May is upon us and it’s time for founders and entrepreneurs to make connections, network and learn! Boston is a great place to help you learn and grow. To kick things into high gear, here’s a few of events coming up for founders and startups around the Boston area:
Food Edge Summit
Date: Tuesday, May 3rd - Thursday, May 5th Location: Boston and online; click here for more information and registration details
Price: $325
Hosted by Branchfood, this three day event will explore innovations, challenges, and opportunities as they relate to sustainability, nutrition, consumer trends, and technology. Founders and entrepreneurs in the food startup world are welcome to attend!
2022 MIT Startup Ecosystem Conference
Date: Wednesday, May 4th from 9am -6pm
Location: Boston Marriott; click here for more information and registration details
Price: $1,350
Join MIT for their Startup Ecosystem Conference, celebrating entrepreneurship. IN this full day event, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovation groups will come together to discuss strategy, partnerships, diversity, and community, among other topics. From fireside chats and panels on topics like Women in Tech, Sustainability and AI, this conference has something for everyone!
Startup Bash to Benefit WOCE
Date: Wednesday, May 4th from 6pm-8pm
Location: District Hall Boston, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston; click here for more information and registration details
Price: $100
Join Women of Color Entrepreneurs for a fun In-person night of connecting and networking. With drinks and appetizers, this event will celebrate and give back to WOCE!
Guide to Raising an Angel Seed Round: Due Diligence Documents & Contracts
Date: Tuesday, May 10th from 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: online; click here for more information and registration details
Price: Free - $35
Presented by the Capital Network, this panel of experts including angel investors and legal counsel will share information on the due diligence round of an angel seed round and how you can prepare as an entrepreneur. They will run the process of how investors evaluate early-stage companies for investment. You will walk away with a checklist of what business documents and legal contracts investors need from you, so you are prepared heading into your seed round!
Coffee Networking with Boston Entrepreneurs
Date: Thursday, May 12th from 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: District Hall Boston, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston; click here for more information and registration details
Price: Free
Join Innovation Studio for their monthly coffee networking to stay connected with the Boston entrepreneur community! Mentors, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Aspiring Entrepreneurs are all invited to attend. The May event will feature special guests: Jamie Cholaki, founder of CHOLAKI Beauty; and José Torres, co-founder and CEO of Finch.
Recruiting Board Members and Senior Executives
Date: Tuesday, May 17th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: online; click here for more information and registration details
Price: Free
Trying to find the best way to recruit board members and senior executives to your startup? You’ve come to the right place! Join the Boston Entrepreneurs Network for a virtual panel of experts to help you get in touch and secure the right people to join your team!
Startup Boston’s Cofounder Matching
Date: Friday, May 27th from 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: online; click here for more information and registration details
Price: Free
Looking for a co-founder? This virtual event is for you, hosted by Startup Boston. Join them for an hour of speed networking to create new relationships and find your match! This event is free, but invite only!
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