFN Journal. Our dedicated team of writers and a video editor produces monthly content to inspire and educate our members. Read stories about inspiring founders and about things like how to be memorable when you’re networking, and even how to make the most out of your MFN membership (so meta). It’s a member-fueled publication, and you can also suggest topics and participate in polls and discussions on MFN’s LinkedIn page.
  4. Leverage the network. We have curated experts and investors from our network to be available to our members. Members can contact these experts and investors through MFN. Several members have developed mentor relationships, for example.
  5. Communicate with other founders. Our network spans across the Commonwealth. Members can interact directly through MFN, attend and network during monthly webinars, join founder roundtable discussions, and connect at virtual MFN events.

 

If you need help or assistance using the MFN site, please email mfnfeedback@leverinc.org or contact us here. We want to ensure all our members get what they need to grow!

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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!