Boston Founders Forum

As part of our ongoing efforts to celebrate and share the incredible work being done by members of the Boston Founders Forum, we are launching a Community Business Spotlight series on LinkedIn. We’d love to feature our members' businesses in the upcoming spotlight series! This is a great opportunity to showcase your story, share your key achievements, and highlight the impact the BFF community has had on you. If you’re interested, please let us know! For those who are, we’d like to schedule a quick chat before our next event on November 18th at 6:00 PM. If you are unable to attend or arrive early, we can work out another acceptable time.? The plan is to have photos and/or video for the spotlights. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our next event!

Boston Founders Forum is excited to host Bart Fanelli, CEO of Skillibrium, for an in-depth fireside chat on November 20th. Bart brings over 25 years of experience in building and scaling high-performance sales teams, having driven growth at companies like Splunk and OutSystems. This session is a must for founders, sales leaders, and anyone looking to strengthen their growth strategies. Bart will dive into practical insights on building effective teams and driving consistent results. Event Details: ?? Date: Wednesday, November 20th ?? Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ?? Location: Venture Lane | 55 Court Street Floor 2, Boston, MA 02108 Tickets are $15, which includes three months of access to our BFF Circle digital community and complimentary entry to future BFF events during your membership. Don’t miss out - secure your spot today and get ready for an evening of valuable insights and networking! #BostonFoundersForum #FiresideChat #BartFanelli #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship

Get ready to level up your Go-To-Market strategy! In this upcoming session of the Go-To-Market & Sales Mastery Series, we’ll cover the essentials of building a high-impact demand generation engine to reach your target customers effectively. What You’ll Learn: ?? Leveraging your sales tech stack to scale outreach ?? Crafting automated, personalized messaging to boost engagement ?? Setting up high-volume email and LinkedIn outreach ?? Practical steps to build a strong demand generation foundation Webinar Details: ?? Date: November 14th, 2024 ?? Time: 12pm EST Don’t miss this chance to build a demand engine that keeps you top-of-mind with prospects. See you there! #GoToMarket #DemandGeneration #SalesMastery #StartupGrowth #WebinarSeries

?? Exciting Opportunity for Startups! ?? Our friends at the Babson Acceleration Club are hosting Boston Shark Night, inspired by the hit show Shark Tank! This is a fantastic chance to pitch your startup in front of a live audience of top VCs. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to showcase your innovation and make valuable connections! ? Reminder: The application deadline is today! Submit now if you’re ready to dive in. Shortlisted startups will be announced on November 6th. ?? Check comments for more details! #BostonStartups #PitchNight #BabsonAccelerationClub #BostonEvents #StartupOpportunity #VC #Innovation

??What drives startup success? Find out on October 24th! We’re excited to welcome John Harthorne, Founder of Two Lanterns Venture Capital and Founder and former CEO of MassChallenge! With over $8.5 billion raised and 180,000 jobs created under his leadership, John has seen what it takes for startups to not just survive - but thrive. This is your chance to:? ? Hear firsthand from one of the leading voices in the startup world ? Connect with Boston’s most driven founders, investors, and innovators ? Get actionable insights you can apply to your own journey Details:? ?? Date: October 24th, 2024 ?? Location: Venture Lane | Startup Hub ? Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Fireside chat starts at 6:10 PM) Whether you're looking to scale your company, expand your network, or learn from the best, this event is for you. ??? Secure your spot now and don’t miss this powerful evening of insights and connections. #Startups #Entrepreneurship #BostonFoundersForum #Networking #JohnHarthorne #FounderInsights #BFFEvents

?? Join Christopher Harris for the Go To Market & Founder Selling Mastery Webinar Series! ?? We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Boston Founders Forum’s first-ever Go To Market & Founder Selling Mastery Webinar Series, led by Christopher Harris, visionary Sales & GTM leader and trusted advisor to startups and founders. This series is designed to help founders and entrepreneurs master the strategies they need to accelerate growth and scale effectively. Why Founder Selling Matters: As Christopher often says, “Whether you're selling your first product as a founder or building a sales team, you need to be the driving force behind your company’s success." Founder selling isn't just about being the first salesperson—it's about setting up your sales structure to thrive as your team grows. Drawing from his experience as a sales coach and mentor at Harvard Business School’s Entrepreneurial Sales (ES101) lecture, as well as accelerators and many startups, Christopher will share the techniques that help early-stage teams as well as those looking to scale their sales organization. Here’s what will be covered: ??How to build effective email campaigns & LinkedIn strategies ??Creating content that builds trust and drives results ??Leveraging partnerships and compelling events to scale ??Using AI and offshore resources to streamline your operations ??Founder selling techniques to help you lead early sales and position your startup for success This first webinar is free for everyone! It’s the perfect opportunity to learn from Christopher Harris and get a taste of what we’re building at Boston Founders Forum (BFF) - a community of founders and startup teams supporting one another as they grow. BFF members will get exclusive access to the entire series, plus valuable resources and deeper engagement opportunities. ?? First Webinar Date: October 15th, 12pm EST ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/d2aT-St8 This is just the beginning - future sessions will dive deeper into AI-driven sales, scaling strategies, and much more. Looking forward to having you join us! #Startups #GoToMarket #Sales #BusinessDevelopment #FounderSelling #Entrepreneurship #WebinarSeries #Founders #ChristopherHarris

