Venture Café Cambridge

The Virtual Venturer Roundtable Series Happening Tomorrow! ? Crafting the Narrative – Pitch Decks that Resonate? ?? Wednesday, 10/2, from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM!?? Venture Café Global Institute is pleased to present this important series, helping you move your startup forward along with the vibrant Venture Café community around the world! Are you?actively pitching or practicing your perfect pitch? Learn from each other as well as the perspective of a serial entrepreneur and Venture Café Globals Senior Advisor, Suman Lal. We hope you can?pre-register?and join us on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 from 12:30-1:30PM. Topics include: ?? Elements of a good pitch deck ??Considerations around order of items, breadth and depth of topics? ??The importance of storytelling and practicing the pitch ??Word doc vs Slide deck vs an Excel ??What comes immediately after making a presentation Please note that this is part of a series of roundtable interactive sessions that are exclusively for?Venturer Supporters.?By becoming a Venturer Supporter you’ll help sustain our mission, keep Thursday Gatherings free, and gain access to special programs and perks! Venturers can sign-up here: https://lnkd.in/ezCTHupv To learn more about the Venturer Supporter Program, click here: https://lnkd.in/eEmc4-kZ Venture Café Providence

We're thrilled to be hosting another incredible Thursday Gathering this week! Are you concerned about the security of your data as your business grows? ???? 5pm - 6pm in Santo Domingo | Sponsored by Tech Superpowers, join us for "Cultivating a Culture of Digital Security" featuring a panel that includes Elena LoBianco, Beth Porter, Dilyana Ocetova, and Adam Fisk. Check out this session about how to prepare and learn vital takeaways about how you consider security now and in the future! ?? 5pm - 6pm in Havana | How Not to Fail: Values-Based Design featuring Jeff Berman and Gregor Mittersinker. ?? 6pm - 7pm in Havana | We have our Pitch2Tokyo Competition! ?? 6pm - 7pm in Santo Domingo | 2024 MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35 featuring Amy Nordrum, Ang Cui, Claudia Cea, and Rhie Lim. See you there! ??

ANNOUNCEMENT! 1st Deadline is on Monday, 10/14/24! We're thrilled to bring you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring your startup to Japan in February 2025, courtesy of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Venture Café Global Institute and Venture Café Cambridge! This October and November, Venture Café Cambridge will join over 15 cities worldwide in hosting two regional rounds of Pitch2Tokyo. We’re searching for one standout innovator to represent our community at the Venture Café Global Gathering 2025 in Tokyo, competing with startups from around the globe! Mark your calendars to pitch on either Oct. 17th or Nov. 14th, 2024! ?????? ??????????????: We're looking for startups with a clean and polished 5-minute pitch (slides are optional). Startups can only be selected to pitch once. The/A Startup Founder must be able to attend the Global Gathering in Tokyo, Japan on February 27, 2025. ???? ?????????? ?? ???????????????? ???? ??????????? ??????! ??? DON'T WAIT! Apply by THIS Monday, October 14th by 12:00pm (noon) EST to apply to pitch at the October 17th pitch competition. ??? Monday, November 11th by 12:00pm (noon) EST to apply to pitch at the November 14th pitch competition. ???? ?????????? ????????, ?????????? ????????: https://lnkd.in/eXxfrG5q ???? ?????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????? ?????????? ??????????????????????, ?????????? ????????: https://lnkd.in/efUZCcCT We look forward to reading your application! ?? Let us know if you have any questions. ??

???? Join us for “Chile Innovation Night 2024 on Thursday 10/10! ???? ?? On Thursday, October 10th, Venture Café Cambridge is thrilled to partner with ChileMass to bring you world class programming highlighting the vibrant startup ecosystem in Chile and bringing it to you, right here in the heart of Kendall Square! ?? Learn how your business can tap into Latin America’s burgeoning innovation scene, participate in a dynamic panel discussion about the energy transition, and get to know the latest projects being developed in Chile. Discover 13 remarkable Chilean startups and savor the delightful tastes of Chilean wine and empanadas—all while enjoying the best live music! ? 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Venture Café | Connection Collider with ChileMass! Get a taste of what makes Chile the #1 Latin American country for Innovation according to the Global Innovation Index 2022! **Don’t miss a thing! In the case of overflow, there will be a livestream of the Havana Room in the Santo Domingo Room all night!** ? 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Havana Room | Panel: Powering Transformation: Strategic Innovation with Global Startups. Featuring Francisco Larrondo and José Miguel Benavente Gain valuable insights from José Miguel Benavente, CEO of CORFO, the Government of Chile’s Economic Development Agency, and Francisco Larrondo from WIND Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of COPEC, a leading energy, mobility, and retail corporation in Latin America. Learn about Chile’s pivotal role in shaping a cleaner and more resilient energy landscape! ? 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Havana Room | Igniting Chile’s Innovation - Project Announcements with David Luft, Francisca Contreras Vera, and Michael Brooks. Hear from a dynamic panel showcasing amazing projects - → Plug&Play as they introduce their upcoming initiatives aimed at driving innovation in Sustainable Mining and Hydrogen development.? → Learn about the ambitious Startup Campus project, led by Fundación Chile, located in the heart of Santiago.? → Get an exclusive preview of the ScaleUp LatAm investment fund, launching soon in collaboration with CORFO | Chilean Economic Development Agency, designed to support high-growth ventures in the region. ? 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM | Havana Room | Chilean Startup Pitches Watch 13 startups present their groundbreaking technologies: Búho, ByBug, Candel Therapeutics, comiuniti, Foresta.IO, Miss Berni, Nabu Health, Relier, SOQUIMAT SPA, SubCargo, Environ SpA, MedETechni and ArgumentApp. This session is not to be missed! ?? Plus a Special Treat! 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM | Venture Café | Live Chilean Music with Nicolas Emden! See you there. ??

This Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 - you're invited to "Clarifying Success: Pitch Perfection, Team Optimization, and Healthcare." Pre-register today! ?? For Growth-stage Founders, say "Hi" to CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center)'s Massachusetts Social Impact Cohort Team at the Connection Collider to learn more about their upcoming accelerator cohort applications! ?????????????? ???? ?????????????? ???????? ?????????????? ??????????? ????????'?? ???????? ??????????: ?? 5 PM - 6PM in the Havana Room ?? "Did I Cover Everything?" Components for a Successful Three-Minute Pitch Learn the elements of the perfect three-minute pitch with your slides with expert Louis Berlin, author and CEO of Synergix Consulting and Coaching. Put your Startup's name on the white board to nominate yourself to be coached by Louis in front of your peers. ?? 6 PM - 7PM in the Havana Room ??Pitch Practice: Three Minute Pitches (Slides Optional) Use the skills you learned in the earlier session and join us for a Venture Café Pitch Practice with three-minute pitches (slides optional) in front of our supportive community! ***We're now using online signups (the list will be posted on our website)*** ???? ?????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???????????????? ?????? ???????????????????????? ????????????????? ?? 5 PM - 6 PM in the Santo Domingo Room ?? The Future of Healthcare: Preventative Medicine with Emerging Technologies Join Rory Popert, Co-Founder of Unison, to envision the standard of preventative medicine, examine technology gaps, explore multi-modal data, AI, cell and gene therapies, and more! ?????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ????????????? ?? 6 PM - 7PM in the Santo Domingo Room ?? Ideation Trap: Optimizing Your Team For Scale After Raising A Round Join TINS: Technology Innovation Studio and a line of impressive panelists including Alina Ritter, CBPAAndrew Gauthier, Matt Whitehead, and Robert Hughes III to explore key legal, financial, and strategic considerations to help you navigate the post-funding landscape. Join us for another fun and insightful evening at Venture Café Cambridge! See you there. ??

?? ???????? ????????????????, ??/????! Join us for ?????????????? ?????????? ?????????? and discover the best of Korean Healthcare! ?? Pre-register today: https://lnkd.in/eRftVW7e Presented by KHIDI USA and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, this Thursday Gathering will spotlight leading healthcare innovations and connect with you with professional in the international healthcare space - whether it is in healthcare, biopharma, medical devices, investment, or beyond! ?? 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM in Venture Café ? Join a not-to-be-missed Introduction of Korean Health-Related Organizations, featuring the New England Korean Society of?Medicine (NEKSOM), Korean American Society in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals (KASBP), New England Bioscience Society (NEBS), and Korean American Bio Industry Council (KABIC). ?? 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Santo Domingo Room ? After the introductions in Venture Café, head to the K-Healthcare Company Showcase and meet major players in the medical arena! Featuring: ? Medipixel ? Portrai Inc. ? Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd ? Target Health | Full-Service CRO ? MoDoc AI ? PROTEINA ? Huons Co., Ltd. ? CorestemChemon Inc. ? Yuhan USA ? CJ CheilJedang ? LOTTE BIOLOGICS The sessions in the Havana Room will be behind closed doors, including a Private Conference with Korean-American Medical Doctors, but there's still ???? ???????? to explore and learn at Medical Korea Night. Pre-register now to secure your spot and experience the future of healthcare! Click here: https://lnkd.in/eRftVW7e Come experience the future of healthcare, enjoy special treats(!), and become a part of the international collaboration happening right here in Cambridge! ??

