November 2025’s Top Startup Events in Boston
- Nicholas Ewing
- 4 days ago
- 7 min read
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 evening for Seed and Series A founders to share what’s working (and what’s not), swap stories, and connect over great food. Presented in partnership with Path Forward and Nelson Mullins
Lifting as We Climb: Building Community and Capital for Underrepresented Founders (Nov 6) – A powerful panel conversation exploring how founders and investors are creating real change by supporting one another, sharing resources, and building networks that last
FounderConnect: Startup Resources & Networking Expo (Nov 18) – Back by popular demand, this high-energy event connects founders directly with experts and service providers across legal, marketing, tech, and funding to help startups scale
Hands-On Workshop: Building a Voice-Enabled AI Agent That Actually Understands You (Nov 19) – In collaboration with OrangeLoops, this interactive session shows you how to build an AI voice agent powered by Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and walk away with a working prototype
These events join a stacked lineup of November happenings - from TiE Tuesdays and Greentown Labs’ Climatetech Summit to the NEVYs Nominee Reveal and the Northern New England MedTech Conference - making it the perfect month to learn, connect, and grow within Boston’s thriving startup ecosystem.
November’s Top Startup Events
TiE Tuesday: November
Date: Tuesday, November 4 at 5:30pm
Organizer: TiE Boston
Location: Burlington, MA; register here
TiE Boston is bringing back TiE Tuesdays, an in-person event series designed to spark ideas, foster connections, and ignite creativity. Held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Academy of Creative Arts in Burlington, MA, the series brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives for engaging discussions, interactive experiences, and networking. Seating is limited, so attendees are encouraged to register early to secure a spot.
Professional Women's Meeting: Negotiation Techniques
Date: Wednesday, November 5 from 9:00am - 11:00am
Organizer: MassTLC
Location: 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts; Register Here
Find your full leadership potential at this meeting designed for women in tech and leadership roles. Negotiation is a critical tool for advancing your business objectives, championing your team, and advocating for yourself in every professional setting. Attendees can expect to learn practical negotiation tactics, role play real-world scenarios, overcoming barriers to advocacy, and the tools to elevate your team.
Power Hour: Navigating the Life Sciences Life Cycle
Date: Wednesday, November 5 from 8:00am - 9:30am
Organizer: MetroWest Life Sciences Network
Location: Marlborough, MA; register here
The MWLSN Power Hour is a unique opportunity for professionals in the life sciences sector to connect, learn, and collaborate. This fast-paced morning event takes participants through the full life cycle of a life sciences venture, from idea to commercialization, guided by industry leaders and innovators. Structured as interactive roundtable “table topics,” attendees will rotate among stations to explore key challenges, share insights, and exchange best practices.
FORGE Fall Startup Showcase
Date: Wednesday, November 5 from 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Organizer: FORGE
Location: Waltham, MA; register here
The FORGE Fall Showcase is an exciting evening of networking and live demonstrations featuring prototypes from cutting-edge hardtech startups. Hosted at the Dassault 3Ds Facility in Waltham, MA (175 Wyman St), this event brings together emerging hardtech companies, manufacturers, investors, and ecosystem partners to celebrate innovation and collaboration. Attendees will experience firsthand the impact of FORGE’s Manufacturing Initiative and the startups driving it forward.
B2B Tech Founders’ Dinner
Date: Wednesday, November 5 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organizer: Startup Boston
Location: Boston, MA; register here
Building a B2B software startup is exhilarating, but it often comes with its fair share of challenges. This exclusive dinner brings together founders who’ve raised their Seed or Series A rounds to share experiences, exchange insights, and connect with peers navigating similar scaling hurdles. Far from a panel or pitch, it’s an intimate, candid evening focused on real conversations about fundraising, customer growth, team building, and more. A special thank you to Path Forward and Nelson Mullins for partnering to make this founder-focused gathering possible.
Babson’s College Rocket Pitch
Date: Thursday, November 6 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Organizer: Babson College
Location: 231 Forest Street, Babson Park, MA; Register Here
Rocket Pitch is an annual event where student and alumni entrepreneurs from Babson, Olin, and Wellesley colleges pitch their business ideas to an audience of Babson community members, entrepreneurs, investors, and startup enthusiasts.
Climatetech Summit Boston 2025
Date: Thursday, November 6 (all day)
Organizer: Greentown Labs
Location: Somerville, MA; register here
The Greentown Labs Climatetech Summit is the flagship annual gathering uniting climate and energy entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and policymakers committed to driving the global energy transition. As the world faces unprecedented energy demand, rising emissions, and urgent calls for resilience, this summit explores bold innovation at the intersection of energy generation, decarbonization, and collaboration.
Taking place Nov. 4 in Houston and Nov. 6 in Boston, the event features hands-on exploration of solutions from 200+ startups, thought-provoking keynotes, and rich networking opportunities. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with actionable insights to accelerate the deployment and scaling of technologies shaping a clean, sustainable energy future.
