Connecticut Innovations

For many Indians, a psychological barrier existed in our aspirations for leadership roles in international organizations. These barriers were charmingly disrupted by the superb Ms. Indira Nooyi. Her success gave us confidence and taught us to dream big. In this light, it was an absolute honour and privilege to interact with Ms. Nooyi at the Venture Clash event hosted by Connecticut Innovations at IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP). The setting was ideal as the event sought to facilitate the expansion of five promising startups from India (including IITM’s own AgniKul Cosmos ) into the US. Over the course of an engaging evening that saw the companies present their pitches and a networking session to interact with some of the brightest minds in the VC and startup space, I realized that the Indian startup space has truly arrived at the world stage!

It was a privilege to attend Connecticut Innovations talent fair, where I had the opportunity to connect with Connecticut’s emerging companies, learn about their groundbreaking innovations, and discuss exciting career opportunities. The event at District New Haven was buzzing with energy, bringing together over 300 students, hiring companies, and ecosystem members passionate about Connecticut’s innovation landscape. It was inspiring to engage with more than 20 startups looking to hire top talent and participate in valuable career development activities throughout the day. Highlights included: ?? Networking with disruptive companies ?? The insightful Road to Growth panel with industry leaders ?? Workshops on First Impressions and Venture Capital 101 ?? Professional headshots by @MimiZhou from @ZmimiPhotography ?? Keynote by Laurie Santos on the science of happiness ?? Fun giveaways and local vendor support A big thank you to everyone involved in making this event a success, and I look forward to continuing to build connections and contribute to Connecticut’s thriving innovation ecosystem! ?? #CITalentFair #Networking #Innovation #CareerOpportunities #Connecticut

I had a fantastic time setting up a professional headshot studio at the Connecticut Innovations Talent Fair. It was a pleasure connecting with talented students and industry leaders while creating polished standout headshot images. Looking forward to the next one! #CITalentFair

Earlier this week, CI portfolio company Quantum Circuits, Inc. announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to combine the benefits of error awareness and CUDA-Q programming. ?? Through this partnership, QCI will strengthen its technology and broaden the audience that can access its leading systems and simulators. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/giNiJqx6 Ray Smets

Congratulations are in order for CI portfolio company P2 Science, Inc. for being named to Fast Company's list of most innovative companies in the world, ranking #2 in the manufacturing sector. ?? "Recognition by?Fast Company?as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies is an incredible honor. We know what we are doing at P2 Science is special; we hear it from our customers and partners around the world on a regular basis," said P2 CEO Oihana Elizalde. "The opportunity to share P2's mission, to reinvent the material economy using green chemistry, on this platform is incredible." ??

Two CI portfolio companies were recently named to Fast Company's list of most innovative companies the world. ?? Huge congrats to Budderfly for securing an impressive spot #25 and Athletic Brewing Co. for coming in at #32. We are so proud to support such disruptive and innovative companies making a difference in Connecticut and beyond. ??Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eFw3ntCN

ATTENTION! ?? Registration for the 2025 Yale Innovation Summit is officially open. Don't hesitate to secure your tickets for the region’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, industry professionals and other ecosystem leaders. ?? The two-day conference will take place from May 28–29 in New Haven. Register and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gM7BBkRc #YaleInnovation25 Yale Ventures

?? THANK YOU Bo Bradstreet and Connecticut Innovations for selecting FlyteHealth as a featured #portfolio #company at your inaugural #talentfair. I was honored to be on the panel with the inspirational Reid Waldman (Veradermics) and Laxmi Wordham (Bright Feeds). ?? TAKEAWAY: #Connecticut is an incredible place to grow a company thanks to Connecticut's #innovation #ecosystem, which includes support from Connecticut Innovations, Governor Ned Lamont, the Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller, and many other individuals and groups. Lauren Carmody Emma Twohill Matthew McCooe Alison J. Malloy Matt Storeygard Nicole Turgeon Sloan Saunders PHOTO CREDIT: Mimi Zhou https://lnkd.in/eJddQ7NQ

Check it out! Drew D'Alelio recently shared the story of our ClimateTech Fund at last week’s ClimateHaven event. ?? He spoke about what it takes to be a successful climate investor and how in addition to capital, CI provides mentorship, hands on strategic support, industry connections, and commercialization support to help our startups succeed.

A huge thank you to Connecticut Innovations and Bo Bradstreet for hosting and moderating a fantastic event that brought together students with Connecticut’s leading innovators. It was an honor to speak alongside Katherine Saunders, MD, Co-founder of FlyteHealth, and Reid Waldman, CEO of Veradermics. Now more than ever, it is important to understand the opportunities within Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem, particularly within the world of start-ups. To all the students who joined, your curiosity, ambition, and talent are what fuel our future! If we didn’t get a chance to connect, let’s keep the conversation going.? ? #TalentFair #ConnecticutInnovations #BrightFeeds #StartupLife #Networking #CareerGrowth #Sustainability #Networking #FoodWasteReduction #GreenTech #Innovation #GreenAgriculture #InnovationInAgriculture?