?? This Wednesday, 9/18, from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM!?? ? The Virtual Venturer Supporter Roundtable Series is BACK! ? Are you?"Investment Ready"? If you’re preparing to reach out to investors, this roundtable is for you--in this virtual session, you’ll have the chance to engage with other entrepreneurs and experts on best practices and considerations! We hope you can?pre-register?and join us on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 from 12:30-1:30PM. Learn from your fellow Venturers and Venture Café Global Institute's Senior Advisor, Suman Lal. Please note that this is part of a series of roundtable interactive sessions that are exclusively for?Venturer Supporters.?By becoming a Venturer Supporter you’ll help sustain our mission, keep Thursday Gatherings free, and gain access to special programs and perks! Learn more and sign-up here: https://lnkd.in/edxwAGcH # Venture Café Providence

This Thursday, 9/19, join us for "It's Your Time! Building Connections, Diverse Teams, and Future-Ready Strategy Sessions! Our Thursday kicks off at 4pm! ?? From 4-4:45pm | Join the Boston Django Meetup Group! Join this community of developers aroundDjango, a high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. ?? All evening | Find top talent with Northeastern University College of Engineering Co-op featuring Debbie Steiner Hayes. Learn how multidisciplinary engineers from their program can help you and your business! ?? All evening | Pick up an Office Hours slot with Nathaniel Rippin, a seasoned Consultant to talk about challenges in organizational change and scaling. Limited spots available - pre-register link is below. ?? From 4:45pm - 5:45pm | Join Sbur's On-Demand Advisory Board featuring p!ng! If you have experience in AI and the Foodtech space, join on this conversation to help this startup move forward! Limited to 15 participants. ?? From 5:00pm - 6:00pm | We're welcoming Mass Technology Leadership Council's Tech Runs Boston: The Power of Mentorship featuring Igor Bratslaver and Mateo Chaney-Martínez. You won't want to miss this! ?? From 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Join Stephanie Kord Miller to hear "5 Habits to Ignite Explosive Business Growth in Any Economy!" She'll share exercises that are tailored to support your 2025 budget planning, ensuring your goals, priorities, and resource needs are fully aligned. ?? From 6:00pm-7:00pm | Join The Loop Lab and Per Scholas to learn how you can be a revolutionary fixture in the future of hiring in the tech industry. Learn approaches to diversify the tech talent pipeline to make it more inclusive IT, cybersecurity, AV tech, and more! Featuring Abraham Lopez, Heather Kay "H. Kay" Howard, Ladi Olaoye, and more! You do not want to miss this! See you there. ??

?? Exciting things are happening at Venture Café! ?? On September 26th, join us for Medical Korea Night, where we spotlight Korea's leading healthcare innovations and connect you with international professionals across healthcare, biopharma, medical devices, investment, and more! ?? Explore cutting-edge technologies from premier Korean healthcare companies. ?? Network with top industry innovators and organizations shaping the future of global health, including New England Korean Society of Medicine (NEKSOM), Korean American Society in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals (KASBP), New England Bioscience Society (NEBS), and Korean American Bio Industry Council (KABIC). ?? Don't miss? warm greetings from KHIDI USA and Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston the chance to create your next serendipitous connection in our Connection Collider! With some sessions behind closed doors, including a Private Conference with Korean-American Medical Doctors, there's still so much to explore and learn at Medical Korea Night. Pre-register now to secure your spot and experience the future of healthcare! Click here: https://lnkd.in/eRftVW7e Come experience the future of healthcare! #MedicalKoreaNight #HealthcareInnovation #GlobalHealth #Networking #VentureCafé #KoreaInnovation #Biopharma #MedTech

?? Ready to ignite explosive business growth in any economy? ?? On September 19th, join Stephanie Kord Miller CEO of Empower Your Results, for an interactive, hands-on session designed to prepare your startup for success in 2025. ?? Stephanie will share her proven systems, tools, and decades of operational expertise to help you unlock practical strategies that drive measurable growth. In her session, "5 Habits to Ignite Explosive Business Growth," you’ll learn how to: ?? Clarify your goals using the Vision/Traction Organizer (VTO) ?? Conduct a game-changing SWOT analysis ?? Streamline your organization’s design for efficiency ?? Align your 2025 budget planning for maximum results ?? Gain insights from real-world case studies Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level. Register now and start building your path to success! ?? Bonus: Join the follow-up free webinar, 3 Habits to Keep Your Customers Coming Back, for deeper insights and toolkits to fuel your momentum. ??? Date: September 19th, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ??Location: Venture Café Cambridge's Thursday Gathering Let’s accelerate your growth together! ??? #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #2025Strategy #Leadership #SWOTAnalysis #StartupSuccess #VentureCafe Empower Your Results is a proud sponsor of Venture Café Global Institute.