Lifting as We Climb: Building Community and Capital for Underrepresented Founders
Date: Thursday, November 6 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organizer: Startup Boston
Location: Boston, MA; register here
Being an underrepresented founder in the startup world comes with a unique mix of challenges - and strengths. This conversation dives into how founders and investors are creating real change by supporting one another, sharing resources, and building networks that last.
Cross-University Small Business Mini-Hackathon!
Date: Friday, November 7 from 11:30am - 6:00pm
Organizer: Derby Entrepreneurship Center @ Tufts University
Location: Medford, MA; register here
Curious about what it takes to launch a small business but not sure where to start? The Small Business Mini-Hackathon is the perfect way to dive in. In this hands-on event, you’ll form teams, brainstorm a business idea, and turn it into a pitch - all in just a few hours. Guided by entrepreneurial coaches, you’ll learn how to use AI tools to accelerate your process, then present your three-minute pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes from Jumbo-cofounded small businesses.
Greater Boston Book Discussion | November 2025
Date: Monday, November 10 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organizer: Women and Climate
Location: Boston, MA; register here
Join us for the Greater Boston Book Discussion - November 2025 Edition, featuring local author and Wellesley Professor James Morton Turner as we dive into his award-winning book, Charged: A History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future. To connect the conversation to today’s innovations, host Alexa Jackson will also share insights from The Battery Show North America. In addition to the discussion, there will be time to connect and reconnect with other womxn passionate about climate action.
Northern New England MedTech Conference
Date: Wednesday, November 12 - Friday, November 14
Organizer: Medtech Collaborative
Location: Portland, ME; register here
The 2025 Northern New England MedTech Conference spotlights the innovation emerging from the Roux Institute and across Northern New England, bringing together bold thinkers, breakthrough ideas, and trusted industry voices. Attendees have the chance to learn big ideas from innovators, gain partnerships with ecosystem partners, and participate in hands-on sessions. Founders have a chance to showcase their health innovation in front of investors, partners, and press, and walk away with valuable feedback, visibility, and momentum.
Boston AI Music Meetup @ Berklee
Date: Wednesday, November 12 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organizer: Boston AI Music Meetup
Location: Boston, MA; register here
Join us for an evening at Berklee’s downtown Boston campus featuring an engaging talk and networking session with the AI music community. The featured talk (details coming soon) will dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and music innovation. Afterward, stay for networking and pizza, an ideal opportunity to connect with fellow creators, technologists, and enthusiasts shaping the future of AI in music. Space is limited, so please RSVP, and if your plans change, update your reservation so others can join.
NEVYs 2025 Nominee Reveal Party
Date: Thursday, November 13 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organizer: NEVCA
Location: Somerville, MA; register here
Before the spotlight shines at the 13th Annual NEVY Awards: NEVYs the 13th, the anticipation begins. This invite-only evening offers an exclusive first look at the 70+ founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders nominated for this year’s honors. Over cocktails and conversation, NEVYs Sponsors, NEVCA Board Members, Annual Supporters, and C-suite leaders from each nominated company will gather to celebrate and connect ahead of the main event. Because in the world of startups and venture, the real excitement starts long before the credits roll.
FounderConnect: Startup Resources & Networking Expo
Date: Tuesday, November 18 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Organizer: Startup Boston
Location: Cambridge, MA; register here
Whether you're just getting started on your entrepreneurial journey or ready to take your startup to the next level, this is your chance to connect face-to-face with experts, service providers, and resources that can fuel your growth. This time around, we’re doubling down to bring you an even more dynamic lineup of legal advisors, marketing pros, tech experts, funding strategists, and more from across Greater Boston’s startup ecosystem.
Hands-On Workshop: Building a Voice-Enabled AI Agent That Actually Understands You
Date: Wednesday, November 19 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Organizer: Startup Boston
Location: Boston, MA; register here
In this interactive workshop, attendees will explore how to build a voice-enabled AI agent that doesn’t just talk - it understands. You’ll learn how to combine the magic of natural conversation with the power of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), so your AI can access real company data, interpret it accurately, and respond with context and confidence.
2025 Evening of Innovation & Awards Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, November 19 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Organizer: Mass Innovation Network
Location: Burlington, MA; register here
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Eddies Celebration Dinner, where we’ll honor excellence, innovation, and impact across the industry. This prestigious event brings together leaders, visionaries, and supporters for a night of celebration, connection, and inspiration. Enjoy an elegant dinner, meaningful networking, and the highly anticipated announcement of the six $10,000 award winners. Come celebrate the remarkable achievements of our community and toast to the bright future ahead!
Boston Founder/Funder Meetup: Pool Hall edition @ Flat Top Johnny's
Date: Thursday, November 20 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Organizer: Nathan Therrien and Jonny Boyarsky
Location: Cambridge, MA; register here
Are you a startup founder searching for Pre-Seed or Seed funding or an investor looking to expand your deal flow? Join us for the Boston Founder/Funder Meetup at Flat Top Johnny’s on Thursday, November 20th, for a relaxed evening of connection, conversation, and community. This casual after-work gathering brings together founders, angel investors, and early-stage VCs over pool and drinks. Because when the right people meet in the right room, that’s when the magic happens.
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