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SUMMARY:MFN Sustainability Challenge Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the MFN team in cheering on the 2025 Sustainability Challenge cohort as they pitch to a panel of judges\, vying for a $35\,000 innovation grant. \nThe MFN Sustainability Challenge acceleration program is supported by the Mass Clean Energy (MassCEC). Four selected startups with clean technology models participate in workshops\, receive mentorship opportunities\, and gain tools designed to help them grow their companies. \n 
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mfn-sustainability-challenge-pitch-event-2/
LOCATION:Mount Ida of UMass Amherst\, 100 Carlson Avenue\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000
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SUMMARY:MFN Monthly Webinar: An AI Veteran's Perspective on the AI Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions (and your lunch) to the latest in MFN’s monthly webinar series!  In this session\, Jason Briggs\, SVP of Product at Salesforce AI\, shares his perspective on the AI landscape and how companies can adapt to and benefit from the technology. \n  \nTopics To Be Covered: \n\nHow to identify real-world problems AI can solve (and avoid building tech in search of a problem).\nActionable strategies for adapting your product and company for an AI-first future.\nReal opportunities in the current AI landscape
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mfn-monthly-webinar-an-ai-veterans-perspective-on-the-ai-revolution/
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFN":MAILTO:mfnfeedback@leverinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T013233
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SUMMARY:MFN Webinar: Big Business Perspective on the MA Economy
DESCRIPTION:Join MFN for a timely conversation exploring how large companies are responding to shifts in economic policy and what it means for startups in the Commonwealth. \n  \nJD Chesloff is the President and CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable (MBR). His work at MBR is focused on strengthening the state’s long-term social and economic vitality\, with the goal of making Massachusetts highly desirable for businesses in a global economy. He has worked within and surrounding Beacon Hill for more than 25 years.  \n  \nThis session is especially relevant for startup founders developing B2B products and services\, and anyone looking to understand how economic decisions affect the startup ecosystem.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mfn-webinar-big-business-perspective-on-the-ma-economy/
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFN":MAILTO:mfnfeedback@leverinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T130000
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SUMMARY:MFN Webinar: SBIR Strategy Guidance for 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join MFN this Friday to hear how folks with deep experience in the SBIR world recommend startup founders navigate 2025. Our expert panelists are Elizabeth Nelson and Dan Lilly. Elizabeth is the co-founder of the multiple SBIR recipient MMIB. Dan Lilly is an SBIR Advisor at MSBDC\, and has advised hundreds of startups seeking SBIR support. \n  \nBring your questions (and your lunch) to this conversational event!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mfn-webinar-sbir-strategy-guidance-for-2025/
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFN":MAILTO:mfnfeedback@leverinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T013233
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T201618Z
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SUMMARY:Western Mass Health Technology Challenge Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join MFN in celebrating the final pitch event for our Western Mass Health Technology Challenge\, which is exclusively geared towards early-stage companies operating in Berkshire\, Franklin\, Hampden or Hampshire Counties. This year the program expanded to include two tracks—Diagnostics and Therapeutics— with eight teams competing for two $35\,000 innovation grants sponsored by MLSC.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/western-mass-health-technology-challenge-pitch-event/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFN":MAILTO:mfnfeedback@leverinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000
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CREATED:20250114T200346Z
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SUMMARY:MFN Lift Day
DESCRIPTION:Exclusive to MFN members: Join the Massachusetts Founders Network (MFN) for an exciting day of skiing and making connections! Investors and startup founders are invited to network at Jiminy Peak Mountain in the Berkshires\, paired up in a chairlift or over coffee in the ski lodge to hear elevator pitches and advice for growing your company. This event will conclude with a pitch competition and a small prize!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mfn-lift-day/
LOCATION:Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort\, 37 Corey Road\, Hancock\, MA\, 01237\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Themed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T170000
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SUMMARY:MFN Sustainability Challenge Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final pitch event for the MFN Sustainability Challenge! Over the past two months\, participating teams have engaged in workshops and mentorship sessions with industry experts\, refining their innovative business models to address critical climate challenges. \n  \nThe teams are competing for a $40\,000 innovation grant\, sponsored by MassCEC. The grant will be awarded to the team with the most scalable business model.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mfn-sustainability-challenge-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 444 Somerville Avenue\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T130000
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CREATED:20241112T200710Z
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SUMMARY:MFN Monthly Webinar: Leveraging Venture Capital for Health Tech
DESCRIPTION:Michael Greeley\, Co-Founder and General Partner at Flare Capital\, will join our next monthly webinar to talk with Massachusetts founders about healthcare technology investment trends. Flare Capital Partners is a leading healthcare technology investor. The Flare team looks to partner with entrepreneurs throughout the journey\, from early-stage to liquidity. \n  \nJoin Flare Capital and Massachusetts Founders Network for this moderated Q&A experience. Bring your questions (and your lunch) to the discussion!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mfn-monthly-webinar-leveraging-venture-capital-for-health-tech/
