14 Resources Founders Met at Startup Boston’s FounderConnect

Building a startup takes more than a great idea. Founders are constantly navigating decisions across finance, hiring, legal, marketing, product development, banking, and infrastructure, often all at once. And while Boston and New England are home to an incredible network of resources, knowing where to start (and who to trust) can be half the battle.

That’s exactly why we created The Startup Directory: a curated list of organizations that actively support founders building and scaling product-driven companies across New England.

From accounting and insurance to AI development, marketing strategy, legal guidance, and talent pipelines, the partners below are helping startups move faster, build smarter, and avoid some of the common pitfalls that come with early growth.

Whether you're refining your go-to-market strategy, setting up your first employee benefits plan, building an MVP, or preparing for your next fundraising milestone, these organizations are here to support founders at every stage of the journey.

Here are a few of the resources we highlighted during our latest FounderConnect event, in partnership with CIC Social Impact Cohort. Check them out below. 

​Accountalent

Accounting & Finance | Website

Accountalent is the go-to financial partner for startups, offering fixed-price tax and bookkeeping services to over 5,000 early-stage companies. Their experienced team helps founders maximize savings through R&D credits, BOI filings, and strategic CFO support — all with “Big Firm” strength and “Small Firm” care.

Bibsma

Insurance | Website

Business Insurance & Benefits Services of MA (Bibsma) helps startups and growing companies design comprehensive insurance and employee benefits programs that protect both the business and its leadership team. From enterprise-level coverage to personal planning and business continuity strategies, Bibsma works closely with founders to ensure the right protections are in place as companies scale.

Bot Pro Solutions

AI & Automation | Website

Bot Pro Solutions partners with startup founders to turn ideas into real, scalable products through expert-led technical execution. Acting as an all-in-one technology partner, their team supports companies from roadmap and MVP development through launch and scale — combining product strategy, engineering, design, DevOps, and AI expertise to help startups move faster and avoid costly technical missteps.

Culture Krew

People & Talent Strategy | Website

Culture Krew helps early-stage startups build strong people operations before small HR issues become major growing pains. From organizational planning to foundational HR systems, they help founders bring structure to fast-moving teams while creating people practices that support healthy culture, retention, and long-term company growth.

​HubSpot for Startups

Marketing & Sales Software | Website 

HubSpot for Startups provides deeply discounted access to HubSpot’s leading CRM platform—complete with marketing, sales, service, and website tools. Founders also receive training, templates, and dedicated support to help them attract, engage, and retain customers while scaling efficiently.

Lovable

Product Development & AI Tools | Website

Lovable provides tools that help founders and product teams rapidly prototype and build software using AI-assisted development workflows. Designed for startups moving quickly from idea to MVP, Lovable helps teams turn concepts into functional products faster and with fewer engineering resources.

Northeastern Co-Op Program

Co-Op & Internships | Website

Northeastern University’s Co-Op Program connects startups with talented students looking for hands-on work experience across engineering, product, marketing, business operations, and more. Startups gain access to motivated early-career talent while students gain real-world experience inside growing companies.

Puzzle

Accounting & Finance Automation | Website

Puzzle is modern accounting software built specifically for startups. Their platform automates bookkeeping, provides real-time financial visibility, and integrates directly with key startup tools - helping founders stay on top of their finances without the complexity of traditional accounting systems.

Sales Xceleration

Sales Consulting | Website

Sales Xceleration helps growing companies accelerate revenue by providing experienced Fractional Sales Leaders and a proven sales operating framework. Their approach combines strategy, process, and execution - helping businesses build scalable sales infrastructure, strengthen sales leadership, and implement repeatable systems that drive consistent revenue growth.

Silicon Valley Bank

Banking | Website 

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) provides tailored banking solutions for startups, including free checking for three years, up to 4.23% APY on startup money market accounts, and 3X rewards on the Innovator Card. Their services also include merchant payment processing, global growth support, and discounted partner offers.

Small Business Association

Startup Support & Government Resources | Website

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) supports entrepreneurs through funding programs, mentorship, education, and government contracting opportunities. Their resources help founders access capital, navigate regulations, and build sustainable businesses across industries.

Tech Superpowers

IT Infrastructure & Managed Services | Website

Tech Superpowers provides managed IT services designed for growing startups and technology companies. Their team helps founders set up secure infrastructure, manage devices and networks, and build reliable systems that scale alongside their teams.

Touchstone Strategic Law

Startup Legal Services | Website

Touchstone Strategic Law works with founders and startups on corporate formation, fundraising, intellectual property, and growth-stage legal strategy. Their team focuses on practical, startup-friendly legal guidance that helps companies navigate key milestones while minimizing risk.

TriNet

HR & Payroll | Website

TriNet provides full-service HR solutions for startups, including payroll, benefits, compliance, and risk management. Their platform helps founders offer competitive employee benefits and manage complex HR responsibilities so they can focus on building and scaling their companies.

Huge thanks to our partners at CIC’s Social Impact Program for co-hosting and to every founder and resource who joined us to share their expertise and energy. If you’re building something in New England, this is your reminder: you’re not doing it alone. The resources, mentors, and community you need are right here - and if your organization supports founders too, you can submit your resource to be added to the Startup Directory right here.