| Join MassVentures and a host of influential decision makers for a multi-dimensional program to help entrepreneurs navigate the opportunities and resources available in the Worcester region to scale a tech business.We’ll also be hosting a “Pitch it to Win it” program where 10 of the Worcester region’s top entrepreneurs will pitch for a chance at $5000 in prize money! Event is Thursday, October 23 – 10 am – 3:30 pm at WPI’s Career Center.
What you’ll come away with:
- an overview of the Worcester region tech ecosystem and the ups and downs of scaling a business there
- A full understanding of the resources available to help grow a business in the region
- Tips for perfecting the pitch
- Networking with legislators
- If participating in the pitch, a chance at $5000 in prize money!
Our speakers, panelists and judges:
- Greg Bialecki, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, State of MA
- Jerry Bird, President, MassVentures
- Jim Giza, EIR, WPI
- John Harthorne, Founder and CEO, MassChallenge
- Jennifer Jordan, MassVentures
- Jim Kenney, Vice President, Mass Development
- Ryan Leary, Co-founder, RunningStart
- Laurie Leshin, President, WPI
- Art Martin, Sr. Business Advisor, Clark University
- Pamela Norton, VP for Industry Relations & Programs, Mass Life Science Center
- Jim McGovern, U.S. Representative, 2nd District of MA
- Nick Pappas, Vice President, MassVentures
- Tripp Peake, General Partner, Long River Ventures
- Mark Rice, Vice Provost for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, WPI
- Joel Schwartz, Sr. VP and GM, Global New Business Development, EMC Corporation
You don’t want to miss out! Please register today! |
