Excited to grow your network in the Boston startup ecosystem? Then look no further! These are the top startup events in November you don’t want to miss. These events are both online and in-person, so you can get your fix of knowledge and networking in any form that suits you best. Check them out!
Founder-Led Biotech Summit
Date: Monday, November 1st - Friday, November 5th
Location: online; click here for more information and registration details
Price: Free
The Founder-Led Biotech Summit brings together biotech founders, faculty, PhDs, scientists, investors, and executives to support the founder-led biotech movement.
The weeklong event will feature interactive workshops, networking, and the Founders to Watch Award, honoring emerging CEOs who are tackling complex challenges at the intersection of biology and technology.
The Founder-Led Biotech Summit will culminate with the Pillar VC Pitch Competition, awarding mentorship and $200,000 in dilution-free grants to founder-led biotech companies. Pillar invites biotech founders attacking the world’s largest problems at the frontier of biology and engineering to apply.
The EDDIES Awards Ceremony - 36th Annual Innovation Celebration
Date: November 3rd from 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Location: North Star Campus, Lincoln, MA; click here for more information and registration details
Price: $65
Formerly known as the New England Innovation Awards, The EDDIES has spent the past 36 years recognizing, nurturing and fueling innovation. They are celebrating nominees across eight categories this year, including smart cities & smart living, robotics, cleantech/greentech, healthy living & well being, and more.
NEXPO
Date: November 8th from 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Location: Northeastern University Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Complex, Boston, MA; click here for more information and registration
Price: Free
At NEXPO, 40 ventures across IDEA, Northeastern, and Boston, are invited to showcase their startups in front of peers, customers, and investors.
This year, for the first time ever, IDEA will be unveiling NEXPITCH. In this portion of NEXPO, four select startups will pitch live to a panel of investors for anywhere between $100K to $2M in funding. Is this where a founder's dreams will come true?
Come to watch, learn, and become inspired to change the world.
Massachusetts Marketing Summit
Date: November 10th from 8:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Location: The Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA; click here for more information and registration
Price: $100 - $450
The Massachusetts Marketing Summit offers expert panels, solution providers and their tools for marketing – all in an idea sharing and community based setting. Additionally, there are 4+ hours of networking opportunities.
Understanding Angel & Venture Term Sheets: A Play in 2 Acts
Date: November 16th from 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: online; click here for more information and registration
Price: $20 (for non-TCN Members)
Come to Understanding Angel & Venture Term Sheets: A Play In 2 Acts where you will experience an in-depth discussion hosted by some of Boston’s most experienced attorneys. Through re-enactment of negotiations, you’ll understand how entrepreneurs and investors understand this process from their own perspectives.
Barracuda Bowl
Date: November 16th from 4:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Location: online; click here for more information and registration
Price: Free
A "Shark Tank"-style pitch event! An impressive lineup of innovative medtech entrepreneurs will face tough questions from a panel of investors regarding their technologies, current stage of development, and financial projections. This event is a great opportunity to connect with healthcare entrepreneurs and industry-leading investors from the Boston area.
Coffee Networking
Date: November 18th from 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Location: District Hall, Boston, MA; click here for more information and registration
Price: Free
An in-person networking event for the Boston entrepreneurship community. All are welcomed - mentors, innovators, entrepreneurs, small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Financial Planning and Modeling for Startups
Date: November 18th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Location: online and in-person at UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, Lowell, MA; click here for more information and registration
Price: Free
Without strong financial planning, you can’t put your startup in the best position to succeed. But in a dynamic startup, a static budget will leave founders guessing. A comprehensive and adaptable financial model lays the groundwork for you to reach your business goals through accurate forecasting, in-depth scenario planning and proper expense management. Learn how to navigate the complexity of back-office finances so you can best invest in your business.
This hybrid workshop is free and open to all. Register for an in-person spot (space is limited) or virtual option (Zoom link provided).
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