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFN":MAILTO:mfnfeedback@leverinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T013233
CREATED:20240917T233002Z
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SUMMARY:MFN Webinar: Early-Stage Impact Investing
DESCRIPTION:Join SustainVC and Massachusetts Founders Network for this moderated Q&A experience with Tom Balderston\, one of the country’s most experienced and influential impact investors! Now a Principal at SustainVC\, Tom has decades of experience investing in early-stage companies in the climate and sustainability sectors\, as well as startups whose products enhance access and opportunities for all.  \n  \nPlease register using the link below. Don’t forget to bring your lunch!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mfn-webinar-early-stage-impact-investing/
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFN":MAILTO:mfnfeedback@leverinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T013233
CREATED:20240905T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T173832Z
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SUMMARY:MFN Webinar: Effective Networking for Startup Founders
DESCRIPTION:Networking skills are essential for the success of any business venture. It’s how you’ll find a co-founder\, service provider\, clients\, customers\, and much more. Yet few people have been taught the nuts and bolts of how to network effectively. Bring your lunch to this virtual\, content-rich session covering points such as: \n\n\n\nHow to decide what events to attend and which ones to skip\nBest practices when “working the room”\nWhat to say when you invite someone on LinkedIn\nStrategies to network when you’re an introvert (or networking with one)\nHow to stay in touch without being weird\nTop mistakes people make when networking
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mfn-webinar-effective-networking-for-startup-founders/
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFN":MAILTO:mfnfeedback@leverinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T013233
CREATED:20240806T174944Z
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SUMMARY:No-Cost Education Opportunities for Startup Founders & Their Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join CommCorp and MFN for a moderated Q&A about workforce development! Hear from Fernando Martinez\, Associate Director at Comm\, about opportunities that CommCorp’s Workforce Training Fund Express Program provides to startup founders to educate their workforce and themselves. The program offers full reimbursement (within program limits) for approved training expenses applicable to founders in Massachusetts who are W-2 employees.  \n  \nFounders do not have to be MFN members to attend- but we hope you will consider joining MFN after all!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/no-cost-education-opportunities-for-startup-founders-their-workforce/
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFN":MAILTO:mfnfeedback@leverinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T013233
CREATED:20240625T005036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T005036Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Western Massachusetts Venture Firms!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a founder looking to connect with venture capitalists and gain insights into the Massachusetts startup ecosystem? Hosted by MFN\, this gathering will feature key players from MassMutual Impact Investing\, The Alchemy Group\, Lever Fund\, Maroon Venture Partners Fund\, and MassVentures. \n  \nFounders who attend can expect to hear tips for working with investors\, tricks to hone their pitches\, and newly available startup resources. \n 
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/meet-the-western-massachusetts-venture-firms/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center\, 100 Bigelow Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T130000
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CREATED:20240619T212817Z
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SUMMARY:MFN June Webinar: Leveraging College Talent for your Startup
DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of Massachusetts startup founders have successfully leveraged the talent of Northeastern University to help build their companies. If you are interested in tapping or re-tapping into the IT/Engineering technical talents of college students\, join Debbie Steiner Hayes and Tyler McFarland to learn about the Co-Op Program and process\, and how startup founders can take advantage of top talent right here in MA! \n  \nBring your questions (and your lunch) to this conversational event!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mfn-june-webinar-leveraging-college-talent-for-your-startup/
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFN":MAILTO:mfnfeedback@leverinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T013233
CREATED:20240312T001107Z
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SUMMARY:MFN Monthly Webinar: SBIR Grants for Deep Tech Startups
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications are complex and challenging. Yet\, the grants are a highly prestigious and rewarding source of non-dilutive funding for innovation and research-based startups. Join MassVentures and Massachusetts Founders Network for a lunch & learn with Stacy Swider. Learn the ins and outs of applying for federal grants for commercializing novel technology and listen to Stacey’s stories of successful and less successful grant applications. Bring your questions (and your lunch) to this conversational event! \n  \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mfn-monthly-webinar-sbir-grants-for-deep-tech-startups/
LOCATION:Webinar\, MA
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T013233
CREATED:20240117T004821Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: Empowering Massachusetts Startup Founders
DESCRIPTION:There are a plethora of resources and funding opportunities for founders in metro Boston\, but what about other cities and towns across the Commonwealth? And what about resources for founders of color and other underserved communities? \n  \nTo launch our new monthly webinar series\, join the Innovation Studio and Massachusetts Founders Network with Daniel Enríquez Vidaña\, where we will learn what Daniel does to help connect founders of all backgrounds and geographies across Massachusetts. Daniel will recommend strategies for making connections\, tapping resources\, and finding supportive investors! \n  \n 
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/breaking-barriers-empowering-massachusetts-startup-founders/
LOCATION:Webinar\, MA
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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