Are you ready to learn what it takes to build a brand that truly resonates? Join us for an engaging evening with Marcus Wilson, Co-founder of NOBULL at Venture Lane | Startup Hub - Boston's leading hub for high-growth startups that fosters connections between entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts. Why Attend? ?? Invaluable Insights: Gain wisdom from Marcus, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years in branding and marketing, as he shares his inspiring journey and lessons learned. ??Connect with Innovators: Network with like-minded individuals and industry leaders in a vibrant atmosphere designed for collaboration and growth. Event Details: ?? Date: September 26, 2024 ?? Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ?? Location: Venture Lane, 55 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108 We’re introducing a ticket price to help us provide unique, tailored events in the future. This will allow us to improve our offerings and build valuable connections. Your ticket includes: ?? 3 month subscription to our digital community on Circle, a platform for founders and entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and support each other.? ?? Access to future events during this subscription period - both virtual and in-person ? You’ll receive an email with more details after registering for the event. All requests to join the digital community will be reviewed for approval. Don’t miss out - RSVP today and stay tuned for more details coming your way! #BostonFoundersForum #FiresideChat #NOBULL #StartupCommunity #VentureLane #Entrepreneurship

We’re celebrating our 1st anniversary at Boston Founders Forum, and we want YOU to be part of it! ?? Date: August 15th, 2024 ? Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ?? Location: WeWork, 501 Boylston St. Join us for an evening of networking, engaging conversations, and recognizing our incredible community. It’s been an amazing journey, and we couldn’t have done it without you! We’d love to hear your stories! Have you made valuable connections or achieved success since being part of BFF? Share your experiences with us by emailing [email protected]. We want to highlight your testimonials during our anniversary event. ?? Don’t miss out—register now and be part of the festivities! Let’s reflect on how far we’ve come and look ahead to even greater successes. Spread the word and bring your network along! #BostonFoundersForum #Networking #Entrepreneurship #AnniversaryCelebration #Community

Get ready for an inspiring evening at the July edition of the Boston Founders Forum! This month, we're thrilled to host a fireside chat with the visionary Reshma Shetty, co-founder of Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. Reshma's a trailblazer in synthetic biology, guiding Ginkgo Bioworks from a startup dream to a company with over 1,200 employees. Here's a taste of her incredible story: ?? Co-organized the first international synthetic biology conference (2004) ?? Named one of Forbes' "Eight People Inventing the Future" (2008) ?? Led Ginkgo Bioworks to become the first biotech company at Y Combinator (2014) #HistoryMade ?? Took Ginkgo Bioworks public on the NYSE (DNA) in 2021 #BossMove This is your chance to: ?? Hear Reshma's insights on building a groundbreaking biotech company. ?? Network with fellow founders and industry leaders. ?? Be a part of Boston's thriving startup scene. Event Details: ?? Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2024 ?? Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ?? Location: WeWork, 501 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116 ??? Seats are limited! RSVP now to secure your spot! #BostonFoundersForum #GinkgoBioworks #SyntheticBiology #Innovation

Mark your calendars! Our first-ever social gathering, the Boston Founders Forum: Elevate & Celebrate, takes place on Thursday, June 27th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the citizenM hotels by North Station. This relaxed evening is designed to: ??Ignite connections with fellow innovators, industry leaders, and potential collaborators. ?Spark conversations and share your latest ventures with a community that thrives on fresh ideas. ??Celebrate the collective spirit of innovation driving Boston forward. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to elevate your connections and celebrate the innovation that defines Boston! Limited tickets available, so RSVP today! #BostonFoundersForum #ElevateAndCelebrate #BostonEvents #NetworkingEvent