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SUMMARY:Branchfood July Community Table
DESCRIPTION:Looking to grow your food/bev-tech network? Join regional industry leaders and entrepreneurs to build relationships\, exchange insights\, and access resources that support growth and innovation across the food ecosystem.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/branchfood-july-community-table/
LOCATION:Babson Boston\, 100 High Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02457\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event
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SUMMARY:IP for Startups: What to Protect\, What to Skip\, and How to Do It on a Budget?
DESCRIPTION:For early-stage founders\, intellectual property can feel like both a necessity and a black box. Patents\, trademarks\, trade secrets\, what actually matters for your business\, and what can wait? \nJoin Branchfood and Wolf Greenfield for a practical\, no-fluff conversation on how startups can approach IP strategically without overspending. We’ll help founders make smart\, cost-conscious decisions about where IP investment truly adds value and where it does not. \nIn this session\, experienced IP attorneys from Wolf Greenfield will break down how to think about protecting your innovation in a way that aligns with your stage\, goals\, and resources. We will focus on helping founders make smart\, cost-conscious decisions about where IP investment truly adds value and where it does not. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n-The different types of IP (patents\, trademarks\, trade secrets\, copyrights) and when they matter\n-How to prioritize IP protection based on your business model and growth plans\n-Common mistakes startups make when spending on IP\n-How to stretch your IP budget and avoid unnecessary costs\n-What investors look for when evaluating IP strategy\n-Whether you’re pre-product or scaling\, this session will help you build an IP approach that supports your company\, without draining it. \nWho should attend: Early-stage founders\, food and ag entrepreneurs\, startup operators\, and anyone thinking about how to protect innovation without breaking the bank.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/ip-for-startups-what-to-protect-what-to-skip-and-how-to-do-it-on-a-budget/
LOCATION:Webinar\, MA
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture
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SUMMARY:Protecting IP in Corporate Partnerships for FoodTech and AgTech Startups
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to protect IP when partnering with corporations in FoodTech & AgTech\, featuring tips from Wolf Greenfield experts Christina Licursi & Janice Vatland.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/protecting-ip-in-corporate-partnerships-for-foodtech-and-agtech-startups/
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="branchfood":MAILTO:sophie+startups@branchfood.com
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 10 Years of Branchfood + Connecting for the Future
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating a decade of Branchfood by bringing together the brightest minds in food for conversations\, connections\, and networking!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/celebrating-10-years-of-branchfood-connecting-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Loop Carousel – Banner Orange
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="branchfood":MAILTO:sophie+startups@branchfood.com
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SUMMARY:Branchfood January 2025 Community Table
DESCRIPTION:Impactful partnerships are forged\, networks expand\, and sales breakthroughs happen in our virtual monthly get-together of startup founders\, investors\, corporate leaders\, and experts\, in the food/agriculture industry. We hope you will join us! \n  \nSession link will be sent after registration is complete.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/branchfood-january-2025-community-table/
CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Online,Themed Event
ORGANIZER;CN="branchfood":MAILTO:sophie+startups@branchfood.com
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Profitability: Trade Spend and Deductions for Food Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Calling all entrepreneurs in the food sector: Unlock the secrets to maximizing profitability for your growing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brand in our upcoming webinar in collaboration with TrewUp. \n  \nZoom access will be provided after registration is complete.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/unlocking-profitability-trade-spend-and-deductions-for-food-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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