Rick

Plaut

A strong advocate for the creation and support of entrepreneurial ecosystems as a way to spur local economic development.
I became an angel investor focused on local startups as a direct result of the 2008 financial crisis – Main St. not Wall St.

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Professional Background

30+ years as a (corporate) intrapreneur in product/new biz development.12 years discovering how to be an entrepreneur and then sharing my knowledge.Angel Investor and advisor.

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Founders are everywhere, but resources aren’t.

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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. 

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