Author: Derek Fieldhouse, Customer Success Manager, Fidelity Private Shares Raising your first or second round is a major milestone that you want to be prepared for. It is perhaps the first time you will have outside investors scrutinizing every detail of your company, especially your cap table. A messy or inaccurate cap table can slow down diligence or even scare investors away. As someone who’s worked with numerous companies through their seed rounds, I’ve seen how a clean

Authored by: Matt Shrimpton & Bob Baker, Partners at Peak Corporate Counsel Startups need money, and usually a lot of it. Building a team and an MVP can get expensive, and at some point in the lifecycle of most startups, they will seek outside capital. Most of these raises will involve equity financing – receiving money in exchange for a percentage of ownership in the company. Investors will want to put their money in a business which provides a unique and valuable product o

Listening to your customers isn’t just good practice, it’s your greatest growth strategy. A thoughtful Voice of the Customer (VoC) program turns feedback into focus, helping startups make smarter product decisions, deepen trust, and build lasting relationships. Whether you’re just starting to collect feedback or looking to formalize your process, this session dives into how to design a VoC program that fits your stage, your team, and your goals. Recorded live at Startup Bosto

Building a great product is about more than hitting product-market fit - it’s about staying there. Between customer demands, feature requests, and market shifts, founders are constantly adapting to build products that resonate, scale, and stand the test of time. At Startup Boston Week 2025, founders, product leaders, and investors came together to explore what it really takes to build products that win, not just once, but over and over again. These conversations unpack how to

As your startup scales, your board can either accelerate your growth, or slow it down. The difference often comes down to how well you manage the relationship. From aligning expectations and preparing for tough conversations to turning board feedback into strategic advantage, this session dives into what it really takes to build and lead a high-performing board. Recorded live at Startup Boston Week 2025, this discussion explores the evolving role of the board through the lens

Being an underrepresented founder in the startup world often means navigating invisible barriers while building something new. But it also comes with a deep well of resilience, creativity, and community. At Lifting as We Climb, with Startup Boston and City of Boston, founders and investors came together to talk candidly about the realities of representation - and how we can all play a role in building a more inclusive ecosystem. The panel last night featured Farah Hussain  (E

Understanding how to structure and manage equity can make or break a startup’s future. Whether you’re dividing shares with co-founders, bringing on early hires, or preparing for your first funding round, equity decisions shape not only ownership - but alignment, trust and long-term growth. In this session from Startup Boston Week 2025, our panel of founders and experts unpack the fundamentals of equity management: how to split equity fairly, design vesting schedules that work

Every great startup starts with a strong foundation. Before you can scale, fundraise, or go to market, you need the right structure - from your legal setup and equity splits to your tech stack and growth goals. The Road To: Startup Foundations That Stick  brings together expert-led sessions from Startup Boston Week 2025 to help early-stage founders avoid common pitfalls, make smarter decisions, and build companies built to last. Table of Contents:  Tech-Savvy Without the Code

The venture capital landscape is shifting fast and 2025 is proving to be a pivotal year for both investors and founders. From fluctuating interest rates to sector-specific surges in AI, climate tech, and biotech, the dynamics of deal flow, valuations, and exits are evolving in real time. In this panel, recorded live at Startup Boston Week 2025, industry experts break down what’s driving these changes and what they mean for startups and investors heading into 2026. Featuring i

If there’s one thing I love about Boston’s startup scene, it’s that there’s always something moving. Someone’s launching. Someone’s raising. Someone’s taking a bold swing at a problem that actually matters. That energy - that constant forward motion - is what inspired The Momentum Report . It’s our way of celebrating the founders, builders and dreamers across New England who keep the gears of innovation turning. This issue highlights 10 incredible startups that were first fea

Boston’s in full fall mode - and so is the startup scene. November is packed with events that bring together founders, investors, and innovators for everything from hands-on skill building to pitch nights and powerhouse panels on women’s leadership and community building. Startup Boston is proud to feature three can’t-miss experiences this month that highlight connection, collaboration, and hands-on learning: B2B Tech Founders’ Dinner (Nov 5)  – An intimate, off-the-record ev

Boston showed up for climate innovation this week and we couldn’t be prouder. On Monday night, Boston City Hall transformed into a stage for the Climatetech Showcase for Underrepresented Founders, presented by Startup Boston in partnership with the City of Boston . The event brought together founders, investors and ecosystem leaders who share one goal: to accelerate the clean-energy transition by backing the diverse entrepreneurs driving it forward. Celebrating Climate Innova

When you’re building a startup, “intellectual property” might not be the first thing on your mind. Between product sprints, customer calls, and investor decks, it can feel like a problem for future you . But according to Michael Perez  of Touchstone Strategic Law, that’s exactly when founders should start paying attention. Because the truth is, IP isn’t just about patents and legal paperwork - it’s about ownership, protection and setting your company up to scale without nasty

Every founder knows that startup life is full of unknowns - but one thing’s certain: you can’t build a great company alone. The right advisors and mentors don’t just help you avoid costly mistakes, they accelerate your learning curve, open doors and challenge your thinking when it matters most. At Startup Boston Week 2025, we brought together a powerhouse lineup of founders, investors, and operators to unpack what makes an effective advisory relationship, and how early-stage

The Podcast Stage was back for Startup Boston Week 2025! And it’s louder, livelier and more local than ever. First launched at SBW2023, this stage quickly became the heartbeat of the week, greeting attendees as soon as they walked through the doors and shining a spotlight on the incredible podcasts telling the stories of Boston’s builders, dreamers and doers. This year, we’re once again inviting top local hosts to record their shows live from SBW2025, capturing real conversat

The New England startup community isn’t slowing down—it’s surging with innovation. From fresh product launches and new rounds of funding to major research breakthroughs and sustainability wins, founders across the region are pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible. At Startup Boston, we’re here to celebrate those milestones—the big and the small—that showcase the brilliance of our ecosystem. The startups featured below were spotlighted during the Opening Party at St

Every founder dreams about building the next breakout startup—but what if you don’t know how to code? For years, that gap was seen as a...

Looking to tap into the power of the New England startup ecosystem? At Startup Boston Week 2025, we brought together some of the region’s...

The New England startup scene is buzzing with breakthroughs—from product launches and funding wins to game-changing research and sustainability milestones. At Startup Boston, we love celebrating these moments that show just how much innovation is happening across our community. The startups featured below were submitted to us for Startup Boston Week 2025 and highlighted during our Opening Party, sponsored by HPE and NVIDIA  - giving the community a first look at some of the m

Every founder is feeling the pull of AI right now—whether it’s excitement about new possibilities or pressure to figure out how to...

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s reshaping industries, redefining workflows, and unlocking entirely new...