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SUMMARY:MBI Building Your Biotech Panel Discussion: Mentorship Program Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:For early-stage biotech companies: Hear from founders who leveraged the UMass Chan CCTS I-Corps and MBI SPARK programs to connect with expert guidance\, resources\, and mentorship to solve critical business challenges and take their ventures to the next level. Lunch will be provided at no cost to you. \n  \nPanel Line-Up \nOsman Bilsel: Founder & President of Microgradient Fluidics \nJeffrey Sauve: CFO\, Co-Founder & President of SauveBio \nPranay Srivastava: CEO & Founder of Neurapsyc \nMonika Chitre: Postdoctoral Assistant at UMass Chan Medical School I-Corps Program \nMarsha Rolle: Director of Advancement at MBI
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LOCATION:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Half-Baked to Validated: An Ideation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop led by experienced founders and venture development experts\, Venture Forum will guide you through a proven process to identify and test the core assumptions underpinning your venture concept\, move beyond gut feelings\, and gain the clarity needed to build a customer-driven business.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/from-half-baked-to-validated-an-ideation-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Accelerate Your Health Tech Startup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Massachusetts Founders Network\, Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI)\, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC)\, M2D2\, WPI PracticePoint\, and WPI Business Development Lab to learn how to accelerate your Health Tech startup! Engage in networking\, get the latest updates\, and join conversations about the Massachusetts Health Tech ecosystem. \n  \nAgenda: \n5:30 pm – Doors open and networking \n6:00 pm – Welcoming remarks and presentations from experts \n6:50 pm – Open Q&A with presenters \n7:10 pm – Networking
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/accelerate-your-health-tech-startup/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Critical Thinking in Business
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or just starting on your innovative journey\, this interactive session on critical thinking is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level. Lunch will be provided! \n  \nOur speaker\, David Morse\, has over 30 years of experience in management consulting in a broad array of industries. David has focused on instilling critical thinking approaches within organizations in Life Sciences\, Financial\, Automotive and Mining industries\, to name a few\, and is Principal at Revolution Management Consulting.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/lunch-and-learn-critical-thinking-in-business/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI: Smart Solutions in Daily Business Operations
DESCRIPTION:Calling all founders in Central Mass! Learn how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your workflow\, boost efficiency\, and drive growth\, network with industry experts and discover the latest trends in AI technology at this exciting event co-hosted by The Venture Forum and Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI)!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/ai-smart-solutions-in-daily-business-operations/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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SUMMARY:WIB-Greater Boston & MBI: Incubator Summer Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Are you a member of the life sciences community? Join us at the Incubator Summer Block Party presented in partnership with Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI)! This exciting event will celebrate and showcase products and services from women biotech innovators based within the Central Mass region. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the MBI facilities\, explore a variety of booths\, connect with business owners\, and visit food trucks. \n  \nWIB Members attend for free! Admission for non-members is $15. Free onsite parking is available.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/wib-greater-boston-mbi-incubator-summer-block-party/
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2nd panel discussion on AI\, “The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity” co-hosted by The Venture Forum\, WPI Business Development Lab (BDL) and Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI)! A panel of experts will discuss the latest concepts and real-life applications of AI as it applies to cybersecurity.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/the-intersection-of-ai-and-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Resources for Massachusetts Startups!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Massachusetts Founders Network (MFN)\, The Venture Forum\, WPI Business Development Lab (BDL)\, and FedTech for an evening of networking\, presentations\, and conversations around the Massachusetts startup ecosystem. Founders can expect to learn about newly available startup resources\, funding opportunities\, and an upcoming intellectual property program for climatetech entrepreneurs!  \n  \nHear Ecosystem Updates! \n\nWelcoming remarks from Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI): Jon Weaver\, CEO\nWhat’s new at Venture Forum: Zachary Dutton\, Executive Director\nState resources for founders: Megan Marszalek\, Program Director at MassTech\nUpdate on the Mass Founders Network: Jeffrey Thomas\, Executive Director of Lever\, Inc.\nIntroducing the Massachusetts Climatetech Studio\, a new program from MassCEC & FedTech: Paula Anzer\, Advisor at FedTech\nSupport for Climatetech Founders: Eric Sargent\, Program Manager at MassCEC
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/new-resources-for-massachusetts-startups/
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ORGANIZER;CN="MFN":MAILTO:mfnfeedback@leverinc.org
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SUMMARY:The Evolving Landscape of AI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a riveting panel discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) and how relates to your company co-hosted by The Venture Forum and the WPI Business Development Lab.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/the-evolving-landscape-of-ai/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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