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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: HR Essentials for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at WorcLab for an interactive lunch and learn session focused on building the HR foundation your startup needs to grow and thrive. company policies\, this session is designed to help early-stage teams scale with confidence. \nOur speaker\, Jeff Bennett\, brings deep experience in human capital strategy through his work at Insperity\, a leading provider of HR solutions that help businesses run better\, grow faster\, and make a difference in the lives of their employees. With over three decades of experience supporting small and midsize businesses\, Insperity brings practical insights into how strategic HR infrastructure can drive performance\, culture\, and long-term sustainability. \nJeff will walk through core HR functions that startups often overlook—like compliance\, talent strategy\, and employee development—and explain how thoughtful planning in these areas can unlock growth\, mitigate risk\, and support a thriving workplace culture. \nIn partnership with Insperity.\nLunch will be provided. \n 
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/lunch-learn-hr-essentials-for-startups/
LOCATION:WorcLab\, 44 Portland Street 4th Floor\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:StartUp Week Worcester
DESCRIPTION:Startup Week Worcester is a multi-day event celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation in Central Massachusetts. Presented by M&T Bank and hosted by Auxilium Worcester and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce\, the event highlights Worcester’s past\, present\, and future as a hub for startups and business growth. Throughout the week\, attendees can explore Worcester’s key innovation hubs during the Innovation Crawl\, experience the WooTank Intercollegiate Pitch Competition\, and gain valuable insights from expert-led workshops and panels.
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/startup-week-worcester/
LOCATION:Multiple Locations
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WooTank
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Designing User-Centered Products
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at WorcLab for an interactive lunch and learn session focused on the essential principles of user-centered design. Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or just starting\, this event is perfect for anyone looking to ensure that their startup is on the right track from day one. \nOur speaker\, Robert Irwin\, is an accomplished industrial designer\, inventor\, and pioneer in sustainable product development. He’s the founder of the online learning platform\, Learn Industrial Design and is the owner and director of irwindesigned LLC. Robert has built a reputation for excellence in applying user-centered design principles to create category-bending\, novel products. His work spans collaborations with major brands such as Amazon\, Keurig\, and Hoover\, and his experience in user research\, CAD modeling\, and sustainability strategies offers valuable insights for early-stage companies. \nRobert will guide you through how user-centered design can help you better understand and meet your target audience’s needs\, ensuring that your product development efforts are aligned with market demand and set for long-term success. \nIn partnership with irwindesigned LLC. \nRegister here on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-designing-user-centered-products-tickets-1082324474639
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/lunch-learn-designing-user-centered-products/
LOCATION:WorcLab\, 44 Portland Street 4th Floor\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Critical Thinking in Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Enhance Your Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills. \nCome join us at WorcLab Incubator & Coworking space for an interactive session on critical thinking. Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or just starting out\, this event is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level. \nOur speaker\, David Morse\, has over 30 years of experience in management consulting in a broad array of industries. David has focused on instilling critical thinking approaches within organizations in Life Sciences\, Financial\, Automotive and Mining industries\, to name a few\, and is Principal at Revolution Management Consulting. \nDavid enjoys helping clients “learn how to fish” when it comes to solving problems\, making decisions\, managing projects and handling risk. He will be sharing insights into how critical thinking skills can help individuals as well as organizations improve communications and results. \n \n 
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/lunch-learn-critical-thinking-in-business/
LOCATION:WorcLab\, 44 Portland Street 4th Floor\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Spark Mentorship Program Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Join MBI and Venture Forum in congratulating our first ever cohort of Spark participants on their “graduation!” \n  \nJoin us on Tue May 21\, 2024 at 5:30 PM at MBI for a night of celebration and achievement. We will honor our mentors and mentees during a small “ceremony” and then end the festivities with some friendly networking. Come show your support and witness the innovation happening within MBI. See you there \n  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/spark-mentorship-program-graduation-tickets-897589954717
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/spark-mentorship-program-graduation/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI)\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:New Resources for Massachusetts Startups: Grants\, Intellectual Property\, and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Are you a startup founder or entrepreneur based in Massachusetts? If so\, you won’t want to miss an exciting event that promises to be a hotspot for networking\, learning\, and growth within the vibrant startup ecosystem of the state. The Massachusetts Founders Network\, The Venture Forum\, WPI Business Development Lab\, Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives\, and FedTech are teaming up to host a special evening in Worcester filled with insightful presentations\, valuable networking opportunities\, and in-depth discussions about what’s new and next for local entrepreneurs. \nDate & Time: Thursday \, May 16th\, Doors open at 5:30 PM for early networking. Presentations begin at 6:00 PM\, followed by an open Q&A session with the speakers at 6:50 PM. The event wraps up with more networking until the evening concludes. \nLocation: Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) – 17 Briden St\, Worcester\, MA 01605 \nClick here for registration page\nWhy You Should Attend \nIn a special announcement\, founders will learn about the new Massachusetts Climatetech Studio program\, which matches teams of entrepreneurs with cutting-edge technologies from federal and university labs during an intensive 16-week program cohort and offers a $15\,000 stipend and the chance to win additional funding. \nFeatured Presentations \n\nIntroducing the Massachusetts Climatetech Studio\, a new program from MassCEC and FedTech: Paula Anzer\, Advisor at FedTech\nSupport for Climatetech founders: Eric Sargent\, Program Manager at MassCEC\n\nEcosystem Updates \n\nWelcoming remarks from Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI); Jon Weaver\, CEO\nWhat’s new at Venture Forum; Zachary Dutton\, Executive Director\nWPI entrepreneurship programs and collaborations with ESOs; Ardian Preci\, Director of WPI Business Development Lab\nState resources for founders: Megan Marszalek\, Program Director at MassTech\nUpdate on the Mass Founders Network Jeffrey Thomas\, Executive Director of Lever\, Inc.\n\n 
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/new-resources-for-massachusetts-startups-grants-intellectual-property-and-resources/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI)\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Woostapreneurs Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Woostapreneurs Forum intends to connect Greater Worcester to the entrepreneurship ecosystem and business resource providers in central Massachusetts. The conference is designed for existing business owners\, budding entrepreneurs\, veteran entrepreneurs\, millennial entrepreneurs\, women-owned businesses\, and other underserved entrepreneurs in search of business help.
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/9th-annual-woostapreneurs-forum/
LOCATION:Holy Cross – Hogan Center\, 1 College Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:WPI's STARTUP EXPO 2024
DESCRIPTION:Partner Event! \nThe WPI Business Development Lab is hosting an exciting event showcasing the innovative startups from the WPI community. The expo will be held at the Rubin Campus Center\, where you can network with budding entrepreneurs\, explore cutting-edge technologies\, and discover the next big thing in the startup world. \nRegister on Eventbrite here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wpis-startup-expo-tickets-867521368767
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/wpis-startup-expo-2024/
LOCATION:Rubin Campus Center\, 100 Institute Road\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:The Evolving Landscape of AI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a riveting panel discussion\, “The Evolving Landscape of AI\,” co-hosted by the WPI Business Development Lab and The Venture Forum. This event promises to be a confluence of minds and ideas\, diving deep into the dynamic and ever-changing world of Artificial Intelligence.
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/the-evolving-landscape-of-ai/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI)\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Speaker Series
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