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SUMMARY:WorcLab and the Venture Forum Lunch & Learn: AI-Powered Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Join WorcLab and Venture Forum for an in-person interactive session focused on how AI is transforming the way modern businesses operate. The conversation will be led by David Echavarria\, founder of EzBusy.ai. From marketing to operations\, this event will help entrepreneurs and small teams simplify their systems\, explore the power of generative AI\, and better understand the tools driving today’s digital shift. \n  \nLunch will be provided. Street parking and parking at the Worcester Public Library are available.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/worclab-and-the-venture-forum-lunch-learn-ai-powered-entrepreneurship/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: HR Essentials for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Come join us in Worcester for an interactive lunch and learn session focused on building the HR foundation your startup needs to grow and thrive. Led by advisor Jeff Bennett\, this session is designed to help early-stage teams scale with confidence.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/lunch-learn-hr-essentials-for-startups/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Designing User-Centered Products
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive lunch and learn session focused on the essential principles of user-centered design! Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or just beginning\, this event is perfect for anyone looking to ensure that their startup is on the right track from day one. \nOur speaker\, Robert Irwin\, is an accomplished industrial designer\, inventor\, and pioneer in sustainable product development. He’s the founder of the online learning platform\, Learn Industrial Design and is the owner and director of irwindesigned LLC.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/lunch-learn-designing-user-centered-products/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Using AI and ChatGPT in Business
DESCRIPTION:Join WorcLab for an interactive session on leveraging artificial intelligence in your business\, led by Smaht.ai founder Sean Kruzel. Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or just starting out\, this event is perfect for anyone looking to take your business to the next level.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/lunch-learn-using-ai-and-chatgpt-in-business/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or just starting\, join us for an interactive session on strategic planning perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level! \n  \nOur guest speaker is Mike Mitchell\, the founder of Mike Mitchell Consulting/Wisdom Advisors with over 30 years of experience in project management and strategizing. Mike will share practical insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate strategic planning with confidence! \n  \nFood will be provided! This event is a collaboration between the Venture Forum and WorcLab.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/lunch-learn-strategic-planning/
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SUMMARY:Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Summit (SEES)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a college student with a passion for entrepreneurship? Are you looking for a way to turn your ideas into reality? This is the perfect opportunity to hear from established entrepreneurs and learn about their journey to success at SEES! You’ll have the chance to explore and talk to various entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) who will be manning tables to provide valuable information\, guidance\, and resources to help you navigate the challenges of starting your own business.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/student-entrepreneurship-ecosystem-summit-sees/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us as commercial insurance veteran Rick Collins\, Senior Vice President and Managing Director at INpower Global\, hosts an interactive workshop working with you as you understand your risk management needs as a startup founder or small business owner. \n  \nRisk Management is the process of identifying\, assessing\, and controlling financial\, legal\, strategic and security risks/ threats to an organization’s capital\, earnings\, and operations. \n  \nIf you are attending in person\, please register here. If you are attending virtually\, please register here. \n 
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/lunch-learn-risk-management/
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