Massachusetts Innovation Network

Huge shoutout to our incredible mentors for their invaluable contributions in?guiding the teams for the last 5 months, connecting them to valuable resources,?and preparing them for last week's #2024Eddies Showcase! Your dedication and the time you volunteer to this program make a significant difference. Thank you for your unwavering support in fostering the progress of new founders. We truly value your commitment! Thank you to our amazing mentors: Eric Achtmann, Joel Bresler, Piali De, PhD, Lisa Dufresne, Barbara Finer, Joseph Gifford, NPDP, Donald Golini, Electra Govoni, Dave Hall, Sanjeev Kalyanaraman, Sophia Kambanis, Alec P. Karys, Eliot Klein, Petros Kotidis, Val Livada, Giorgio Mariano, PJ McInnis, Dr. Gopinath Nageshwaran MD, MBA, Lawrence "Larry" Nannis, Mikael Petrosyan, Jack E Rossin, Steven Saunders, Kevin Schmid, Barbara Shea, Ameeta Soni, & Judith Underwood.

Shoutout to Our Wonderful Sponsor! We couldn’t make this program possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors. A heartfelt thank you to Katie Hemphill and Northeastern University Center for Research Innovation (CRI) for your dedication to empowering early-stage companies. Thank you for your support!

Keynote Speaker Highlight! Join us on November 20th to hear John L Brooks III share his insights on healthcare #innovation! As the Managing Director of Healthcare Capital LLC, John advises early-stage life sciences companies on groundbreaking solutions, particularly in obesity and #diabetes. He is the former President and CEO of the Joslin Diabetes Center and has co-founded seven life sciences companies, including Insulet Corporation—the 2006 NE Innovation Award winner, a leader in insulin delivery technology. John was also a co-founder of Prism Venture Partners, a $1.25 billion venture capital firm, and has held senior roles at Pfizer and Arthur Andersen & Co. Register now to secure your spot:?https://lnkd.in/eCB24BQD

Last night’s #Eddies Showcase left us on cloud nine! With incredible teams, inspiring presentations, and an electrifying atmosphere at Nutter's waterfront venue, it was an unforgettable evening. Huge thanks to the talented Evelyn Dow for capturing these moments! Shoutout to our incredible team members and founders: Cynthia Orofo BSN, RN, Tom Devlin, Mathew Barnett, Lina M. González ??, T. Orion W., Joe Hastry, MSA CPA, Robert Fletcher, Luiz Miguel Camargo, Carl LeBel, Joanna Shu, Shail Mehta, Roya Khosravi-Far, Ph.D., PLD, Nita Akoh, Janet Lee, Jyotsna Mehta, Oljora Rezhdo, Georgina Miles, Mary Beth Cicero, William Messner, Penelope Finnie, Leandro Veltri, CFA, Sean (Shunsuke) Matsuoka, Azka Siddiq, Rohit Kulkarni, Nicole Matimu, Rebecca Carrier, Rich DeVito

Shoutout to Our Incredible Sponsor! We couldn’t make this program possible without the generous support of our sponsors. A heartfelt thank you to Robert Leonard and BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting for your enduring commitment to empowering early-stage companies. We truly appreciate your support!

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) is celebrating Cybersecurity Month with a "Cybersecurity Awareness" webinar on Thursday, October 12, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This informative session will feature John Danahey, Managing Partner of Digital Tech Partners, Inc., who will provide valuable insights on protecting businesses from the growing threat of cyber attacks. Participants will learn effective strategies to enhance their resilience and security. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your cybersecurity knowledge and safeguard your business. Register now at https://lnkd.in/eRPa7reA.

Special Event Alert! The 2024 Innovation Celebration and Awards Nights is coming up on November 20th. We will be celebrating ground-breaking technology, founders and startup teams, Salute the 2024 Finalists and Announce the Winners of each Innovation Track. We are super excited to welcome back John L Brooks III, Founder of Insulet Corporation, and Ex-CEO of Joslin Diabetes Center who won the 2006 NE Innovation Award, as our Keynote Speaker for the evening. Join us for a festive event, tons of networking, and delectable dinner and wine! Space is limited; reserve your spot today!https://lnkd.in/eCB24BQD!

Last chance to register for our "Know Your Corporate Venture Capital" webinar! Join us virtually this Friday, October 4th at 12:00 PM to hear from Corporate VCs Dr. Robert Ashcraft of Samsung Ventures and Adam Jackson of Bosch Ventures. They will share insights on how they work with startups and what they look for in potential partners. Gain valuable knowledge about the world of corporate venture capital. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eeRFXwV7

Shoutout to Our Amazing Sponsor! This program would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. A sincere thank you to?Steven Saunders?and?Nutter?for your unwavering commitment to empowering early-stage companies. Thank you for your support!

Join us in welcoming Kelly McInnis, daughter of our founder Robert J. Crowley, to the 2024 Eddies judging panel! We’re excited to have her as part of this fantastic program and our amazing volunteer team. Learn more about Kelly and our other judges at?www.massinnov.org/judging #Innovation #Eddies2024 #Startups